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April 27, 2026

Mali unrest

Video shows armed militants gathering in Kidal, Mali as smoke rises. (Video: Reuters.)

Sabastian Sawe finishes London Marathon in under two hours to break men’s world record

April 26, 2026

Sabastian Sawe finishes London Marathon in under two hours to break men’s world record

Kenyan Sabastian Sawe shattered the men's marathon world record at the 2025 London Marathon, finishing in under two hours at 1:59:30 to claim victory.

California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition

April 24, 2026

California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition

California vineyard tycoon Ernie Dosio, 75, was killed by elephants during a hunting expedition in Gabon's Lope-Okanda rainforest, reports say.

Travel warning escalates for popular getaway as dangers and security threats mount

April 22, 2026

Travel warning escalates for popular getaway as dangers and security threats mount

Canada warns travelers to exercise caution in Morocco, citing petty theft, armed robberies, card fraud and terrorism risks for foreigners. The guidance aligns with U.S. guidance.

Pope Leo urges Africans to stay and 'serve your country' instead of migrating as displacement climbs

April 21, 2026

Pope Leo urges Africans to stay and 'serve your country' instead of migrating as displacement climbs

Pope Leo XIV urged African youth to stay and improve their own countries rather than migrate while speaking to university students in Cameroon's capital.

Influencer’s safari getaway turns deadly days after proposal as police question fiancé, family demands answers

April 17, 2026

Influencer’s safari getaway turns deadly days after proposal as police question fiancé, family demands answers

Influencer Ashly Robinson, also known as Ashlee Jenae, died in Zanzibar after a reported misunderstanding with her fiancé, authorities say in probe.

Could Somaliland base emerge as US foothold against Iran, Houthis in key sea lanes?

April 13, 2026

Could Somaliland base emerge as US foothold against Iran, Houthis in key sea lanes?

Somaliland is offering the U.S. a Red Sea port and air base at Berbera as Iran pushes Houthis to disrupt shipping through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait.

Africom general visits Somaliland in November

April 13, 2026

Africom general visits Somaliland in November

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin Anderson, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) met with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. He also visited Hargeisa and Berbera on Nov. 26, 2025. (Video by Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Tucceri.)

Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip

April 12, 2026

Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV begins a four-nation African visit Monday, traveling to the fastest-growing continent for the Catholic Church on his fourth foreign trip.

American tourists warned of arrest, jail time for taking photos, pocketing souvenirs in locale

April 6, 2026

American tourists warned of arrest, jail time for taking photos, pocketing souvenirs in locale

The U.S. State Department updated its Ethiopia travel advisory, warning American travelers of unrest, strict currency rules, photography bans and possible $3,000 exit fees.