Axadle - Get real-time breaking headlines from the Horn of Africa, covering politics, culture, and more. Axadle keeps you informed with up-to-the-minute news

Hargeysa (Axadle) – Guddoomiyaha xibsiga Ucid, Faysal Cali Waraabe ayaa si adag uga hadlay Xildhibaano ka tirsan xisbigiisa oo heshiis la galay xisbul xaakimka Kulmiye, kaasi oo uu ku tilmaamay waxba kama jiraan, ayna wajahi doonaan cawaaqib adag. Faysal Cali Waraabe ayaa sheegay in xildhibaanadaas oo qeyb ka noqday qorshe uu wato Muuse Biixi, islamarkaana isku dayey inay meesha ka saaran isbaheysigii ay xisbiyada mucaaridka sameysteen si ay…

Two days before the Tabaski festival, Dakar begins to empty its population. Many Senegalese return to their families established in the regions to celebrate the festival. However, the President of the Republic has asked the Senegalese to stay at home to avoid the spread of Covid-19. Wearing a mask is now mandatory in public places and transport.…

In Gabon, the French oil company Perenco, the largest oil producer in the country, was accused and prosecuted by a prosecutor near the Court of First Instance in Port-Gentil, the country's economic capital. The oil company is sued by NGOs for environmental pollution. Perenco recognizes an unintentional oil spill, but not necessarily to the extent that NGOs have done.…

Congolese President and President of the African Union FélixTshisekedia has been touring West Africa since July 15. His journey gradually led him to Ghana, Guinea and finally Guinea-Bissau. The situation in Mali, the difficult relations between the Guinean Alpha Condé and his Bissau-Guinean counterpart Umaro Sissoco Embalo were mentioned during the meeting chaired by Presidents Tshisekedi and Embalo.…

Tensions are rising between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia as the latter is determined to begin the second phase of filling the Great Renaissance Dam (GERD) upstream of the Blue Nile in July. In the absence of a binding agreement, Khartoum and Cairo sent a letter to the UN Security Council condemning a unilateral decision that would jeopardize "peace and stability in the region". Sudan, on the front lines,…

The 2021 campaign of 100 "young leaders" initiated by the Franco-African Foundation was unveiled on June 30 in Paris. The winners come from different sectors: banking, new technologies applied to medicine, media, development-oriented civil society or the productive sector. Like their predecessors, the 100 young leaders in the…

Visiting Burkina Faso, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the representative of France Insoumise, visited the site of the Thomas Sankara Memorial on Sunday afternoon, 18 July. as reported from Ouagadougou, Yaya BoudaniJean-Luc Mélenchon placed a bunch of flowers at the foot of the giant statue of Captain Thomas Sankara, he bowed in front of…

Atlanta United have fired head coach Gabriel Heinze after a disappointing start to the MLS season. Heinze was appointed just seven months ago, following spells with Argentinos Juniors and Velez Sarsfield in Argentina. Atlanta won just two of its 13 MLS games during its time. This record leaves them 10th in the Eastern Conference, four points behind the playoffs after playing one game more than the seventh-placed New York City. According to a club statement, Heinze was due to: "A variety of issues related to the team's…

Barcelona are considering a move for Renato Sanches if their attempt to sign Saul Niguez proves unsuccessful. 2016 Golden Boy winner Sanches has revived his career since signing for Lille in 2019 and helped Les Dogues to a shock Ligue 1 title last season. He played a total of 29 games and recorded four assists. Christophe Galtier's side has already started to fall apart, however with Boubakary Soumare, Mike Maignan as well as Galtier himself leaving the club. Sanches was presented to Portugal at Euro 2020 / Isosport / MB…

In Ethiopia, the Tigray War threatens to spread to other parts of the country. The Tigrayan rebels have already launched an offensive against the neighboring Amhara region. Following a call from the Prime Minister, other Ethiopian provinces are mobilizing their troops. The rebel forces in Tigray are making sure they launch an attack in another province to stop the arrival of these reinforcements.…