West-Africa
Somali shillings lose value for small traders and poor consumers
Friday June 19, 2026 Baidoa shopkeeper Abdiqadir Mohamed displays his worthless savings, as tattered Somali shilling notes are rejected in…
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Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president says direct Hargeisa-Tel Aviv flights to start soon
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro says direct flights…
Central-Africa
Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in World Cup opener
By Michael KahnThursday June 18, 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group K – Portugal v DR Congo Purchase Licensing…
Somalia
Seven-year-old Abdiqadir may lose ability to walk without $750 operation after US airstrike
Mohamed Gabobe in Mogadishu and Mark TownsendThursday June 18, 2026 Abdiqadir Salah’s family is racing against time. The seven-year-old was…
West-Africa
Cabo Verde holds Spain to scoreless draw in World Cup opener
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Ferran Torres (C) of Spain competes during the group H match between Spain and Cape Verde…
North-Africa
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in strong World Cup start
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Sweden produced a ruthless statement in Guadalupe, dismantling Tunisia 5-1 to shatter the North African side’s…
Sports
Iran twice rallies to draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
Ben Fisher at Los Angeles StadiumTuesday June 16, 2026 Iran’s Shoja Khalilzadeh embraces New Zealand’s Max Crocombe after the full-time…
Somalia
Somalia receives Turkish equipment to modernize Agriculture Ministry operations
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation on Sunday received a delivery of modern…
Sports
Germany rout debutants Curaçao 7-1 in Houston
Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group E – Germany v Curacao – Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S.…
North-Africa
Japan rallies twice to draw Netherlands at World Cup
Monday June 15, 2026 Ueda Ayase (2nd L) of Japan vies with Virgil van Dijk (2nd R) of the Netherlands…
Sports
FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Dale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentMonday June 15, 2026 Somali referee Omar Artan will still be paid in full for the World…
