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Super Eagles Aim for Glory in World Cup Playoff Final As the sun sets over Morocco, a palpable excitement fills the air, accompanying the bustling streets leading up to the grand showdown. The Super Eagles of Nigeria stand on the brink of history as they prepare to battle the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the 2026 World Cup Africa Playoff Final this Sunday. The stakes couldn’t be higher; the victor will secure a place in the FIFA Intercontinental Play-off Tournament, a gateway to the prestigious 2026 World Cup. A…

Soldier Killed, Civilians Wounded as Somali Government Units Clash in Beledewyne At least one Somali soldier was killed and five civilians were wounded on Sunday in a gunfight between two units of government forces in the central city of Beledweyne, residents and witnesses said, highlighting a fragile security climate in one of the country’s key regional hubs. The confrontation unfolded in and around Darawiishta Market after two members of the National Guard allegedly robbed a woman who sells khat, the leafy stimulant…

Clashes in Mogadishu as Government Accuses Opposition Guards of Trying to Seize Police Station What happened Somalia’s federal government on Wednesday accused opposition politicians of attempting to storm a police station in Mogadishu, an allegation that, if confirmed, would mark one of the most serious confrontations in the capital this year. The clash, outside the Warta Nabadda District Police Station, involved security forces and armed guards escorting opposition lawmakers. Shots were fired and injuries were reported,…

Somalia’s army in pieces: Cowsweyne defeat still reverberates, former president warns When Al-Shabaab overran Cowsweyne in 2023, it did more than seize a strategic town in central Somalia. The militants’ victory cracked open the fragile architecture of the Somali National Army (SNA), scattering frontline units, exposing command fractures and — according to former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed — setting back efforts to rebuild a professional force for years. A rout with consequences “Osweyne was where Somali forces were…

Gunfire in Beledweyne after road survey blocked; police officer, civilian wounded Somali police and an armed militia exchanged fire Wednesday in the riverside city of Beledweyne after engineers surveying a new paved road were turned back, residents said. A police officer and a civilian were wounded in the brief but intense clash, underscoring how infrastructure can become a frontline in Somalia’s fragile security landscape. What happened The confrontation erupted in Buundoweyn, a densely populated neighborhood on the…

Northeastern State's Mountain Offensive: Striking at the Heart of ISIS in Somalia In the rugged, sun-scorched mountains of northern Somalia, a new chapter in the relentless struggle against terrorism is unfolding. Northeastern State security forces successfully executed a strategic operation against ISIS fighters in the Calmiskaad mountains, a formidable landscape where militants have entrenched themselves for years. The Battle in the Mountains On Tuesday, amidst the arid peaks and thorny undergrowth, Northeastern State…

Confrontation and Compassion: A Tale of Protest and Unity in Johannesburg In a towering city where hope and division often coexist, South Africa's ongoing struggle with immigration has taken on a new chapter. Last week in Johannesburg, the anti-immigration group Operation Dudula marched through the streets, demanding action against undocumented immigrants while clashing with human rights defenders. The protest, marked by heightened emotions and palpable tensions, not only highlights the deep-seated anxieties many South…

This weekend, a significant face-off is set to take place in Senegal’s parliamentary elections, pitting former President Macky Sall against Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Both leaders are at the helm of separate coalitions, each vying for control of the parliamentary majority. Expecting a turnout of over seven million voters, Senegalese citizens will cast their ballots for new members of Parliament. This election comes on the heels of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's decision to dissolve the previous Parliament, which he…

In a hard-fought clash on a Wednesday night of UEFA Champions League action, Inter Milan snatched a narrow 1-0 triumph over Arsenal, thanks to a coolly taken penalty by Hakan Calhanoglu. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid secured a last-gasp victory, edging past Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 with a 93rd-minute strike. With this victory, the Italian title-holders maintain their undefeated streak, firmly positioned at fifth place. At the midpoint of the freshly introduced league format, they boast a…

Mogadishu (AX) — Things are heating up in Yaqbariweyne as the South West State troops gear up to take on local militias, stirring worries of a fresh conflict over who calls the shots and collects taxes in the area.Folks in Yaqbariweyne have mentioned that both factions are on high alert, causing the local populace to brace for what might come. Eyes and ears on the ground hint that the South West forces are keen on tightening their grip on the town, which has, for the past few months, been pretty much under the thumb of armed…