North-Africa
Egypt says sailors on hijacked ship off Somalia coast are in good health
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Egyptian diplomats moved quickly after pirates seized a commercial cargo vessel with an Egyptian crew off…
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West-Africa
Tributes Honor Nollywood Actor Alexx Ekubo Following Recent Passing
Tragic news has emerged from the Nigerian film industry as beloved Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has passed away at the…
Somalia
Ayan Farah, Asmaa Jama to represent Somalia at 61st Venice Biennale
Wednesday May 13, 2026 left Ayan Farah. Photo: Christofer Wallentin. right Asmaa Jama. Photo: Tom Whitson “From a country with…
West-Africa
Nigeria Air Raids Prompt Outrage Over Reported Civilian Casualties
In a tragic incident that has heightened concerns over civilian safety, an airstrike by the Nigerian military in Tumfa market,…
Somalia
U.S. denies mediating Somalia political dispute as election tensions rise
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The United States has pushed back against reports that it is serving as…
West-Africa
Nigerian Airstrike Hits Zamfara Market, Resulting in Civilian Casualties
In a tragic incident in Nigeria’s northwest Zamfara state, at least 100 civilians lost their lives due to a military…
North-Africa
UAE condemns hijacking of oil tanker carrying Egyptian sailors off Yemen
Wednesday May 13, 2026 The UAE has strongly denounced the hijacking of an oil tanker off the Yemeni coast, a…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia police arrest suspects after gunfire breaks out in Hargeisa
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia police said Tuesday they had arrested several people…
North-Africa
Egypt confirms oil tanker hijacked off Yemen coast, taken to Somalia
Hussien ElkabanyTuesday May 12, 2026 Egypt said Monday that an oil tanker carrying eight Egyptian sailors was seized off Yemen’s…
Central-Africa
Somali piracy threatens ships rerouted from Middle East
Nik MartinTuesday May 12, 2026 Somali pirates have turned large dhows into floating bases, extending their reach and giving them…
