William met with volunteers at the National Maritime Rescue Institute station in Simon'sTown, near Cape Town, before boarding the boat for the short trip to Kalk Bay harbour.Wearing sunglasses and a bright red waterproof jacket,…
World Bank: Africa needs $ 12 billion to…
The World Bank has pledged $ 12 billion to developing countries, supporting vaccination programs that have failed to keep pace with developed nations. The World Bank funds will be in the form of a grant…
Ethiopia announces withdrawal of Eritrean troops from Tigray
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced last week that Eritrean troops would withdraw from Tigray, in the north of the country, just three days after he finally acknowledged their presence amid growing reports of genocide…
Somali Activists call on US, international community to…
Somali Social and political activists in the United States have gathered at the Somali embassy in the United States to demand the preservation of democracy in Somalia, as Somalia is currently in an unpredictable political…
UN Security Council Calls on Somali Government to…
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency closed-door meeting on the difficult situation in Somalia, particularly the electoral dispute. The Security Council called on the leaders of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and…
ISIS claims to have captured the city of…
Reports from Mozambique say the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for taking control of the northern city of Palma in Mozambique. It is the latest attack by the growing Islamist insurgency in the region.…
More than 32 people have been killed after…
At least 32 people have been killed and 165 injured when two trains collided in central Egypt on Friday, officials say. The damage caused by the collision between the two trains is huge with serious…
UK government warns of extension of Farmajo’s term
There is growing international pressure on the outgoing Somali government to hold credible elections and to provide an environment conducive to the implementation of the agreement reached on September 17 last year. At the moment,…
Somalia: Mortar attack on Halane Camp
Reports from Mogadishu say that a number of mortar shells were fired at the Halane military base where the meeting between the heads of States and the federal government is scheduled to take place. No…
Jubaland, Puntland Presidents Call Off For Affiyoni Conference
The presidents of Puntland and Jubaland have again called off the Afsiyon talks. The two officials set conditions for attending the meeting on three conditions. These terms have not been met by the outgoing government.…
Suspected jihadist militants have killed more than 130…
Suspected attacks by jihadist groups in villages in Niger's Tahoua region have killed 137 people. The tragedy was described by the government as a genocide against the people of Niger, and underscored the huge security…
Samia Suluhu has been sworn in as President…
Tanzania's first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in after former President Magafuli died. Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Friday as the country's first female president, two days after the…
US Secretary of State J. Blinken has called…
A statement from Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said it was important for the Somali government to hold by-elections on time. Blinken emphasized the need to hold elections as soon as possible without delay. The…
Somalia: An Exclusive meeting opens in Mogadishu with…
Somalia, a meeting held in Mogadishu with some regional Administrations and Technical Electoral Consultative Committee to discuss Agreements reached in Baidoa. The meeting was held today opened a meeting at the Decale Hotel at Aden…
Gunmen abducted Three Teachers at a school in…
Gunmen attacked an elementary school in northwestern Kaduna state and kidnaped three teachers but no children, according to a provincial official. Fortunately no students have been abducted at the scene this time. The attack on…
Al Shabaab militants have taken control of Mahaday…
Reports from Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle region say that Al-Shabaab fighters have taken control of Mahaday district in Middle Shabelle region. Reports from the town say that heavily armed Al-Shabaab fighters have taken control…
Governments and agencies stop subsidizing Somali government
According to Caasimada online media, there are reports that the Somali government has been cutting off funding from organizations and countries that used to pay for the government facilities. This may be related to the…
Tanzania Denies President Magafuli Suffering From COVID19
Tanzanian Prime Minister KassimMajaliwa has denied rumors for almost a week that President John Magufuli is ill, saying he is "healthy and carrying on as usual." Magafuli was diagnosed with Covid 19 and was flown…
Key Roads in Mogadishu Closed Today
Some of the main roads in Mogadishu are closed today, for reasons the government has not yet announced. Residents of Mogadishu woke up this morning to find some of the city's roads closed, with troops…
