Somalia
Somalia to require national ID for passport applications starting July 1
Friday May 15, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency has announced a major shift in passport rules,…
Eye on Africa
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East-Africa
Somali pirates reportedly demand $10 million to release small product tanker
Thursday May 14, 2026 MT Honour 25 is one of the two product tankers being held off the coast of…
East-Africa
Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates for 23 days seek rescue
By Ariba ShahidThursday May 14, 2026 Families of the Pakistani hostage crew members of the Oil Products Tanker the HONOUR…
East-Africa
Drought deepens malnutrition and water shortages in Ethiopia’s Somali region
Thursday May 14, 2026 In the town of Afdub, in Ethiopia’s Somali region, residents have gone through multiple missed rainy…
West-Africa
US officials face digital lockdown as Trump arrives in China
By Morgan PhillipsThursday May 14, 2026 When President Donald Trump heads to China this week with hundreds of aides, security…
Somalia
Southwest State election commission says JSP wins majority in results
Thursday May 14, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s electoral commission on Thursday released the outcome of Southwest State’s unified elections,…
Somalia
Former Somali refugee becomes Bristol lord mayor, calls it greatest privilege
By: Alex Seabrook Local democracy reporterThursday May 14, 2026 A refugee who escaped conflict in Somalia is now set to…
Somalia
Somali government, opposition fail to reach election deal in Mogadishu
Thursday May 14, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government and opposition leaders left the table Wednesday without a deal…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s Ramaphosa Faces Mounting Push for Impeachment
South Africa’s political temperature rose sharply after the Constitutional Court ordered Parliament to relaunch impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa,…
North-Africa
U.S. Waives Visa Bonds for Select Fans Attending 2026 World Cup
Excitement is building as the U.S. Department of State has revealed a significant update for international fans planning to attend…
East-Africa
Britain updates Somalia travel warning over clashes, border risks
Thursday May 14, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Britain has tightened its travel guidance for Somalia, urging its citizens to avoid…
