East-Africa
Pressure Grows to Fire Malawi Officials Over Amaryllis Hotel Deal
President Peter Mutharika has been asked to dismiss Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka and Attorney General Frank Mbeta and to suspend…
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Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State bars security officers from leaving Baidoa amid rising political tensions
BAIDOA, Somalia — Southwest State’s Ministry of Internal Security has barred designated senior security officers from leaving Baidoa “until further…
East-Africa
Somalia Intensifies Hunt for Islamic State Militants, Vows No Safe Haven
AL-MISKAD MOUNTAINS, Somalia — On a windswept ridge overlooking a maze of limestone caves, Puntland State Defence Forces soldiers huddle…
Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State, Galmudug security committees meet in Galkayo to strengthen coordination
GALKAYO, Somalia — Security officials from Puntland State and Galmudug met Sunday in Galkayo to coordinate plans for stabilizing Somalia’s…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest Minister Denies Reports of Fighting in Baidoa
BAIDOA, Somalia — Southwest State’s information minister on Monday denied social media reports that fighting erupted overnight in Baidoa, insisting…
Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State Forces Reopen Highway After Clash With Unpaid Soldiers
Puntland State forces clear Bosaso–Qardho highway after soldiers’ pay protest; at least one wounded BOSASO, Somalia — Puntland State security…
Somalia
Heavy Fighting Reported in Somalia’s Southwest State Before Regional Elections
Sunday, March 15, 2026 BAIDOA, Somalia (AX) — Armed fighters aligned with opposition figures and clan leaders clashed Saturday with…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Coast Guard Urges Tourists to Follow Maritime Safety Guidelines
North Western State of Somalia Coast Guard warns holiday travelers: Only it can designate safe swimming zones Hargeisa (AX) —…
Somalia
Somalia rejects illegal Chinese fishing claims, says vessels properly licensed
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has rejected claims that Chinese fishing vessels are operating illegally in its waters, insisting the…
East-Africa
Ugandan opposition leader leaves country after two months in hiding
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said Sunday he has left the country after spending two months in hiding, accusing President…
North-Africa
Sudan Drone Strike Claims Seven Lives, Including Three Children
Deadly Drone Attack in Sudan’s Dilling A drone strike in Dilling, South Kordofan, has claimed the lives of five individuals,…
