Africa: All of Africa Today – August 24, 2026

[Shabelle] Mogadishu — Somalia’s parliamentary speaker, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, has concluded talks with lawmakers representing the opposition, as the country’s parliament seeks to accelerate its work and strengthen cooperation among legislators. Post

Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has. Post Views: 1

[DW] Heavy seasonal rains caused a mound of garbage to collapse, burying dozens of people and nearby homes before the break of dawn. Post Views: 1

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous ‘hand of God’ goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction. Post Views: 1

Washington imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods including fishing rods and hockey sticks, while Canada retaliates with levies on US steel and electronics Here is some analysis on the looming trade war