Southern-Africa
Germany’s Africa Strategy Could Deliver Benefits for Both Sides
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is making his third trip to Africa this year, visiting Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa as Berlin…
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Somalia
Somali Army Kills 18 al-Shabab Militants in Hiiraan Region
Thursday July 23, 2026 Beledweyne (AX) — An airstrike in Somalia’s Hiiraan region killed 18 al-Shabab militants and seriously wounded another 21,…
Southern-Africa
African Union’s Extraordinary Health Summit Must Deliver Meaningful Action
At the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra, one priority stands above the rest: turning Africa’s existing commitments into action.…
Somalia
Somali Poet and Songwriter Aden Tarabi Jama Dies in North Western State of Somalia
Thursday July 23, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Aden Tarabi Jama, a celebrated Somali poet and songwriter whose work helped define generations of…
West-Africa
Somali asylum seeker stabbed pensioner to death on Remembrance Sunday
Thursday July 23, 2026 Police were alerted after reports that a man carrying a ‘large knife’ ran through a market in south-east…
Southern-Africa
Ramaphosa’s Testimony Divides South Africa’s Impeachment Committee
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s potential testimony has become a major flashpoint in Parliament’s impeachment proceedings, exposing divisions between Government of National Unity coalition…
Central-Africa
DR Congo Opposition Delays Protest Over National Dialogue
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s leading opposition coalition, C64, has delayed a planned protest after President Félix Tshisekedi said a national dialogue…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Says Sool Remains Part of North Western State of Somalia, Urges Dialogue
Thursday July 23, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has renewed his government’s claim…
Central-Africa
Trump Praises Nigeria’s Anti-Terror Efforts to Protect Christians
President Donald Trump has praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s leadership in confronting terrorism and insecurity, particularly attacks targeting Christian communities, while reaffirming…
Somalia
Somalia and Türkiye discuss bilateral ties, regional developments in Ankara
Wednesday July 22, 2026 Ankara (AX) — Somalia and Türkiye moved to deepen their long-running partnership on Tuesday, as Türkiye’s Deputy Foreign…
Somalia
Somali Prime Minister Hails Election Talks as Türkiye Backs Dialogue Efforts
By Nuri AdenWednesday July 22, 2026 Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has voiced confidence that political talks underway in Mogadishu can…
