Somalia
Somali army chief, Egyptian defense attaché discuss military cooperation
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Egypt moved to deepen military ties on Sunday, when Somali National Army Commander Maj. Gen.…
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Somalia
Palestinian Football Chief Denied US Entry Ahead of World Cup
Ramallah: The man who leads Palestinian football is still stuck in Mexico City, awaiting entry to the United States as…
Somalia
FIFA Chief Says Somali Referee’s U.S. Entry Denial Is ‘Unfortunate’ but Outside FIFA’s Authority
MOGADISHU, Somalia – FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday described the reported denial of entry to the United States for…
Somalia
WHO chief backs Somali referee denied U.S. entry before World Cup
Thursday June 11, 2026 World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday threw his support behind Somali referee…
World
U.S. World Cup chief defends visa ban on Somali referee, Iranians
As the World Cup draws closer, the White House official overseeing US preparations has defended a decision that has already…
Somalia
Somalia Opposition Alleges Plot Against Former Army Chief, Warns of Escalation
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Opposition leaders in Somalia accused security forces loyal to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday of preparing…
World
WHO chief says progress is being made on Ebola outbreak in central Africa
The Ebola outbreak tearing through central Africa was already well advanced by the time health officials identified it, the head…
West-Africa
Barrow Appoints New Gambian Army Chief Following Abuse Allegations
In a significant leadership shift, President Adama Barrow has named Major General Ousman Gomez as the Acting Chief of Defence…
West-Africa
Former Nigeria Military Chief and Wife Abducted in Katsina
In a troubling incident that underscores the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife have…
East-Africa
WHO chief: Community trust key to stopping rare Ebola strain
Trust from communities on the front lines will determine whether health officials can rein in a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in…
World
Pentagon chief issues warning about China’s military buildup
A sharper warning from Washington echoed through Singapore on Saturday as US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Asian allies…
