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Somalia says historic oil exploration carries economic, geopolitical significance

Somalia says historic oil exploration carries economic, geopolitical significance

Remarks come as Turkish drill ship Cagri Bey arrives in Somalia’s waters to begin 1st offshore drilling

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Death toll rises to 28 in Nigeria gunmen attack
31.03.2026

Death toll rises to 28 in Nigeria gunmen attack

Plateau State governor describes incident as 'tragic,' 'senseless'

Commercial flights resume to Somalia's South West state after nearly 2-week halt
31.03.2026

Commercial flights resume to Somalia's South West state after nearly 2-week halt

South West state had suspended flights over dispute with Mogadishu on state president Laftagareen's mandate

Central African Republic’s Touadera sworn in for third term
30.03.2026

Central African Republic’s Touadera sworn in for third term

Touadera to rule for seven-year term under a 2023 constitutional change which increased term of office

African Union urges peaceful dialogue in Somalia amid federal government, South West state tensions
29.03.2026

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

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

Republic of Congo’s top court validates reelection of President Nguesso
29.03.2026

Republic of Congo’s top court validates reelection of President Nguesso

Constitutional Court rejects request for annulment of March 15 presidential election filed by opposition candidate