East-Africa
Somali pirates reportedly demand $10 million to release small product tanker
Thursday May 14, 2026 MT Honour 25 is one of the two product tankers being held off the coast of Somalia by…
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Somalia
Somali Pirates Raise Ransom Demand to $10 Million for Hijacked Cargo Ship
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The families of crew members aboard the hijacked commercial vessel “MT Eureka” say Somali pirates have raised their ransom…
East-Africa
Somali region launches nearly $3 million water project in Qabridaharre
Monday May 11, 2026 Jigjiga (AX) — A long-awaited solution to Qabridaharre’s water problems took a major step forward on Sunday, when…
Somalia
Somalia Launches $35 Million World Bank-Funded Bulsho Project
Somalia Unveils $35 Million World Bank-Funded “Bulsho” Project MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation has rolled out…
West-Africa
Nigerian President Seeks $516 Million Loan for Major Highway Project
In a significant move aimed at boosting infrastructure, President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to secure a $516.3 million…
Somalia
EU approves €75 million contribution to African Union mission in Somalia
BRUSSELS — The European Union and its member states have signed off on a €75 million contribution to the African Union Support…
World
McEntee announces new 40 million euro donation for Ukraine
Ireland is stepping up its support for Ukraine with an additional €40 million in aid as Russia’s war grinds on, Minister for…
World
New Mexico Jury Orders Meta to Pay $375 Million Over Child Exploitation, User-Safety Claims
A jury in New Mexico has ruled that Meta Platforms broke state law, concluding the tech giant misled users about safety on…
Somalia
President Guelleh Unveils $480 Million Salaam City Project
Djibouti Bets Big: President Guelleh Launches $480 Million “Salaam City” DJIBOUTI CITY — In a bold push to tackle soaring housing needs…
World
UN says about 4.9 million children under five died in 2024
UN estimates 4.9 million under-5 deaths in 2024 An estimated 4.9 million children died before age five in 2024, United Nations agencies…
World
Cuba’s Electric Grid Collapse Leaves 10 Million Without Power
Cuba grid collapse leaves millions without power; 14 detained after unrest Cuba’s national grid collapsed, the country’s grid operator said, leaving about…
