North-Africa
Khalil al-Hayya becomes Hamas’s newly elected political chief
By Mohammad MansourMonday July 20, 2026 Hamas has selected Khalil al-Hayya to lead its political bureau, elevating a veteran negotiator and longtime…
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West-Africa
From Cotton to Cloth: The Story of African Textile Production
Africa grows some of the finest cotton in the world, but retains only a small share of the wealth that crop generates.…
Somalia
Faahiimo Quuje iyo Waqooyi Bari: Suurtagalnimada isbeddel siyaasadeed oo ballaaran
By: Yusuf Said HersiMonday July 20, 2026 Hub iyo hadallada madaxdu keliya ma go’aamiyaan jihada siyaasadda. Kalsoonida la haysto, astaamaha halganka iyo…
East-Africa
More Than 900,000 Need Aid in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado
Mozambique’s conflict-ravaged Cabo Delgado province is sliding deeper into a humanitarian emergency, aid agencies have warned. At least 919,000 people require support,…
West-Africa
UN Warns Terror Groups Use Drones, Cryptocurrency in Nigeria
Terrorist groups in northern Nigeria, West Africa and the Sahel are sharpening their capabilities by deploying drones, advanced communications systems and cryptocurrencies,…
Central-Africa
Egypt Eyes Land Reclamation Projects in Tanzania
Monday July 20, 2026 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi’s visit to Tanzania has put agricultural investment, trade routes and Nile Basin…
East-Africa
ZANU-PF Thanks Supporters of Constitutional Amendment Bill
ZANU-PF staged “CAB3 Thank You Rallies” in all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe, thanking supporters for backing Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 following…
Somalia
Somalia Faces an Urgent Need for Political Agreement
By: Afyare A. ElmiMonday July 20, 2026 A fresh round of internationally facilitated talks between the government and opposition is scheduled for…
Central-Africa
Somalia Races to Preserve Radio Mogadishu’s Fading Archive
By Faisal AliSunday July 19, 2026 For much of the 20th century, Radio Mogadishu was Somalia’s leading public broadcaster [Abdimajid Abdillahi Farah/Al…
North-Africa
UK maritime agency confirms ship hijacked in Gulf of Aden, diverted to Somali waters
Saber Eid and Rania AbushamalaSunday July 19, 2026 A ship sailing through the Gulf of Aden has been hijacked and redirected toward…
North-Africa
UK healthcare assistant jailed for helping woman enter Ireland using lookalike passport
Natasha ReidSunday July 19, 2026 A woman was stopped at passport control in Dublin Airport after presenting a travel document bearing another…
