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African Union urges peaceful dialogue in Somalia amid federal government, South West state tensions

African Union urges peaceful dialogue in Somalia amid federal government, South West state tensions

Bloc ‘stands ready to support dialogue and reconciliation,’ says statement

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Somali forces kill over 42 al-Shabaab terrorists, including 2 ringleaders, in military operations
26.03.2026

Somali forces kill over 42 al-Shabaab terrorists, including 2 ringleaders, in military operations

Abdihamid Ali Abdullahi Macalin, Suleyman Omar Fidow, among al-Qaeda-linked terror group's members, killed in military operations in Middle Juba and Lower Shabelle regions, says official statement

African Union hails UN slavery resolution as ‘important step toward truth, justice, and healing’
26.03.2026

African Union hails UN slavery resolution as ‘important step toward truth, justice, and healing’

Resolution passed 123 - 3, with US, Israel, Argentina opposing; 52 countries abstained, including EU members, UK, Canada, Japan, others

Uganda military chief says country would join war if Israel faces defeat
26.03.2026

Uganda military chief says country would join war if Israel faces defeat

General calls for end to conflict but warns Kampala would intervene amid rising Iran tensions

Madagascar’s president appoints 30-member Cabinet
26.03.2026

Madagascar’s president appoints 30-member Cabinet

Cabinet, including nine women, joins newly appointed prime minister

Libya says drifting Russian tanker moved to international waters off coast
26.03.2026

Libya says drifting Russian tanker moved to international waters off coast

National Oil Corporation tasked with safely unloading vessel after operation