East-Africa
Somalia indirect election system vs direct voting explained
Somalia has used an indirect election system, built around clan and delegate representation, for much of the past two decades.…
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East-Africa
Ethiopia Faces Energy and Fertilizer Shock From Middle East Turmoil
By Omar M. ElmiWednesday April 1, 2026 A war far from Ethiopia’s borders is already sending tremors through the country’s…
West-Africa
Nigerian Ministers Resign Following President Tinubu’s 2027 Ultimatum
A significant shake-up is underway in the Nigerian government, sparked by a decisive ultimatum from President Bola Tinubu. This mandate…
East-Africa
Rwanda Pushes to Expand Access to Surgical Care
Rwanda has taken a significant step to widen access to surgery with the overhaul of the surgical department at Kibungo…
Central-Africa
Somalia advance in AFCON 2027 qualifiers after beating Mauritius
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has written a fresh chapter in its football history, edging Mauritius 4-2…
West-Africa
Nigerian Senate Approves $6 Billion Loan Request from Government
In a decisive move, the House of Representatives has greenlit President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a substantial external loan totaling…
Southern-Africa
Delays and Poor Cooperation Stall Namibia’s Fishrot Corruption Investigation
Years after the Fishrot fraud and corruption scandal first rattled Namibia, government-appointed curators say their bid to trace, seize and…
Sports
Puntland State president makes first major cabinet reshuffle in over two years
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni has unveiled a broad shake-up of his…
Somalia
Dry wells leave Sool residents without access to water
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Yasin Ahmed (left) inspects the dried-up wells /Asia Yusuf/Ergo Residents of Taleh in Somalia’s northern Sool…
East-Africa
Zimbabwean Police Arrest Suspected Traffickers Linked to Russia’s War
Four men appeared in a Harare courtroom accused of running a trafficking ring that sent Zimbabweans to Russia, where victims…
Somalia
Somali army captures strategic city as regional leader resigns
Tuesday March 31, 2026 Somalia’s national army seized control of Baidoa, the largest city in South West state, on Monday,…
