Diplomat News Network – Somalia & Global News

A Somali National Army soldier holding an AK-47 rifle during a field operation, standing alert in a secured area as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts in southern Somalia.
Somali Army Kills 22 Militants in Lower Shabelle Raid

Mogadishu (Diplomat.so) – The Ministry of Defence of the Federal Government of Somalia confirmed on Wednesday, 29 April, that the Somali National Army, in coordination with

Boat overturns on River Nguse in Kagadi, multiple people unaccounted for as search efforts continue.
Uganda Boat Disaster Leaves 30 Missing

Kigali (Diplomat.so) – Uganda Police Marine Unit said on Wednesday, 29 April, that a canoe carrying 35–40 passengers capsized on River Nguse in Kagadi District on Tuesday

Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
DRC President Orders Mining Sector Review

Kinshasa (Diplomat.so) - Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ordered a comprehensive audit of mining export revenues and state assets in Kins

A Nigerian soldier crouches on one knee, gripping his AK-47 tightly as he scans the surroundings in a tense, alert stance during an ongoing security operation.
Nigerian troops kill 18 militants in Borno offensive

Abuja (Diplomat.so) - Nigerian Armed Forces troops working with Air Force surveillance units and local auxiliary forces killed at least 18 militants during coordinated operati

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister of Health of Ghana.
Ghana Rejects US Health Deal Over Data Access Issue

Accra (Diplomat.so) - Ghana Ministry of Health and government negotiators ended talks with the United States on Tuesday, April 28, in Accra after rejecting provisions requirin