East-Africa
Watchdog Warns Zimbabwe’s Human Rights Situation Is Deteriorating
A surge in politically linked abuses gripped Zimbabwe in April, with 145 human rights violations impacting 3,675 people, the Zimbabwe…
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Israeli Prime Minister Congratulates North Western State of Somalia President on May 18 Anniversary
Tuesday May 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro took a congratulatory…
West-Africa
Court Ruling Raises Concerns About Civic Freedoms in Nigeria
A Federal High Court has mandated the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to compensate two officials from the Department…
Somalia
Somali electoral commission delays Southwest speaker vote amid court review
Tuesday May 19, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s electoral commission on Monday put off the election of the speaker of…
Somalia
Somali cabinet sets priorities for new constitution implementation and election reform
Monday May 18, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Cabinet on Sunday examined a roadmap for putting the country’s new federal…
West-Africa
Saudi Arabia intercepts 3 drones after they entered from Iraq
Rania AbushamalaMonday May 18, 2026 Saudi Arabia said on Sunday evening that its air defenses had intercepted and destroyed three…
East-Africa
Rwandan genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga dies in custody
Felicien Kabuga, long branded one of the world’s most-wanted fugitives and a central suspect in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, has…
West-Africa
US and Nigeria Escalate Airstrikes Following Daesh Activity
U.S. and Nigerian forces have intensified their counterterrorism efforts in northeastern Nigeria, conducting a second wave of strategic airstrikes against…
West-Africa
U.S. and Nigeria Conduct Joint Airstrikes Against Militants
In a significant escalation of military efforts, the U.S. and Nigerian forces have launched new airstrikes against militant groups in…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia marks 35 years of self-declared independence, renews recognition push
Monday May 18, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia on Monday marked 35 years since it broke…
Somalia
Somalia condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia entering from Iraq
Monday May 18, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia on Monday sharply denounced drone strikes aimed at Saudi Arabia after Riyadh…
