Somalia
Somalia: Puntland State President Hosts US Delegation After Mogadishu Talks Collapse
AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni on Wednesday hosted a senior United States delegation in Garowe for…
East-Africa
Kenya transport strike over fuel price hikes called off
By George Obulutsa and Vincent Mumo NzilaniWednesday May 20, 2026 People walk during a strike by public transport operators driven…
East-Africa
Zimbabwean Tycoon Chivayo’s Ex-Wife and Mother-in-Law Both Arrested
A family feud has spilled into the courts: Wicknell Chivayo’s former mother-in-law, Tabitha Madzikanda, has been arrested on suspicion of…
World
WHO chief deeply concerned by scale of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Alarm over the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo intensified as the head of the World Health Organization warned that the…
Somalia
Somali minister criticizes Puntland State delegation’s attendance at North Western State of Somalia May 18 event
Wednesday May 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh has sharply rebuked a cultural delegation…
Southern-Africa
HRW Urges South Africa to Stop Scapegoating Migrants Amid Xenophobia
After coordinated protests by the anti-immigrant group March and March targeting undocumented migrants in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Durban, Human Rights…
World
Tankers Leave Strait of Hormuz as Trump Cites Progress on Iran Deal
Hope of a near-term breakthrough in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran grew after two Chinese oil tankers made it out…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel, envoy says
Wednesday May 20, 2026 In a notable diplomatic breakthrough, North Western State of Somalia says it will open an embassy…
Central-Africa
AFCON 2027 Group Draw Initiates Competitive Race Among Nations
The stage is set for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the qualifying rounds officially drawn at the Egyptian…
Somalia
Somali opposition announces weekly protests over election dispute
Wednesday May 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s principal opposition alliance said Tuesday it will begin weekly street protests in…
