West-Africa
Ghana’s Religious Leaders Urge Calm After Arrests Over Insults
Religious leaders are urging calm after alleged derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad by a Christian preacher sparked a dispute with Islamic leaders,…
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Somalia
Somali intelligence kills and wounds Al-Shabaab leaders in Hiiraan region
Mogadishu (AX) — A joint operation by Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) and international partners killed three Al-Shabaab commanders and…
Central-Africa
Health Secrecy Among African Leaders Fuels Public Distrust
Prolonged and poorly explained absences by elderly African leaders are fueling growing concern across the continent, with officials often offering only vague…
Somalia
President Mohamud, Hawadle Leaders Agree on Hirshabelle State Candidate
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A meeting between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Hawadle traditional leader Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan…
Somalia
Puntland State Religious Leaders Launch Mediation Between North Western State of Somalia and Northeastern State
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Religious leaders from Puntland State have arrived in Hargeisa with a proposed roadmap for ending…
East-Africa
African leaders back Somalia mission despite funding strain
Sunday August 2, 2026 With international funding for Somalia’s security mission under growing strain, African leaders meeting in Uganda have pledged to…
East-Africa
African Leaders Push to Extend Threatened AU Mission in Somalia
Saturday August 1, 2026 Washington’s decision to withdraw crucial support has put the future of the African Union’s Somalia mission in doubt,…
East-Africa
African leaders ask Security Council to back AUSSOM for up to two more years
Saturday August 1, 2026 Kampala (AX) — African leaders whose countries provide troops to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in…
East-Africa
Leaders praise partnerships as over 2,700 Garissa residents receive free medical care
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOFriday July 31, 2026 Garissa residents attend a free medical camp sponsored by the M-PESA Foundation. /STEPHEN ASTARIKO More than…
East-Africa
African leaders meet in Kampala amid AUSSOM funding crisis at Somalia security summit
Thursday July 30, 2026 Kampala (AX) — The future of the African Union’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia took center stage in Uganda…
Somalia
Regional Leaders Meet in Uganda to Discuss Future of AU Mission in Somalia
Regional Leaders Convene in Uganda to Weigh Future of AU Somalia Mission KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda launched a high-level three-day emergency summit…
