North-Africa
60,000 cross into Spain’s Ceuta, at least 34 die in border breach
By SERGIO RODRIGO RUÍZ, RENATA BRITO and SUMAN NAISHADHAMFriday July 31, 2026 Ceuta was plunged into an unprecedented border emergency after roughly…
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East-Africa
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Rallies African Support for Somalia Peace Mission
Gladys NamyaloFriday July 31, 2026 African military leaders must unite and chart innovative, durable ways to protect hard-won peacekeeping gains in Somalia…
Somalia
Somali President Signs Law to Join African Continental Free Trade Area
Friday July 31, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has cleared a crucial hurdle toward joining Africa’s single market after President Hassan Sheikh…
West-Africa
Boakai dismisses security officials as Liberia drug probe intensifies
President Joseph Boakai has moved forcefully against senior personnel in key security agencies and at ports of entry, ordering suspensions and dismissals…
East-Africa
Garissa Airport reopens following a year-long renovation project
By Emmanuel Rono | Friday, July 31, 2026 KAA officials inspect Garissa Airstrip on May 30, 2026. PHOTO/@KenyaAirports/X Garissa Airport has returned…
East-Africa
Nabad iyo Nolol party rejects calls to return Somalia to transitional rule
Friday July 31, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – Somalia’s Peace and Life (Nabad iyo Nolol) political party has firmly opposed demands to return…
Somalia
Somali Cabinet Reviews Security, Approves Business Reform Bill and Turkey Religious Cooperation Pact
Friday July 31, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – Somalia’s security campaign, democratic transition and drive to attract investment took center stage Thursday as…
North-Africa
Climate Change Now Poses an Immediate Threat to HIV Control
As climate shocks intensify, the global HIV response is facing a growing but often overlooked threat. Flooding, prolonged drought and forced displacement…
East-Africa
Leaders praise partnerships as over 2,700 Garissa residents receive free medical care
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOFriday July 31, 2026 Garissa residents attend a free medical camp sponsored by the M-PESA Foundation. /STEPHEN ASTARIKO More than…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president visits Hargeisa dialysis unit after patient protests
Friday July 31, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) – A rare public protest by kidney patients over limited treatment, too few dialysis machines and…
Somalia
Galmudug State holds first direct elections for councils and state MPs
Thursday July 30, 2026 Dhusamareb (AX) – Galmudug opened a new chapter in its political history Thursday as thousands of Somalis voted…
