West-Africa
Iran threatens to block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues
Thursday April 16, 2026 A tense standoff at one of the world’s most vital shipping corridors escalated sharply after weekend peace talks…
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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 lost their…
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 Monday as…
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, escalating its…
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 year, renewing…
Somalia
CNN reports US intelligence shows China preparing weapons shipment to Iran
Sunday April 12, 2026 China is preparing to send Iran new air defense systems in the coming weeks, according to U.S. intelligence…
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 against ISIS-Somalia…
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 a U.S.…
Central-Africa
DR Congo to receive third-country deportees from US under new deal
By Edna Mohamed, Reuters and The Associated PressMonday April 6, 2026 Migrants deported last year by the United States to El Salvador…
Sports
US rescues service member from mountain hideout under fire in Iran
By SEUNG MIN KIM, MATTHEW LEE and SAMY MAGDYMonday April 6, 2026 A high-risk American rescue operation unfolded deep inside Iranian territory…
Somalia
Trump says U.S. rescues second F-15 pilot hit above Iran
Esra TekinSunday April 5, 2026 President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States had carried out the rescue of a military…
