00:54 Somalia African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia at risk amid US funding cuts Washington said its decision was due the government’s lack of progress in containing the al-Shabaab group or in taking ownership of its own security.
01:14 Somalia US to block UN funding for Somalia in blow to AU peace mission In a diplomatic note to the African Union seen by Reuters, the US has vowed to block any spending of UN funds on the AU Support and Stabilisation ...
01:39 South Africa Stores assess damage after looting in South Africa's anti-foreigner protests Ransacked shelves and discarded packaging were all that remained inside several shops near the port city of Durban Wednesday after looting during ...
01:13 Somalia EU imposes visa restrictions on Somalis after readmission row with Mogadishu The European Union is imposing new restrictions on visas for Somali nationals after a disagreement with Mogadishu over the return of irregular ...
00:57 Kenya Top Somali official deported from Kenya over suspected passport fraud Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister was deported from Kenya on Thursday over allegations of passport fraud, according to numerous reports.
01:14 Libya Libya's eastern government bans entry for nationals of four countries The decree prohibits citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia from entering through all land, sea, and air ports.
00:43 Somaliland Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem after historic Israeli recognition For Somaliland, the embassy opening represents a diplomatic victory and could strengthen its campaign for broader international recognition. ...
01:37 Somaliland Somaliland president visits Jerusalem in defiance of Mogadishu Despite having its own government and currency, Somaliland had never been recognized by any nation until Israel did in December 2025.
00:59 FIFA FIFA to pay Somali referee barred by US despite failure to officiate Omar Artan was deported by US immigration official after an 11-hour interrogation in Miami
01:17 Somaliland Somali President says Israel exploiting row with Somaliland In an interview with a local TV station, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Israel's recognition of Somalliland marked one of the darkest days in Somalia's ...
01:03 Somalia Somali ref Omar Artan picked for UEFA Super Cup after US World Cup ban Somali referee Omar Artan has been picked to officiate the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August, just days after he was denied entry to the ...
01:34 Mexico FIFA boss defends World Cup tickets prices and brushes off visa row Gianni Infantino said it was 'unfortunate' that Somali referee, Omar Artan, had been denied entry to the US, adding that FIFA cannot dictate ...
01:54 Somalia Somali football referee denied entry to US returns home to hero's welcome Speaking at the airport, Omar Artan told supporters not to give up hope and vowed to participate in the next World Cup.
01:33 Somalia Somalis shocked by 'damaging' US decision to bar World Cup referee Omar Artan A decision by US customs officials last week to deny entry to Somali referee Omar Artan is being met with blowback from fans and officials alike.
01:35 South Africa Ramaphosa warning to vigilantes fails to quell South Africa's anti-migrant protests Hundreds of anti-migrant protesters marched through a township outside Johannesburg on Monday, one day after South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa ...
01:02 USA Somali referee Omar Artan denied entry to US ahead of World Cup US Customs and Border Protection said Monday that a Somali national who was planning to referee in the World Cup had been denied entry after ...
01:38 Somalia Former Somali president accuses government of intimidation following clashes Sharif Sheikh Ahmed's comments came after two days of clashes between government and opposition forces.
01:34 Somalia Somali capital rocked by gunfire ahead of planned protests People in Mogadishu say they endured a "sleepless night" after heavy gunfire rocked Somalia's capital, with smoke rising over the city and armed ...
01:24 USA Five countries elected non-permanent members of UN Security Council Zimbabwe was elected unopposed for the African Group and will be joined by Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, and Trinidad and Tobago.
00:41 Somalia Mogadishu residents flee as gunfire breaks out near house of former Somali PM Residents of Mogadishu’s Howl Wadaag district fled in panic as gunfire broke out near the house of former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. ...
01:31 Xenophobic Attack Foreign nationals in South Africa seek community protection after weekend of deadly violence At least two people died after anti-immigrant protests in South Africa's Western Cape this weekend turned violent. Now foreign nationals in the ...
02:30 Ethiopia Vote counting continues in Ethiopia after polls marred by insecurity The election board said the delays were primarily due to the long queues observed on Monday, despite the extension of voting until midnight.
01:18 Ethiopia Vote count begins as ruling party targets landslide win Vote counting is underway in Ethiopia after millions of citizens cast ballots in a parliamentary election widely expected to hand Prime Minister ...
01:40 Ghana First group of Ghanaians arrivein Accra following repatriation from South Africa Around 800 people from Ghana have said they want to leave amid heightened anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa.
01:02 Israel Somaliland to open first-ever embassy in Jerusalem Somaliland has announced it will open its first-ever embassy anywhere in the world in Jerusalem, marking a significant diplomatic step following ...
AFCON AFCON 2027 qualifying groups announced The draw for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations was held on Tuesday in Cairo, with teams learning their routes to the tournament ...
01:25 Somaliland Somaliland marks independence day with renewed push for international recognition Despite the fanfare, no other country has followed Israel’s lead, leaving Somaliland’s quest for wider recognition unresolved.
10:00 World News Kenya and France are organizing the Africa Forward 2026 summit [Africanews Today] Every Monday, Africanews Today brings you a new update on pan-African current affairs
01:20 Somalia Somali security forces open fire on protesters in Mogadishu, killing one One person was killed and another injured on Sunday after Somali security forces opened fire to disperse an opposition‑led protest in Mogadishu, ...
02:20 Venice Biennale African nations showcase art at Venice Biennale The presence of African nations at the Venice Art Biennale continues to grow, with four countries making their debut this year: Guinea, Equatorial ...
![Kenya and France are organizing the Africa Forward 2026 summit [Africanews Today]](https://images.euronews.com/articles/stories/09/75/40/81/320x180_cmsv2_51868f3e-ef78-58be-9343-758147e5c403-9754081.jpg)
