Billionaire tech entrepreneur Musk, who has called for major spending cuts, has been chosen alongside biotech investor Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (Doge). This acronym is a nod to Musk's…
Nigeria military says news of Abubakar Shekau’s demise…
Nigeria's military says it is probing into reports of the demise of the Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau. Reports say that the Boko Haram leader died after blowing himself up in a bid to avoid…
African migrant surge in Ceuta
As being told by Interior Minister, the Government of Spanish has deployed troops in the Ceuta region to patrol the border with Morocco. This action had to be taken as over a thousand migrants swam…
Kenya’s High Court blocks President Kenyatta’s constitutional reforms
In a major setback for President Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya's High Court has slammed his plan to bring fundamental changes to the Constitution and reshape the political system of the country. In a crucial ruling on…
Qatar’s special envoy on a mission to Mogadishu…
Qatari special envoy from the office of the Foreign Minister, Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani, arrived Saturday in Somalia officially to engage with the country's political rivals in what could be a turning point in tack…
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir dissolves parliament
President of South Sudan Salva Kiir took a long-awaited step of dissolving the parliament. This step will lead to an appointment of new policy and lawmakers from the formerly warring parties of the country. This…
Uganda: Former Commander of Lord’s Resistance Army found…
25 years of prison time. This is the amount of time Uganda’s former militia leader will have to serve for being conducive to war crimes and many crimes against humanity. The landmark decision by International…
Somalia; Army officials opposed the extension issued statements
A high level meeting held by the opposition forces to discuss the latest developments in the country and how to keep pace with the political changes in the country. Officials discussed concerns that the rebels…
Haramadad Army Officials Join Opposition Forces
According to Allbanadir online, the deputy police chief of HaramadMuminIsseMohamud and his forces defected from the federal government this afternoon. The officer and his troops joined the pro-opposition National Salvation Army, especially those stationed in…
Somalia; Opposition Overcomes Farmajo Dictatorial
The opposition, with the help of the Somali people, the international community and neighboring countries, has succeeded in thwarting Farmajo's misguided attempt to retain power by extending the term two years. Opposition leaders have stepped…
Violent protests in Chad call for civilian rule
Violent protests against Junta began in Chad on Tuesday in the capital N'Djamena as protesters demanded the return of civilian rule after the military took power following the death of longtime leader IdrissDeby last week.…
Heavy Fighting in Mogadishu and tense security situation
The security situation in the capital Mogadishu is tense after fighting broke out between government forces last night. Fighting broke out in key areas of Mogadishu between forces opposed to Farmajo's two years extension and…
Concerns over security in Mogadishu and military forces…
Military forces moved from their strongholds in Middle Shabelle have entered the northern outskirts of Mogadishu.The troops, who are opposed to the two-year extension of President Farmajo's term, are said to be armed with many…
Chadian president killed, son taken over
Chad's longest-serving leader has died from injuries sustained during a visit to the front lines of the fight against lesser-known rebels, the military announced Tuesday, just hours after announcing he had won an election that…
Mortar shells hit areas near the Presidential Palace
According to Jowhar news, a number of mortar shells landed in Warta Nabada and Boondheere districts near the Presidential Palace. Reports say one of the mortars hit a family home and caused casualties. More details…
Somalia, Hawiye Clan Conference Statement Opposed for Extension
Elders, academics and politicians from the Hawiye community have convened a meeting to oppose a parliamentary extension of Farmajo's term in office. The conference comes at a critical time in the country's unpredictable security situation.…
Chad: IdrissDeby has been re-elected amid fighting rebels…
President IdrissDébyItno, who has ruled Chad for 30 years, was re-elected for a sixth term with 79.32 percent of the vote, according to official results released Monday shortly after the army said it had defeated…
Candidates ‘ Union Refuses To Meet Famrajo
The Union of Candidates rejected the message of the Presidents of Galmudug and HirShabelle at the request of President Farmajo to meet with the candidates. Farmajo has previously called for a meeting with the opposition…
The upper house opposes Farmajo’s parliamentary extension
Somalia's upper house of parliament has issued a statement condemning today's decision by parliament to extend the term of outgoing President Farmajo by two years. A statement from the Upper House said the House of…
