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Iran twice rallies to draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
Ben Fisher at Los Angeles StadiumTuesday June 16, 2026 Iran’s Shoja Khalilzadeh embraces New Zealand’s Max Crocombe after the full-time whistle in…
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Somalia
Somalia receives Turkish equipment to modernize Agriculture Ministry operations
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation on Sunday received a delivery of modern office equipment…
West-Africa
Niger Junta Revokes Citizenship of Exiled Opposition Leader
Human Rights Watch has condemned the Nigerien junta for its blatant disregard for democratic principles and basic human rights following the provisional…
Somalia
Somali president meets Italian business leaders, investors in Mogadishu
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A push to deepen Somalia’s economic ties with Italy took center stage Monday, when President…
West-Africa
Nigeria’s Opposition Parties Face Crisis Amid 2027 Election Preparations
Nigeria’s political landscape is currently shaped by 21 registered parties, but two organizations are emerging as significant challengers to the ruling All…
Somalia
Somalia condemns Israeli engagement with North Western State of Somalia as sovereignty violation
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Tuesday voiced alarm over reports of Israeli contact with North Western…
East-Africa
Somalia PM Hamza Abdi Barre Marks Four Years in Office, Citing Progress on Security and Reforms
Mogadishu (Axadle) – Four years have passed since President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud selected Hamza Abdi Barre to lead Somalia’s government, a tenure…
East-Africa
Netanyahu Compares Somaliland’s Recognition Bid to Israel’s Campaign for Jerusalem Recognition
Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his country faces challenges similar to those faced by Somaliland, stating that both…
East-Africa
South West State President Aadan Madoobe Visits Mogadishu, Pledges Security and State-Building Priorities
Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur (Aadan Madoobe) arrived in Mogadishu today for his first trip since being elected president of South West State.…
Somalia
Somalia Faces a Critical Crossroads Over Its National Direction
Abdirahman Roble UlayareTuesday June 16, 2026 After more than a quarter century of political turbulence, Somalia remains locked in a struggle to…
North-Africa
World Cup Day: Morocco Hold Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire Thrill in Philadelphia, Tunisia Stumble Against Sweden
Morocco drew 1-1 with Brazil as the team reinforced its standing among football’s emerging powers. Côte d’Ivoire opened their 2026 campaign in…
