Somalia
President Mohamud arrives in Baidoa amid criticism of Southwest interim appointment
Friday April 3, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud landed in Baidoa on Friday for his first trip to…
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Somalia
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez
WASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday removed sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, according to an entry on the Treasury…
East-Africa
Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud leadership analysis 2026
In 2026, Somalia’s political debate is increasingly focused on how President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is managing three linked challenges: a major constitutional…
West-Africa
Nigerian Ministers Resign Following President Tinubu’s 2027 Ultimatum
A significant shake-up is underway in the Nigerian government, sparked by a decisive ultimatum from President Bola Tinubu. This mandate compelled public…
Sports
Puntland State president makes first major cabinet reshuffle in over two years
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni has unveiled a broad shake-up of his cabinet, regional…
Somalia
Southwest President Laftagareen resigns after federal troops seize Baidoa
Monday March 30, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen stepped down Monday, just hours after federal government…
Somalia
Somali president briefs diplomats on security and electoral developments
Monday March 30, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday held talks with ambassadors and representatives of international…
East-Africa
Spokesperson says President Abdiaziz Laftagareen is fine, has no problems
Monday March 30, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Federal government troops, supported by armed groups allied with opposition figures in Southwest State, pushed…
North-Africa
Algeria Mourns Former President Liamine Zeroual Following His Death
Algeria declared three days of national mourning after announcing the death of former president Liamine Zeroual, who died at 84 following a…
Southern-Africa
Namibia’s President Calls on Flood Victims to Accept Aid, Move to Safety
Visiting the flood-swamped Zambezi region, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged displaced residents to accept government-distributed rice and to cooperate with relocation plans. She…
Somalia
Somalia security adviser rejects claims linking President Mohamud to Al-Shabab
Monday March 30, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s national security adviser, Awes Haji Yusuf Ahmed, has rejected accusations from Southwest State that…
