Egypt boosts Somalia’s defense with latest shipment of military weapons
An Egyptian warship has delivered a significant shipment of weapons, including anti-aircraft guns and artillery, to Somalia, marking the second...
East Africa
Poverty in Somalia: Govt joins global effort to combat menace
Poverty in Somalia may soon become a thing of the past as the East Africa country has officially joined the...
Muslim World League hosts grand ceremony in Tanzania
The Muslim World League (MWL) held a prestigious ceremony at the city's main stadium, attended by over 60,000 people from...
Somali president convenes high-level meeting to boost anti-terrorism efforts
In a significant move to bolster national security, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia convened a high-level meeting with the...
FFC condemns Sudanese belligerents for human rights violations
Leaders of the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC), Yasir Arman and Khalid Omer Youssif, have publicly denounced the Sudanese...
President Barrow meets with Banjul Muslim elders, calls for unity
The Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has met with Banjul Muslim elders at the State House in Banjul. Barrow stated that...
AEC hopeful of quick resolution of disagreements over fuel shortages in Tanzania
The African Energy Chamber has expressed its concerns over the alleged arrest and detention of three energy executives in Tanzania...
Somaliland, Somalia meet in Djibouti, discuss recognition, bilateral relationship
The Somaliland's President, Muse Bihi Abdi, and his counterpart from Somalia, Mohamed Abdillahi Farmajo, have met and discussed bilateral relationship...
Gambians to organize protest against racism, police brutality in America
The Gambians have announced plan to organize a peaceful protest against racism and police brutality suffered by black people in...
Canada joins Somalia, Niger, others to celebrate Eid-el-Fitri on Saturday
The Crescent Council of Canada has declared Saturday May 23 ‘Eīd Al-Fiṭr, following confirmation of multiple moon sightings in Somalia,...
Somaliland proceeds to court on international recognition
Somaliland is exerting pressure on the international community to grant it well-deserved recognition as the country struggles for self-determination. In...
Somaliland celebrates 29th independence, proud of achievement so far
Somaliland, a self-declared nation marked its 29th independence on Monday 18th May 2020 without Pomp and color due to the...
Madacasgar quits WHO, urges other African countries to follow suit
Madacasgar president, Andry Rajoelina on Friday 15th May 2020 called on Africa nations to quit World Health Organization saying that...
Covid-19: Eritrea conquers all cases, declares self virus-free
While countries across the world battle coronavirus pandemic, Eritrea has officially declared that it is virus-free after all 39 patients...
Covid-19: Chinese embassy donates medical supplies to Seychelles
The Chinese embassy in Seychelles has donated medical supplies to the Department of Health to support the Seychelles’ efforts to...
Coronavirus is an economic juggernaut in Somalia – NRC
Norwegian Refugee Council's Country Director in Somalia, Vitor Moses, has said that the coronavirus pandemic is not just a health...
Malawian authorities escalate crackdown, arrest human rights activists
Malawian authorities in a strict crackdown on human right activists ahead of the 19th May general election have arrested two...
COVID-19: Somaliland records three new cases, total rises to 5
Three more cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Somaliland bringing the total cases in the country to five. Somaliland’s...
Coronavirus: Somali minister dies day after testing positive
Justice Minister of Hirshabelle State, Khalif Mumin Tohow, has died of coronavirus after testing positive to the virus. The minister...
Somaliland sets to close down all schools
In a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus, Somaliland’s government has disclosed plan to close down all schools in...
Somalia clears arrears to World Bank Group
Somalia has disclosed clearance of its arrears to World Bank Group. The Federal Government of Somalia disclosed this on Monday...
Queen Elizabeth II honors Kenyan Doctor
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has honored a Kenyan doctor for her exemplary act, working with some of the most...
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donates $10 million to FAO
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has received a huge sum $10 million donation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation....
Somalia, Somaliland presidents discuss autonomy in Addis Ababa
Presidents of Somalia and De Facto State Somaliland, have met in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, to attend the 33rd African...
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Zimbabwe sign agreement ahead of forthcoming sustainable development forum
By APO Group HARARE, Zimbabwe, January 16, 2020/ -- The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Zimbabwe government on...
Rotary establishes peace center at Makerere University
By APO Group KAMPALA, Uganda, January 9, 2020/ -- From human rights violations to the impacts of climate change, Rotary...
Asisat, Mane win CAF 2019 African Football Players of the Year Award
By Abdulmoomeen S. Yitta Asisat Oshoala, a Barcleona Star and Sadio Mane of Liverpool have both won the 2019...
E-passport Rush as deadline looms
TEL AVIV, Israel, January 6, 2020/ -- As the deadline for use of old passports looms this month, the number...
UN Mission Envoy Commends Signing of Darfur Framework Agreement
NEW YORK, United States of America, December 31, 2019/ -- The agreement helps to advance the peace process by outlining...
Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu
NEW YORK, United States of America, December 30, 2019/ -- The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest...
Akon charges African media to redefine African continent
Popular singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam popularly known as Akon has challenged the African...
79 die, several people injured in Somalia bomb explosion
No fewer than 79 people have been killed and about 149 more injured following a massive car bomb explosion at...
Bentiu youth fight for a brighter future for generations to come in South Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan, December 24, 2019/ -- “Enough is enough.” That is the powerful message from 30-year-old Nabol Joey who...
Kapoeta Women Campaign for Increased Enrollment of Girls in School to End Early Marriage
By Moses Yakudu JUBA, South Sudan, December 24, 2019/ -- “Sweet dreams come after education. Women, it is possible to...
Six things to know about Ethiopia’s New Program
WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, December 24, 2019/ -- The IMF has approved a program for Ethiopia of almost...
Somali authorities shut down radio station City FM, seek to question owner
APO Group: NAIROBI, Kenya, December 24, 2019/ -- Somali authorities should immediately allow local broadcaster City FM to reopen and...
UNAMID Organizes a Peaceful Co-Existence Workshop for Darfuri Farmers and Nomads in Zalingei, Central Darfur
ZALINGEI, Sudan, December 20, 2019/ -- On 16 December, more than 80 farmers, nomads, members of civil society and local...
Displaced students sit exams with support from UNMISS
By Francesca Annemarie Mold JUBA, South Sudan, December 19, 2019/ -- In the murky pre-dawn light, hundreds of teenagers emerge...
Floods and Uncertainty About Peace Restrict the Return of Displaced Families in Bor
JUBA, South Sudan, December 16, 2019/ -- Nyarien Ochiek Yot and her five children fled their village in the far...
Sudanese Ex-President to spend two years in detention
Abdulmumeen Sulaiman Sudanese High Court of Justice has sentenced Albashir, the deposed Sudanese president, to a two-year house arrest...
Sudan: Council adopts conclusions
BRUSSELS, Belgium, December 9, 2019/ -- The Council today adopted conclusions on Sudan, recognising the historic opportunity that Sudan's political...
President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, brings African vision to the 17th Rhodes Forum of the Dialogue of Civilizations
RHODES, Greece, October 15, 2019/ -- The President of Niger, His Excellency Mahamadou Issoufou , took part in the 17th...
Uganda: Parliament must reject bill imposing death penalty for gay sex
LONDON, United Kingdom, October 11, 2019/ -- Responding to Ugandan Ethics and Integrity Minister Simon Lokodo’s announcement that the government...
Senegal launches First Ever Senegal Oil & Power Conference & Exhibition
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 11, 2019/ -- Oil and gas hotspot in Africa will host a flagship conference in...
Civilians deliberately and brutally targeted during surge in conflict in Central Equatoria
JUBA, South Sudan, July 3, 2019/ -- More than 100 civilians were killed and almost the same number of women...
In Libya, Over 47,000 People Reached with Critical Aid Since Start of Tripoli Clashes
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 30, 2019/ -- The ongoing conflict in and around Tripoli continues to drive civilian casualties and displacement....