Somalia
U.S. conducts airstrike targeting ISIS militants in Somalia
Wednesday May 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — U.S. forces struck Islamic State militants in northern Somalia on May 4 in…
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East-Africa
Ramaphosa Urged Mnangagwa to Halt Constitutional Bill, Report Says
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s low-key weekend trip to Zimbabwe carried a sharp warning for Emmerson Mnangagwa, according to former…
Somalia
Somali civil society conference urges dialogue to ease political tensions
Wednesday May 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A three-day Somali Civil Society Conference on good governance and political stability wrapped…
East-Africa
US to lift Eritrea sanctions as Red Sea tensions shift alliances
Wednesday May 6, 2026 The United States is preparing to lift sanctions on Eritrea, according to an internal US government…
Somalia
examines institutional weakness and political practice in Somalia
By Mahad CamalTuesday May 5, 2026 Jurist and DirectorBackground in Conflict Studies Somalia’s political reality can be read most clearly…
Somalia
Hormuud Telecom, Get-Phone Launch Somalia’s Largest Smartphone Financing Program
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — In a move that could reshape access to mobile technology in Somalia, Hormuud…
North-Africa
Egypt and Somalia foreign ministers discuss strategic partnership
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati spoke by phone with Somali Foreign Minister Abdelsalam Abdi Ali on…
Somalia
Somali Future Council sets conditions for joining President’s dialogue
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s opposition-aligned Somali Future Council has said it is prepared to take part…
East-Africa
Sudan Recalls Envoy, Accuses Ethiopia of Involvement in Conflict
Sudan has taken decisive diplomatic action by recalling its ambassador to Ethiopia, escalating tensions after accusing Ethiopia and the UAE…
West-Africa
Weah Criticizes Liberian Government for Erosion of Democracy
In a stark warning about the state of Liberia’s democracy, former President George M. Weah has leveled serious accusations against…
East-Africa
Foot-and-mouth outbreak disrupts Botswana’s beef exports to key markets
Botswana’s struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is tightening the screws on the national economy and rural livelihoods, with beef…
