East-Africa
Iran Clarifies Kenya Isn’t a Target as It Vows Retaliation Against U.S., Israel
NAIROBI, Kenya — Iran’s ambassador to Kenya sought to calm fears on Tuesday, saying Nairobi is not at risk of…
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Somalia
EU pledges €63 million in aid to drought-hit Somalia; 6.5 million hungry
Mogadishu (AX) — The European Union on Thursday announced €63 million in new humanitarian funding for Somalia as 6.5 million…
Somalia
Pakistan launches strikes on Afghan cities amid escalating cross-border violence
Pakistan strikes Kabul and Kandahar as border clashes with Taliban escalate ISLAMABAD — Pakistan launched airstrikes on targets in Kabul…
Somalia
Israel Accredits First North Western State of Somalia Ambassador, President Irro to Visit Israel
Israel accredits first North Western State of Somalia ambassador, deepening ties after recognition JERUSALEM — Israel has granted diplomatic accreditation…
Somalia
Somalia Election Talks Collapse as Mandate Deadline Approaches
MOGADISHU — The Somali Future Council, an alliance aligned with the opposition, said Monday its high-level negotiations with the federal…
Somalia
Somalia’s Election Talks Collapse as Mandate Deadline Nears
Somali Future Council says government talks collapse as election deadlines loom Opposition bloc alleges unilateral constitutional changes, exclusion of MPs,…
Somalia
Federal Government, Opposition Resume Negotiations as Election Dispute Deepens
Sunday, February 22, 2026 MOGADISHU — High-level talks between Somalia’s federal government and the opposition-aligned Somali Future Council resumed Sunday…
North-Africa
Libya, Greece Recover Eight Bodies as Mediterranean Death Toll Rises
TRIPOLI/ATHENS — At least eight people died in two separate Mediterranean crossings this weekend, as five bodies washed ashore near…
Somalia
Somalia Plans to Recruit 12,000 Teachers by 2026 Under Education Reform
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia plans to recruit 12,000 government-employed teachers by the end of 2026, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre…
Somalia
Somalia to recruit 10,000 teachers in 45 months for education reform
Somalia to recruit 10,000 teachers, shift salaries to domestic revenue in education overhaul MOGADISHU — Somalia will hire 10,000 teachers…
Somalia
U.S. Renews Military Threat as Iran and Russia Plan Naval Drills
U.S. threats against Iran intensified after a second round of indirect nuclear talks ended without a breakthrough, as Tehran and…
