West-Africa
Nigeria’s President Tinubu Appoints New Chief of Police
Tunji Disu Sworn in as Nigeria’s New Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has officially taken office as the new Inspector-General of Police,…
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World
Homeland chief Noem defends comments labeling slain American citizens as terrorists
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday stood by her characterization of two U.S. citizens shot dead by federal immigration officers…
World
Sri Lanka ex-spy chief arrested in probe of 2019 Easter attacks
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan police have arrested the country’s former intelligence chief, retired Maj. Gen. Suresh Sallay, in connection with…
Somalia
Somali National Army Chief, AUSSOM Leaders Meet to Speed Security Transition, Joint Operations
Friday February 20, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s new army chief met senior African Union leadership in Mogadishu to tighten battlefield coordination…
World
UN atomic agency chief hails progress in Iran–US nuclear talks
GENEVA — The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva made “a step…
Somalia
African Union Commission Head Holds Talks with Somalia’s President in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa (AX) — The African Union Commission chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reaffirmed the AU’s support for Somalia’s sovereignty and stability during…
Central-Africa
Dubai DP World chief removed amid pressure over Epstein ties
DUBAI — DP World said Friday that longtime chairman and chief executive Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has resigned, a move that follows…
World
Trump-era Justice Department antitrust chief resigns from post
Gail Slater resigns as head of DOJ antitrust division, injecting uncertainty into Trump-era enforcement WASHINGTON — Gail Slater, the Trump administration’s head…
World
UK PM’s Chief of Staff McSweeney Quits Over Mandelson Appointment
Morgan McSweeney quits as Starmer’s chief of staff over Mandelson appointment, plunging Labour into deepest crisis of premiership Morgan McSweeney resigned as…
World
United Nations human rights office in survival mode, chief warns
GENEVA — U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk warned that his office is in “survival mode” amid deepening funding shortfalls, launching a…
Somalia
Somalia’s New Army Chief Takes Command in Mogadishu Handover
MOGADISHU — Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud formally assumed command of the Somali National Army on Wednesday in a handover ceremony at…
