Southern-Africa
South Africa’s Freedom Day Sparks Debate: Celebrate or Commiserate?
As South Africa marks Freedom Day, celebrations share space with sober reflection. Thirty-two years after the country’s first democratic election,…
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Somalia
Somalia marks Army Day, highlighting stability and progress efforts
by BRIAN ORUTAMonday April 13, 2026 Somalia celebrated the 66th anniversary of the Somali National Army (SNA) on Monday with…
World
UN troops injured in Lebanon a day after peacekeeper was killed
Violence along the Lebanese-Israeli border has struck UN peacekeepers again, with members of the force wounded in an “incident” near…
World
Anti-Trump protests held across the United States on ‘No Kings’ Day
Anger at President Donald Trump erupted into massive demonstrations across the United States and overseas, with millions turning out to…
West-Africa
World Water Day 2026 Focuses on Water Access and Opportunities in Africa
Access to safe water is transformative for communities, enhancing health, boosting agricultural productivity, and providing women and girls with the…
Somalia
Saudi Arabia announces first day of Eid al-Fitr 2026
Saudi authorities said the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on March 18, 2026, meaning Ramadan will run for a…
World
Israel and Iran exchange strikes as war enters its seventh day
Iran war enters seventh day as Israel expands strikes to Beirut and Tehran The regional war involving Iran, Israel and…
World
Israeli airstrike hits Beirut hotel as conflict enters day five
Israel strikes Beirut hotel as war enters fifth day Israel carried out a strike on a hotel in Beirut as…
Southern-Africa
Water Shortages: South Africans Already Facing Their Own Day Zero Reality
Johannesburg residents are embroiled in a worsening water crisis that is triggering community conflict and stretching relief efforts, while authorities…
Somalia
Heavy gunfire, mortar explosions hit Baidoa, Somalia for second straight day
BAIDOA, Somalia — Heavy gunfire and mortar blasts rocked Baidoa for a second straight day on Thursday as Southwest State…
World
Eurostar suspends all Channel Tunnel services all day after power failure
Eurostar cancels all London–Europe trains as Channel Tunnel closes over power failure Eurostar has suspended all services between London and…
