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December 27, 2021 - Somalian president, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed put out a statement on Monday that he has suspended the powers of Prime Minister Mohammed Hussein Roble pending an investigation for corruption. Read more
December 25, 2021 - A suicide bomber has killed at least 6 people and injured at least 13 as they were celebrating Christmas in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday in the city of Beni. Read more
November 29, 2021 - US State Department is urging all U.S. citizens to evacuate Ethiopia due to the ongoing conflict there saying that it will not be able to evacuate them if the situation worsens and nears the capital. The US estimates about 30,000 to 40,000 US citizens. Read more
November 22, 2021 - Armed CODECO rebels raided Drodro village in D.R. Congo and killed at least 12 people, including six children, four men and two women. Local reports said that more had been killed in the attack than was reported. Read more
October 25, 2021 - Coup D'etat currently happening in Sudan. Several of Hamdok's ministers have been arrested and reports say that the house of Hamdok has been surrounded by the army. Read more
September 29, 2021 - The Nigerian air force has fired upon and killed dozens of civilians at a village in Northeast Nigeria. Read more
September 2, 2021 - In eastern Congo 20 people were kidnapped by rebels on Wednesday after the rebels ambushed a civilian convoy that was stalled, killing 5 people in the process. Read more
August 25, 2021 - AFRICOM: U.S. Africa Command has conducted a joint airstrike against al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Shabaab group in the vicinity of Amara town in Galmudug region amid intensified operations to weed out the the militants in the region. Read more
August 25, 2021 - Algeria has cut ties with Morocco saying that the reason is due to 'hostile actions' and says that Morocco is waging an all out 'media war' against Algeria. Read more
August 4, 2021 - The US carried out its third strike on Somalia in two weeks on August 1st in support of Somali government forces around Qeycad according to US Military. Read more
July 23, 2021 - The US military has carried out the second airstrike in Somalia, Africa this week against al-Shabaab terrorists, which are reported to have ties to Al Qaeda. Read more
July 21, 2021 - The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in Somalia, Africa against al-Shabaab terrorists, which have ties to Al Qaeda. U.S. troops were not located in Somalia at the time of the airstrike. Read more
July 13, 2021 - More than 70 people have been killed in South Africa after unrest due to the jailing of the former president Jacob Zuma. Read more
June 25, 2021: At least 64 people were killed and nearly 200 wounded on Tuesday due to an airstrike on a busy Ethiopian market in Tigray. Read more
April 26, 2021: Gunfire Erupted In The Capital Of Somalia Sunday Between Government Soldiers & Those Who Are Not Happy With The President Mohamed Abdullahi Who Was Granted Two More Years Of Power By The Lower House Of Parliament. This Has Left Citizens Angry And Declaring That They Don't Want A Dictatorship That Remains In Power Indefinitely. Read more
President Of Somalia Suspends Prime Minister Pending Corruption Investigation - Somalian president, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed put out a statement on Monday that he has suspended the powers of Prime Minister Mohammed Hussein Roble pending an investigation for corruption.
The Prime Minister said that the action was taken due to an investigation of accusations that the Prime Minister had fraudulently acquired land.
This is not the first time the President has suspended the Prime Minister in an ongoing dispute between the two which has caused months of tension in the government.
Just days before the announcement of the suspension the two had accused one another of holding up parliamentary elections.
Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 6 In DR Congo - A suicide bomber has killed at least 6 people and injured at least 13 as they were celebrating Christmas in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday in the city of Beni.
Military officials in the province of North Kivu put out a statement saying "The suicide bomber, prevented by security from gaining access to the bar, packed with clients, activated the bomb at the entrance".
According to the statement the attack was blamed on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), the most prominent militia currently active in the region.
A source at the City Hall told AFP news that two children were killed in the blast, as well as two local officials.
Around 30 people were at the location where the bomb went off celebrating Christmas, two witnesses told AFP news.
US State Department Urging All U.S. Citizens To Evacuate Ethiopia - US State Department is urging all U.S. citizens to evacuate Ethiopia due to the ongoing conflict there saying that it will not be able to evacuate them if the situation worsens and nears the capital. The US estimates about 30,000 to 40,000 US citizens.
CODECO Rebels Raid Drodro Village In D.R. Congo Killing 12 - Armed CODECO rebels raided Drodro village in D.R. Congo and killed at least 12 people, including six children, four men and two women. Local reports said that more had been killed in the attack than was reported.
Coup D'etat Currently Happening In Sudan - Coup D'etat currently happening in Sudan. Several of Hamdok's ministers have been arrested and reports say that the house of Hamdok has been surrounded by the army.
A fish market in the village of Daban Masara were bombed by two planes on Sunday according to Husaini, a man who spoke to Reuters as long as only his first name was mentioned. The Nigerian army has been involved in a war against Islamic insurgencies in the country for 12 years.
Nigerian Air Force Fires Upon And Kills Dozens Of Civilians - The Nigerian air force has fired upon and killed dozens of civilians at a village in Northeast Nigeria.
A fish market in the village of Daban Masara were bombed by two planes on Sunday according to Husaini, a man who spoke to Reuters as long as only his first name was mentioned. The Nigerian army has been involved in a war against Islamic insurgencies in the country for 12 years.
"At least 50 people were killed instantly... including my friend who got married just three weeks ago" stated Husaini.
Rebels Kidnap 20 People In East Congo After Ambushing A Convoy - In eastern Congo 20 people were kidnapped by rebels on Wednesday after the rebels ambushed a civilian convoy that was stalled, killing 5 people in the process.
The rebels took dozens of hostages, with 20 people found to be still missing some hours later. The attack happened when the convey stopped for repairs on one of its vehicles according to Captain Jules Ngongo who spoke to AP news.
At first 80 people were kidnapped but the army was able to rescue 60 of the people who were captured according to Ngongo. "We call on people to remain calm and to trust their army because it is difficult to fight the terrorists, but we will fight for peace to return as soon as possible".
AFRICOM: US Africa Command Conducts Joint Strike Against Al-Shabaab group in Town Of Amara - AFRICOM: U.S. Africa Command has conducted a joint airstrike against al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Shabaab group in the vicinity of Amara town in Galmudug region amid intensified operations to weed out the the militants in the region.
Algeria Cuts Ties With Morocco And Cites 'Hostile Actions' As The Reason - Algeria has cut ties with Morocco saying that the reason is due to 'hostile actions' and says that Morocco is waging an all out 'media war' against Algeria.
Algeria's Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra read a statement from the President at a news conference saying, "Algeria has decided to break diplomatic relations with Morocco starting today".
The Foreign Minister of Algeria also said that Morocco is a military base in which to launch attacks on Algeria. Among the reasons cited for the ties being cut is Israel's alleged use of Pegasus spyware on Algerians, as well as Morocco hosting Yair Lapid, Israel's Alternate Prime Minister, who criticized Algeria during his visit in Morocco.
DR Congo Accepts Help Of US Special Forces Against ADF, Group Linked To ISIS - The president of DR Congo, Felix Tshisekedi has accepted help from US special forces to aid the Congolese army fight against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which is a group that is linked to ISIS terrorists.
The United States has declared the ADF a terrorist group and is seen as the most deadly armed militia group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). According to the country's Catholic Church , the ADF has murdered around 6,000 civilians since 2013.
The U.S. mission in DR Congo will last a couple of weeks and will aid the Congolese army in fighting the ADF in the Virunga and Garamba national parks. The presidential administration of DR Congo put out a statement saying, "President Felix Tshisekedi authorised the deployment of American anti-terrorism experts in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo".
The US State Department put out a statement in March saying that the ADF is known all over the region for its "brutal violence against Congolese citizens and regional military forces".
US Carries Out Third Strike In Somalia In Two Weeks On Sunday - The US carried out its third strike on Somalia in two weeks on August 1st in support of Somali government forces around Qeycad according to US Military.
The strike happened in the location where forces trained by the US Military were combating al-Shabab militants. It is not known where there were militants killed or injured.
The Information Ministry of Somalia stated, "This is another major blow to al-Shabab’s means to wage war against the Somali people. The airstrikes destroyed a large al-Shabab firing position engaging Danab and SNA (Somali Army) forces as they approached".
US Military Carries Out Second Airstrike In Somalia, Africa This Week - The US military has carried out the second airstrike in Somalia, Africa this week against al-Shabaab terrorists, which are reported to have ties to Al Qaeda.
The airstrike, which happened just three days after the previous strike took place in Galmudug, Somalia. The Pentagon says no U.S. forces were accompanying Somali troops during the airstrike.
The Pentagon put out a statement saying, "U.S. forces are authorized to conduct strikes in support of combatant commander designated partner forces under collective self-defense".
US Military Carries Out Airstrikes In Somalia, Africa - The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in Somalia, Africa against al-Shabaab terrorists, which have ties to Al Qaeda. U.S. troops were not located in Somalia at the time of the airstrike. Read more
More Than 70 Dead In South Africa In Unrest Due To Imprisonment Of Former President - More than 70 people have been killed in South Africa after unrest due to the jailing of the former president Jacob zuma. Over 1,300 people have been arrested in total with many people taking the opportunity to loot televisions, microwaves and clothing.
Thousands of soldiers took to the streets after the local police force struggled to handle the situation alone. Police minister Bheki Cele stated, "We are confident our law enforcement agencies are able to do their job successfully. The current situation on the ground is under strong surveillance and we will ensure it will not deteriorate further".
At Least 64 Killed In Africa From Airstrike On Ethiopian Market In Tigray - At least 64 people were killed and nearly 200 wounded on Tuesday due to an airstrike on a busy Ethiopian market in Tigray.
A spokesperson for the Ethiopian army said that the military carried out the airstrike on Togoga but was intended to target rebel fighters.
Col Getnet Adane told AFP that those who were killed and injured were rebel fighters dressed as civilians to avoid being targeted. He said, "We do not accept that this operation targeted civilians. The Ethiopian air force uses the latest technology, so it conducted a precision strike that was successful".
The fact that children as young as two years old were among the casualties tells a different story however as they could not have possibly been rebel fighters.
