US Launches Fresh Airstrikes Against ISIS and al-Shabaab in Somalia
The United States has carried out new airstrikes against extremist groups operating in Somalia, intensifying its military campaign against both ISIS-Somalia and al-Shabaab. According to officials, the strikes targeted militant…
Acting Minister Warns Against Encroachment on Atomic Energy Lands
Ghana’s acting Minister for Energy has issued a firm warning against illegal encroachment on land designated for atomic energy projects, highlighting the government’s commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure. Speaking…
Trump Threatens More US Airstrikes in Nigeria Over Ongoing Killings of Christians
US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could carry out further airstrikes in Nigeria if violence against Christians continues in the West African country. Speaking in a…
The Secret Flight That Returned Somalia’s Former President Home for Burial
Exactly 31 years ago, two Kenyan pilots were drawn into one of the most sensitive and secretive aviation missions in East Africa’s history — flying the body of Somalia’s former…
Former Ghana Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Detained by US Immigration Authorities
Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been detained by US immigration authorities over issues linked to his immigration status, according to a statement released by his legal team. Ofori-Atta,…
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…