Southern-Africa
50 Years After South Africa’s 1976 Uprising, the Legacy Still Resonates
Fifty years after the streets of Soweto erupted in a student uprising that reshaped South Africa’s history, a new initiative is taking…
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Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president meets Israeli foreign minister in Jerusalem
Monday June 15, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — In a visible step toward cementing a newly announced diplomatic opening, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon…
Central-Africa
DR Congo displacement camps struggle to prevent Ebola
On the outskirts of Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Kigonze camp for displaced…
Somalia
UN releases $10 million to help avert famine in Somalia
Monday June 15, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — With Somalia edging closer to famine, U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher on Sunday released $10…
West-Africa
Nigerian Retired Major General Abubakar Passes Away Following Abduction
The government of Katsina State has announced the passing of Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd.), who was kidnapped alongside his wife in…
Somalia
Somali Danab commandos kill 14 al-Shabab fighters in Lower Shabelle region
Monday June 15, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali Danab commandos killed 14 al-Shabab fighters in a carefully planned operation in the Lower…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president arrives in Israel, calls visit historic
Sunday June 14, 2026 North Western State of Somalia’s president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi signs the guestbook with his wife first lady Fardowsa…
Somalia
Game theory is redefining the dynamics of Somali politics
By Ali OsmanSunday June 14, 2026 For years, Somali politics has been described as a contest of powerful personalities, old rivalries and…
Somalia
Deportation of Omar Artan spotlights U.S. passport barriers for some Americans
By: Jafar Yussuf Sunday June 14, 2026 The World Cup sells itself on a grand, almost sacred idea: a single arena where talent,…
Somalia
Somali Referee to Officiate UEFA Super Cup Final, Marking Milestone
By: Jamal Mohamed Sunday June 14, 2026 Omar Abdulkadir Artan’s omission from the World Cup sparked criticism around the world, with many saying…
Somalia
Somalia opens second national AI summit in Mogadishu
Sunday June 14, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) on Sunday launched the Second AI Summit Somalia 2026, a…
