Southern-Africa
Mokoena Strike Keeps South Africa’s World Cup Hopes Alive
With the threat of back-to-back losses looming after their opening defeat to Mexico, Hugo Broos’ team dug deep at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium,…
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Central-Africa
Somalis in South Africa Fear Rising Xenophobic Campaigns
Friday June 19, 2026 Johannesburg (AX) — Alarm is mounting among Somalis in South Africa as anti-immigrant campaigns and street protests gather…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia leader says Israel has no military presence, future remains open
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro said Israel does not have…
North-Africa
Messi ties men’s World Cup goals record in Argentina win over Algeria
By DAVE SKRETTAWednesday June 17, 2026 Lionel Messi dabbed at his eyes with the hem of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey after putting…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia rejects Somali federal government criticism of Israel ties
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia on Tuesday brushed aside the Somali federal government’s criticism of…
Central-Africa
Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in World Cup opener
By Michael KahnThursday June 18, 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group K – Portugal v DR Congo Purchase Licensing Rights Portugal…
West-Africa
Harry Kane ties England’s World Cup scoring record in 4-2 win
By SCHUYLER DIXONThursday June 18, 2026 England got the response it needed, and Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham made sure of it.…
Somalia
Somali cabinet condemns North Western State of Somalia president’s Israel visit as sovereignty breach
Thursday June 18, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Thursday issued a sharp rebuke of North Western State of Somalia…
Somalia
Seven-year-old Abdiqadir may lose ability to walk without $750 operation after US airstrike
Mohamed Gabobe in Mogadishu and Mark TownsendThursday June 18, 2026 Abdiqadir Salah’s family is racing against time. The seven-year-old was hit by…
East-Africa
Somalia U-17 women make history with 8-2 win over Sudan
Thursday June 18, 2026 Dar Es Salaam (AX) — Somalia’s U-17 women’s football team delivered a breakthrough moment on Wednesday, overpowering Sudan…
East-Africa
Trump Declared Peace in DR Congo; Reality on the Ground Assessed
In the wake of M23 rebels backed by Rwanda seizing North and South Kivu — the provincial capitals of eastern DR Congo…
