Somalia
Pirates hijack oil tanker with 17 crew off Somali coast
Saturday April 25, 2026 An oil tanker was left under guard after being freed, a stark reminder of how quickly…
Eye on Africa
Regional reporting and analysis from across Africa, covering diplomacy, security, politics, business, and major developments shaping the continent.
East-Africa
Somalia’s eAqoonsi app shows progress and gaps in digital infrastructure push
Hassan IstiilaFriday April 24, 2026 On a dusty roadside in Elasha Biyaha, some 15 kilometers from Mogadishu, Sharmarke Aden sits…
West-Africa
Press Union Highlights ‘Shrinking Democratic Space’ in Liberia
In a stark warning, the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has highlighted a troubling decline in democratic principles within the…
West-Africa
Trump says Lebanon, Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
By MATTHEW LEE and BASSEM MROUEFriday April 24, 2026 President Donald Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed…
East-Africa
Plane overruns Mandera airstrip runway, crashes into vegetation
by Timothy CerulloFriday April 24, 2026 A routine flight on the Mandera-Nairobi route ended in a frightening runway incident on…
East-Africa
Dangote Plans Multi-Country Refinery Project in East Africa
Africa’s wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote, who heads the Dangote Group, has announced ambitious plans to collaborate with Kenya and Uganda…
North-Africa
Somalia repatriates 174 migrants from Libya after detention, abuse
Friday April 24, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia brought home 174 young nationals from Libya on Thursday in a government-led…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s President Suspends Police Chief Over Tender Case
President Cyril Ramaphosa, moving decisively amid scrutiny of police procurement, has placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension.…
West-Africa
Nigerian President Seeks $516 Million Loan for Major Highway Project
In a significant move aimed at boosting infrastructure, President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to secure a…
North-Africa
At least 17 Somali migrants die in boat capsizing off Algeria coast
Friday April 24, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A boat carrying Somali migrants capsized between Algeria and Spain, killing at least…
North-Africa
UN Mission Condemns Libya’s Lack of Progress in Political Transition
Hanna Tetteh, head of the UN Support Mission in Libya, warned that momentum toward national elections and the creation of…
