East-Africa
Somalia faces growing foreign interference amid fight to preserve sovereignty
By Abdirahman Roble UlayareWednesday May 20, 2026 Introduction For many informed Somalis, the answer to who has kept Somalia from…
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Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire faces new trial
Rwandan opposition figure Victoire Ingabire is back in court for a second trial, this time accused of inciting public unrest…
East-Africa
Kenya transport strike over fuel price hikes called off
By George Obulutsa and Vincent Mumo NzilaniWednesday May 20, 2026 People walk during a strike by public transport operators driven…
East-Africa
Zimbabwean Tycoon Chivayo’s Ex-Wife and Mother-in-Law Both Arrested
A family feud has spilled into the courts: Wicknell Chivayo’s former mother-in-law, Tabitha Madzikanda, has been arrested on suspicion of…
Somalia
Somali minister criticizes Puntland State delegation’s attendance at North Western State of Somalia May 18 event
Wednesday May 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh has sharply rebuked a cultural delegation…
Southern-Africa
HRW Urges South Africa to Stop Scapegoating Migrants Amid Xenophobia
After coordinated protests by the anti-immigrant group March and March targeting undocumented migrants in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Durban, Human Rights…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel, envoy says
Wednesday May 20, 2026 In a notable diplomatic breakthrough, North Western State of Somalia says it will open an embassy…
Central-Africa
AFCON 2027 Group Draw Initiates Competitive Race Among Nations
The stage is set for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the qualifying rounds officially drawn at the Egyptian…
North-Africa
Egypt coordinates with Somalia to secure swift release of hijacked sailors
Tuesday May 19, 2026 Egypt on Monday pressed Somali authorities to step up efforts to free Egyptian sailors seized aboard…
East-Africa
Somalia voter registration updates and participation challenges
Somalia’s electoral process continues to move forward through voter registration efforts run by the national electoral authorities, but participation remains…
East-Africa
Four killed, 30 injured in Kenyan fuel price protests
Tuesday May 19, 2026 Kenya was gripped by unrest on Monday as anti-riot police confronted protesters along Namanga Road in…
