World
Minister says Icelandic EU membership vote could be big moment for Ireland
Ireland would see it as a “big moment” if Iceland votes to resume negotiations on joining the European Union, Minister of State…
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World
Starmer vows to remain prime minister after Labour’s UK local election losses
Keir Starmer has vowed to stay on as British prime minister even after his Labour party was hammered in local elections, a…
Somalia
Prime Minister Hamza Urges Opposition to Join National Dialogue
Friday May 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday said Somalia’s federal government is ready to hear…
West-Africa
Nigeria’s Former Power Minister Convicted of Fraud and Money Laundering
A High Court in Abuja has found former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman guilty on 12 counts related to fraud and money…
West-Africa
New Nigerian Power Minister Commits to Stabilizing Grid in 100 Days
Nigeria’s national electricity grid continues to face severe instability, plagued by frequent system failures that interrupt power distribution nationwide. Since President Bola…
Southern-Africa
South African Health Minister Confirms Swift Response to Hantavirus Cases
In a concerning development, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi addressed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health following the alarming confirmation of Hantavirus in…
Somalia
Somali PM appoints new information minister, replacing Daud Aweis
Wednesday May 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday named Abdifitah Qasim Mohamud as the country’s…
World
German minister says US troop withdrawal from Germany is expected
A planned drawdown of 5,000 US troops from Germany has sharpened a warning already echoing across Europe: the continent can no longer…
World
UK prime minister urges unity against antisemitism after latest attack
Britain has moved to bolster protection for Jewish communities after a fresh attack in north London sharpened fears over antisemitism and security,…
World
Iran Foreign Minister to Meet Putin as US Blamed for Stalled Peace Talks
As diplomacy faltered and tensions in the Gulf remained high, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia on Monday blaming the…
World
Mali’s defense minister dies as fighting continues
Mali’s ruling junta came under intense strain after Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his home, while army…
