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…
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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…
Central-Africa
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh welcomes newly elected East African Legislative Assembly members in Mogadishu
Somalia’s Seat at East Africa’s Table: Why Mogadishu’s New EALA Delegation Matters A quiet milestone in Mogadishu In a bright room at…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa Accuses Vice President Chiwenga of Treason Plot
Zimbabwe’s ruling party fractures: treason charge exposes a widening succession battle President Emmerson Mnangagwa has accused his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, of incitement…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Urges Unity and Government Reform at Cabinet Session
Somalia’s president presses for unity and service delivery as security gains remain fragile MOGADISHU — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud used this week’s…
Somalia
Somali president leads cabinet meeting on state-building and public service reforms
Somalia’s cabinet meeting signals a push to turn battlefield gains into public services Mogadishu’s message: accountability, services, and a long game In…
Southern-Africa
President Nandi-Ndaitwah Launches Dialogue With Namibia’s Opposition Leaders
Namibia’s president reaches across the aisle — but will words turn into action? President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is sitting down with leaders of…
Somalia
What prompted Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh to meet Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed
Why Hassan Sheikh’s Addis visit matters: a recalibration in the Horn At a glance When Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in…
