Somalia
People’s Power Party Urges Somali Leaders to Avoid Armed Confrontation
Nairobi (AX) — Somalia’s People’s Power Party, led by former Mogadishu Mayor Thabid Abdi Mohamed, appealed Sunday for political leaders to reject…
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East-Africa
Burundi Poised for UN Human Rights Council Seat Despite Abuses
A virtually uncontested race has put Burundi on course for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, drawing criticism from…
West-Africa
Aproko’s Approach to Making Health Information Go Viral
From selling pap on the streets of Aguda to reaching millions on the internet, Nigerian doctor Chinonso Egemba—better known as Aproko Doctor—is…
Somalia
Former PM warns against military movements near opposition leaders’ homes in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire on Sunday warned that military deployments near the Mogadishu residences of former…
East-Africa
Somali army chief asks Uganda to expand military training support
Nairobi (AX) — Somalia is seeking expanded Ugandan support to train and mentor its armed forces as the two countries work to…
Southern-Africa
South African Government Seeks Court Guidance on Proposed Asylum Reforms
South Africa’s government plans to ask the courts to clarify how it must give effect to a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum…
East-Africa
UN agency says at least 139 migrants, including children, die after Djibouti-Yemen boat capsizes
International Organization for Migration workers receive migrants after a boat carrying about 305 people capsized while sailing from Djibouti to Yemen, killing…
Somalia
Somali Prime Minister Congratulates Sagal Abdi-Wali on Historic UK Parliament Victory
Mogadishu (AX) — Sagal Abdi-Wali has made British political history, becoming the first Somali woman elected to the UK Parliament—an achievement praised…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro Outlines Vision for the Future
President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro faces a defining opportunity to influence North Western State of Somalia’s political direction, economic prospects, and social…
Somalia
Former President Accuses Government of Targeting Staff and Blocking Access to His Home
Mogadishu (AX) — A political and security dispute has intensified in Mogadishu after former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed accused the…
East-Africa
UN says 139 people, including children, died after boat capsized off Djibouti
IOM workers receiving migrants near Guhere, north of the port town of Obock. International Organization for Migration A boat carrying migrants from…
