Overnight flash floods trigger El Niño warnings in Somalia’s Mogadishu
The Somali Disaster Management Agency Director Khadar Sheikh Mohamed said the disaster agency had already placed 29 districts across 14 regions on high alert.
17 Sep, 2026
South Africa launches manhunt for killers of sports presenter Owen Ndlovu
Ndlovu was popular for his work in sports broadcasting and music rights advocacy.
17 Sep, 2026
‘Thank You, Türkiye’: Demonstrations of solidarity continue across Somalia
Stadiums and town centres were filled with people expressing gratitude for Türkiye’s humanitarian, development, security and economic engagement with Somalia.
16 Sep, 2026
Lord’s Resistance Army blamed for Central Africa Republic mass kidnapping
One official said the assailants arrived in three villages to kidnap people but some locals managed to flee, with the once weakened group showing a resurgence.
16 Sep, 2026
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa booked off sick after BRICS summit
‘Encouraging signs’ in DR Congo Ebola fight, WHO says
South Africa says US misrepresented its policies after visa restrictions
Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 people
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
16 Sep, 2026
South Sudan replaces election chief three months before national elections
South Sudan’s National Election Commission announced Dec. 22 as the date for the country’s general elections.
16 Sep, 2026
US-South Africa diplomatic rift reopens following new visa restrictions
South Africa calls US allegations of uncompensated land seizures and race-based discrimination flawed and inaccurate.
15 Sep, 2026
Two million to go without food aid in South Sudan within weeks: UN
World Food Programme says unless resources are secured, vulnerable people could lose access to life-saving food and nutrition assistance by October.
15 Sep, 2026
Fleeing Mexican national arrested at Nigerian airport after police raid at meth lab
Arturo Carrera Loaiza was arrested in connection with the laboratory located in Ebonyi State following investigation, the anti-drug agency said.
15 Sep, 2026
US government personnel shot by Eswatini soldiers during anti-smuggling operation
The Americans sustained “minor injuries” and there was an investigation underway, Eswatini government spokesperson told the AP news agency.
15 Sep, 2026
DRC police break up protests against proposed constitutional changes
Police in DRC dispersed opposition protests in several cities on Tuesday against proposed constitutional changes.
15 Sep, 2026
Ruto’s thorn? Inside rapid rise of Kenyan Senator Edwin Sifuna
Until recently, many in Kenya may not have predicted the rapid rise of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to the top of national politics.
15 Sep, 2026
South Africa probes serial killer-style murders of seven women
One victim identified as a woman disappeared after leaving home for an afternoon run.
15 Sep, 2026
‘Thank you, Türkiye’ — Somalis celebrate deepening ties with Ankara
Turkish flags fly in Somalia as crowds celebrate Ankara’s longstanding support for the country.
15 Sep, 2026
Senegal signs agreement with Italian firm for offshore oil explorations
The minister said last week that Senegal was planning to offer 109 oil and gas blocks to local and foreign investors.
