Africa

Somali premier hails 'historic' deep-sea drilling mission with Türkiye

Somali premier hails 'historic' deep-sea drilling mission with Türkiye

Barre hails Türkiye’s drilling venture as a catalyst for Somalia’s growth

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Niger’s president arrives in Algeria amid signs of easing tensions
15.02.2026

Niger’s president arrives in Algeria amid signs of easing tensions

Visit follows restoration of diplomatic representation after more than 10 months of strain between Algiers and Niamey

Somali airstrike kills 15 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia
15.02.2026

Somali airstrike kills 15 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia

Airstrike targets terrorists planting improvised explosive devices along key road in Middle Shabelle region, says Somali Defense Ministry

Malian forces 'neutralize' about dozen terrorists in central region, army says
15.02.2026

Malian forces 'neutralize' about dozen terrorists in central region, army says

Operation carried out between Bambara-Maoude and Inadjatafane in Douentza

Madagascar declares Cyclone Gezani a national disaster
14.02.2026

Madagascar declares Cyclone Gezani a national disaster

Storm kills 43, destroys thousands of homes as government calls for climate resilience

Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council ‘indefensible,’ Guterres tells AU summit
14.02.2026

Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council ‘indefensible,’ Guterres tells AU summit

Leaders also spotlight water security as key to peace, climate resilience, development