US Suspends Aid to Somalia Over Alleged Seizure of Donor Food Supplies
The United States has halted all assistance to Somalia’s government following allegations that officials destroyed a UN World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse and illegally seized food aid meant for vulnerable…
Israel’s Foreign Minister Makes Historic First Visit to Somaliland After Recognition
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has held high-level talks with Somaliland’s president during a landmark visit to the breakaway region, marking the first such trip since Israel formally recognised Somaliland…
Drone Strike Kills Eight Children in Sudan
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed after a drone strike hit a family home in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid, according to the Sudan Doctors’ Network.…
Central African Republic President Touadéra Wins Third Term in Landslide Victory
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has secured a third term in office after winning an overwhelming majority in last month’s presidential election in the Central African Republic, according to provisional results released…
At Least 22 Ethiopian Migrants Killed in Horrific Road Crash in Afar Region
At least 22 Ethiopian migrants have lost their lives and dozens more were injured after a lorry carrying them overturned in Ethiopia’s north-eastern Afar region, local authorities have confirmed. The…
Uganda Dismisses Internet Shutdown Rumors Ahead of National Elections
Ugandan authorities have dismissed reports suggesting that the government plans to block internet access during next week’s national elections, insisting there is no intention to impose an online blackout. Concerns…
At Least 30 Killed as Gunmen Raid Village in Nigeria’s Niger State
At least 30 people have been killed after armed attackers stormed a village in Nigeria’s Niger State, setting homes and markets ablaze, looting shops and kidnapping several residents, according to…
Niger State to Reopen Schools After Mass Kidnapping
Authorities in Nigeria’s Niger State have announced that schools will begin reopening later this month following a mass abduction in November that led to their closure under emergency security measures.…
Anthony Joshua’s Driver Charged After Fatal Nigeria Crash That Killed Two Team Members
The driver of boxer Anthony Joshua has been formally charged following a road crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two members of the boxer’s team and left Joshua…
Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Carrying About 200 People Capsizes Off Gambia
Dozens of people are feared missing after a boat carrying around 200 migrants capsized off the coast of The Gambia, leaving at least seven people dead, according to local authorities.…