Somalia
Somalia Condemns Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Facilities
Wednesday July 29, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government delivered a forceful condemnation Tuesday of drone attacks aimed at Saudi Arabia,…
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Somalia
National Climate Fund, SBA Conclude Second Climate Finance Workshop for Somali Banks
Wednesday July 29, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is stepping up efforts to unlock international climate funding, with the National Climate Fund…
East-Africa
Calls Mount for Talks to Resolve Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Crisis
Pressure is mounting on Mozambique’s government to rethink how it confronts the violence gripping northern Cabo Delgado province. This week, the Institute…
West-Africa
Nigerian Army colonel killed in shootout with gunmen
A senior Nigerian military officer was killed in Abuja after armed assailants tried to kidnap him from his home, authorities said. The…
Somalia
President Mohamud Tours Mogadishu Port, Urges Faster Modernization
Wednesday July 29, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited the Port of Mogadishu on Wednesday, inspecting infrastructure improvements…
East-Africa
Malawi Stun Nigeria in Historic WAFCON Upset
Temwa Chawinga struck twice, opening Malawi’s account and later adding a third, after her sister Tabita Chawinga had scored the second, as…
Somalia
Somali finance minister warns of falling income, urges private sector growth
Wednesday July 29, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is under mounting economic strain as key income flows decline, Finance Minister Bihi Imaan…
East-Africa
President Mustafe Omer’s 108.9 Billion Birr Somali Region Budget Targets Self-Reliance, Prosperity
Khadar M Leyli July 29, 2026 The Somali Region’s 108.9 billion Birr budget is striking in scale, but its real significance will…
West-Africa
International Criminal Court faces crisis as support statements fall short
Under mounting pressure from multiple fronts, the International Criminal Court (ICC) faces a deepening test of its authority: the US has threatened…
East-Africa
Ugandan AIDS Activist William Matovu Says U=U Gave Him His Future Back
William Matovu once thought HIV would define every chapter of his future. Today, he stands among Uganda’s most prominent voices for U=U,…
Somalia
Kulmiye Party elects Mohamed Kahin for 2029 presidential election
Wednesday July 29, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia’s opposition Kulmiye party has chosen Mohamed Kahin Ahmed to carry…
