West-Africa
Sierra Leonean Opposition Politician Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
In a move that has sparked widespread outcry, activist and opposition figure Zainab Sheriff was sentenced to four years in prison for…
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Central-Africa
South Africa’s Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years over rally rifle shots
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOMEThursday April 16, 2026 Julius Malema, one of South Africa’s most prominent and polarizing opposition figures, was handed a five-year…
World
Viktor Orbán Concedes Defeat in Hungarian Election After 16 Years in Power
Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has acknowledged defeat in parliamentary elections, ceding power to conservative challenger Peter Magyar — a former…
World
‘Ketamine Queen’ sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry death case
Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose case reached a major turning point as Jayvee Sangha — the alleged drug supplier known as the “Ketamine…
Sports
Puntland State president makes first major cabinet reshuffle in over two years
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni has unveiled a broad shake-up of his cabinet, regional…
World
World Trade Organization: War Causing Worst Global Trade Disruption in 80 Years
The global trading order is under siege, World Trade Organization director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned as delegates convened for the WTO ministerial in…
East-Africa
Eritrea Returns to AFCON After 18 Years Away
After 18 years away, Eritrea is finally stepping back onto Africa’s biggest football stage, set to “host” Eswatini in a 2027 Africa…
Somalia
Somali court sentences al-Shabab member to 10 years for plotting against Ramla Ali
Wednesday March 25, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A Somali military court has handed down a 10-year prison sentence in a case prosecutors…
Sports
Joan Laporta Re-Elected FC Barcelona President for Five More Years
Joan Laporta was reelected as FC Barcelona president, securing a new five-year mandate with 68% of the vote in a member ballot…
Sports
Joan Laporta Re-Elected Barcelona President for Five More Years After Club Vote
Joan Laporta has secured another five-year term as FC Barcelona president, winning a members’ vote that cements his control of the club…
World
Investigation reportedly reveals Banksy’s true identity after years of secrecy
Reuters says it has identified the elusive British street artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, a Bristol-born man who later used the name…
