Somalia
Somalia on Edge as Opposition Calls Mass Protests After Deadly Mogadishu Clashes
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s already fraught political climate sharpened further this week as an opposition alliance urged mass street protests…
Somalia
Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow used as mothership
Thursday May 7, 2026 Somali pirates have left a hijacked Emirati dhow loaded with lemons adrift after failing in an…
Southern-Africa
South African Presidency: South Africans Are Not Xenophobic
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signaled a firm response to unrest, with his spokesperson saying he expects law enforcement to act…
World
US and Iran Move Toward Short-Term Deal to End Fighting
A fragile opening is taking shape in the conflict between the United States and Iran, with sources and officials saying…
Somalia
International Partners Consider Sanctions and Policy Shifts as Somalia’s Crisis Deepens
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s widening political crisis came under intense scrutiny on Thursday, when international partners gathered at a heavily…
West-Africa
Somali man sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping resulting in death
Thursday May 7, 2026 Missouri (AX) — A Somali national has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after…
Central-Africa
DR Congo opposition leaders condemn U.S. sanctions on Kabila
Branding the sanctions “untimely and counterproductive,” politicians aligned with the Mouvement Sauvons la RDC — a movement co-founded by Joseph…
West-Africa
New Nigerian Power Minister Commits to Stabilizing Grid in 100 Days
Nigeria’s national electricity grid continues to face severe instability, plagued by frequent system failures that interrupt power distribution nationwide. Since…
Somalia
Somalia, Burkina Faso leaders discuss bilateral counterterrorism cooperation
Thursday May 7, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, held talks with Burkina…
Southern-Africa
South African Health Minister Confirms Swift Response to Hantavirus Cases
In a concerning development, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi addressed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health following the alarming confirmation of…
