West-Africa
Guinea-Bissau’s New Transitional President Takes Oath of Office
Coup in Guinea-Bissau: General Horta Nta Na Man Installed as Transitional President In a dramatic turn of events, Guinea-Bissau’s military has officially…
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Somalia
U.S. airstrikes in Somalia surpass 100 under President Trump
NAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. airstrikes in Somalia have surged more than tenfold this year under the Trump administration, with U.S. Africa Command…
Somalia
Somalia’s South West State president condemns illegal checkpoints after traveler killed over $2
BAIDOA, Somalia — South West State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has condemned the spread of illegal checkpoints across the region, calling…
Somalia
Somali President Sparks Outrage by Saying Al-Shabaab Can Apply for National IDs
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is facing backlash after saying members of the al-Shabab extremist group can apply for Somalia’s…
East-Africa
Somali President and Prime Minister hail Omar Artan’s CAF Best Male Referee award
Mogadishu — Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been named the CAF Best Male Referee for 2025, a landmark honor announced Wednesday…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Meets Renowned Quran Reciter Abdirashid Ali Sufi in Mogadishu
Somali president holds consultation with leading Quran scholar in Mogadishu Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met prominent Quran reciter and scholar Sheikh…
World
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Appeals 27-Year Prison Sentence
Bolsonaro’s appeal exposes Brazil’s political fault lines — and poses questions for democracy Former president Jair Bolsonaro’s lawyers have lodged a formal…
Somalia
Somalia’s president to convene regional leaders on 2026 election strategy
Somalia’s fragile federal compact faces a test as Mogadishu convenes regional leaders on 2026 elections MOGADISHU — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Meets Former Opposition Leaders Amid Escalating Tensions
Behind closed doors in Villa Somalia: former foes, fragile alliances MOGADISHU — In a sign of how fragile and fluid Somali politics…
Somalia
Somalia’s Hirshabelle president sacks Hiiraan governor amid airport revenue dispute
Power struggle in Somalia’s Hirshabelle spills into the open with Hiiraan governor sacked Somalia’s fragile federal experiment is feeling the strain again,…
East-Africa
President of Puntland State ratifies contentious new counterterrorism law
Puntland State’s new anti-terror law tests a familiar bargain: more security, fewer liberties The ink is barely dry in Garowe. With a…
