Somalia
U.S. carries out airstrike targeting ISIS fighters in Somalia’s Puntland State state
Monday April 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – The United States Africa Command said it launched an airstrike in Puntland State…
U.S
Somalia
Iran says $270bn war losses must be compensated before U.S. talks
By Maziar MotamediWednesday April 15, 2026 Photographs displayed in Tajrish Square place particular focus on the eyes of children who…
Somalia
Iran Threatens to Block Red Sea if U.S. Naval Blockade Continues
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran escalated its standoff with Washington on Wednesday, warning that it could sever commercial shipping through the…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Appoints Veteran Negotiator Roelf Meyer as U.S. Envoy
Breaking a long-running diplomatic lull, President Cyril Ramaphosa has named Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s next ambassador to the United…
Somalia
Oil tops $100 as U.S. plans Iranian port blockade after talks fail
Monday April 13, 2026 A ship at the Strait of Hormuz Oil markets surged back above $100 a barrel on…
Somalia
U.S. military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting Monday
Monday April 13, 2026 The United States military said on Sunday it would start blocking all Iranian ports on Monday,…
Somalia
Trump extends U.S. national emergency on Somalia for one year
Monday April 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — President Donald Trump has prolonged the U.S. national emergency over Somalia for another…
Somalia
U.S. forces strike ISIS militants in Somalia’s Puntland State state
Saturday April 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — U.S. Africa Command, working with the Federal Government of Somalia, carried out airstrikes…
West-Africa
Nigeria Criticizes U.S. for ‘Unbalanced’ Travel Warning
The United States is urging its citizens to think twice before traveling to Nigeria, pointing to increasing threats of terrorism,…
World
Iraqi armed group releases U.S. journalist
After a week in captivity in Baghdad, US journalist Shelly Kittleson has been freed by Iraq’s powerful armed faction Kataeb…
East-Africa
Türkiye rejects claim Turkish defense system in Iran struck U.S. aircraft
Monday April 6, 2026 Türkiye is pushing back hard against an online attempt to tie it to the downing of…
