North-Africa
Khalil al-Hayya becomes Hamas’s newly elected political chief
By Mohammad MansourMonday July 20, 2026 Hamas has selected Khalil al-Hayya to lead its political bureau, elevating a veteran negotiator and longtime…
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Somalia
Jariiban Police Chief Killed in Puntland State’s Mudug Region
Thursday July 16, 2026 Garowe (AX) — A police commander in Puntland State’s Mudug region has died after a gunman shot him…
Somalia
Memo shows former DP World chief Bin Sulayem takes charge of Malaysia’s MMC Port
By Yantoultra Ngui and Rozanna LatiffThursday July 16, 2026 Chairman of DP World Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem wears his headphones during the…
Southern-Africa
Namibia’s VIP Protection Chief Fired in Wake of Security Breach
A shake-up in the president’s security ranks followed a shocking April breach in which an intruder gained access to the presidential suite:…
Somalia
Somalia Intelligence Chief Arrives in Galmudug Amid Election Tensions
DHUSAMAREB, Somalia – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency chief, Mahad Mohamed Salad, landed in Dhuusamareeb on Thursday for talks with Galmudug…
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. Ibrahim Mohamed…
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 World Cup…
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 Somali referee…
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 Omar Artan…
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 stirred controversy:…
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 operations aimed…
