Somalia
Mali’s Goïta Takes Defence Role as Attacks Escalate
BAMAKO, May 5 — Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goïta, has taken on the responsibilities of defence minister in an interim capacity after…
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West-Africa
Mali’s Leader Takes Over Defense Role Following Minister’s Assassination
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goïta, has stepped into the role of defense minister following the death of Sadio Camara, who was killed…
World
Bulgaria’s pro-Russian ex-president takes early lead in election, exit polls show
Bulgarian ex-president Rumen Radev’s political formation has emerged in first place in the country’s eighth parliamentary election in five years, exit polls…
East-Africa
Somalia Takes First-Ever Seat on African Union Peace and Security Council
Wednesday April 8, 2026 Addis Ababa (AX) — Somalia has secured a place on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC)…
Somalia
Somalia takes steps to govern international vessel operations
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Somalia has been stepping up its push for a larger role on the world stage in recent years.…
Somalia
Somali army captures strategic city as regional leader resigns
Tuesday March 31, 2026 Somalia’s national army seized control of Baidoa, the largest city in South West state, on Monday, setting off…
Somalia
AUSSOM takes command of British base in Mogadishu to boost capacity
Tuesday March 31, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) formally took over Operating Base…
Somalia
AUSSOM takes command of British base in Mogadishu to boost operations
Tuesday March 31, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) took formal control of Operating…
Somalia
Somalia: Custodial Corps Chief Takes Office as Predecessor Remains Under House Arrest
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Major General Mohamed Sheikh Hassan on Sunday officially took charge of the Somali Custodial Corps, stepping into leadership of…
East-Africa
Somali Army Seizes Al-Shabaab Hideout in Southern Somalia
Somali army seizes Hawaadley hideout in Middle Shabelle as new offensive targets Al Shabab Somalia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday the national army…
Somalia
Burundi’s President Takes African Union Helm Amid Mounting Geopolitical Headwinds
Burundi’s Ndayishimiye takes AU chair as bloc warns of geopolitical turbulence ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union on Saturday elected Burundian…
