Central-Africa
Ruto blames Somalia instability for failed border reopening
By JEREMIAH WAKAYAThursday May 14, 2026 Ruto said Kenya had made significant progress toward reopening the frontier before clashes erupted…
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East-Africa
Somali president meets Saudi deputy foreign minister in Kampala
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held talks Tuesday with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister…
East-Africa
Somalia governance crisis what is causing political instability
Somalia’s governance system is under strain, with political disputes at the federal level, tensions between Mogadishu and regional states, and…
Somalia
Former refugee is named Lord Mayor of Bristol
Alastair McKeeWednesday May 13, 2026 Councillor Yassin Mohamud has represented Lawrence Hill in Bristol since 2021 Bristol is preparing to…
Somalia
examines Somali identity and layered resilience
By Abdiaziz Ali Mohamed Wednesday May 13, 2026 Somali identity has never been fixed, singular or simple. It has taken…
West-Africa
Guinea Acts Against Border Dispute with Liberia
In a significant declaration, Dansa Kourouma, the Speaker of Guinea’s National Transitional Council (NTC), affirmed the nation’s commitment to safeguarding…
East-Africa
Dozens Killed by Mobs Amid Witchcraft Panic in Mozambique
A grim wave of vigilante killings has left at least 60 people dead, driven by panic over rumours that men’s…
East-Africa
Kenya police use teargas to disperse anti-France protesters near Macron summit
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Teargas billowed through Nairobi’s city centre on Tuesday as Kenyan police moved to break up dozens…
North-Africa
Egypt says sailors on hijacked ship off Somalia coast are in good health
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Egyptian diplomats moved quickly after pirates seized a commercial cargo vessel with an Egyptian crew off…
West-Africa
Tributes Honor Nollywood Actor Alexx Ekubo Following Recent Passing
Tragic news has emerged from the Nigerian film industry as beloved Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has passed away at the…
Somalia
Ayan Farah, Asmaa Jama to represent Somalia at 61st Venice Biennale
Wednesday May 13, 2026 left Ayan Farah. Photo: Christofer Wallentin. right Asmaa Jama. Photo: Tom Whitson “From a country with…
