West-Africa
Nigeria sentences three to life in prison over Oyo school abductions
A Nigerian court has handed life sentences to three men over terrorism offences connected to the abduction of dozens of pupils and…
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Somalia
Defense Ministry says Laftagareen-aligned fighters surrender to federal army
Friday July 24, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — About 150 fighters and a former Awdinle district official have surrendered to the Somali National…
Somalia
Somali Ulema Council urges North Western State of Somalia, Northeastern State to expedite prisoner talks
Friday July 24, 2026 Las Anod (AX) — Somalia’s leading council of Islamic scholars has urged North Western State of Somalia and…
Somalia
AUSSOM chief meets U.S. envoy over uncertain AU mission support
Friday July 24, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The future of African Union security support in Somalia was at the center of talks…
East-Africa
Female Baristas Reshape Somalia’s Booming Cafe Scene Through Coffee Art
Moulid Hujale in MogadishuThursday July 23, 2026 Saabiriin Hassan behind the counter at CPlus Cafe. Photograph: Mohamud Utaama/The Guardian At 6am each…
West-Africa
HRW Says Niger’s Junta Deepens Repression Three Years On
Three years after Niger’s military seized power, Human Rights Watch (HRW) is urging the country’s international partners to reengage as the junta…
Somalia
Somali Electoral Commission Delays Galmudug Elections to July 30
Thursday July 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission has delayed local council and parliamentary elections in…
Somalia
Somalia condemns Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia after Red Sea tanker attacks
Thursday July 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has issued a sharp condemnation of Yemen’s Houthi group over its threats against Saudi…
Southern-Africa
Germany’s Africa Strategy Could Deliver Benefits for Both Sides
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is making his third trip to Africa this year, visiting Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa as Berlin…
Somalia
Somali Army Kills 18 al-Shabab Militants in Hiiraan Region
Thursday July 23, 2026 Beledweyne (AX) — An airstrike in Somalia’s Hiiraan region killed 18 al-Shabab militants and seriously wounded another 21,…
Southern-Africa
African Union’s Extraordinary Health Summit Must Deliver Meaningful Action
At the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra, one priority stands above the rest: turning Africa’s existing commitments into action.…
