Fear only strengthens its hold on Somalia’s central plains, where truckers driving on drought-stricken roads now face more than landmines and insurgents. For Zakeriya Hersi, a 36-year-old truck driver plying his trade between the northern port city of Bosaso and the Hiiraan region, every trip is now a roll of the dice with his life.
The Government of Ghana has confirmed that eight Ghanaian nationals have now died following a terrorist attack in Titao, in northern Burkina Faso, prompting renewed travel advisories and an emergency medical evacuation of injured victims. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, authorities described the February 14, 2026, attack as a
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, millions of Muslims around the world prepare to observe one of the most sacred periods in the Islamic calendar. This year, Ramadan begins on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. But what exactly is Ramadan, who observes it, and how is it practiced? Ramadan is observed by Muslims all around