Top 10 countries with the oldest constitutions in Africa

By The African Exponent How long can a constitution last in Africa? While constitutional changes are part of the political landscape to be developed, some countries have managed to maintain the same founding documents for decades. These constitutions have directed nations through leadership change, civil war, and social changes, as a quiet witness to history.

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US imposes visa bans on Indian agents over illegal migration

Passengers are waiting to drop off their baggage at Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi Airport in India, April 24, 2024. Reuters/File Photo By Reuters The U.S. State Department announced Monday it is imposing visa restrictions on owners and employees of India-based travel agencies accused of knowingly aiding illegal migration to the United

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British premier hails new UK, EU agreement on trade, security and mobility

By Anadolu Agency The UK prime minister on Monday announced a new agreement with the EU aimed at boosting trade, easing border frictions, and enhancing co-operation on security and migration, marking what Downing Street has described as “a new chapter” in the bilateral relationship. The deal, finalized after six months of negotiations, is the third

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Oil prices slip as US, China concerns weigh

A view shows the crude oil terminal Kozmino on the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022. Photographer Tatiana Meel/File Photo By Reuters Oil prices slipped on Monday, weighed down by Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating and official data that showed a slow down in

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Submission of Evidence of High Treason by the President and Speaker in the Turkey-Somalia Oil and Gas Agreement

File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr. Abdillahi Hashi Abib I write this letter with the highest sense of national duty and legal obligation to inform you of a grave constitutional betrayal committed by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the Speaker of the House of the People, Adan Mohamed

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Kremlin says signatory to possible agreement with Ukraine remains Russia’s key concern

By Anadolu Agency Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday that for Russia a key issue in ongoing negotiations with Ukraine is determining who will ultimately sign any potential agreements. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Peskov confirmed that Russia is preparing a list of conditions for a ceasefire, which it will soon be

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Russia, Ukraine agree on large-scale prisoner swap further talks in Istanbul

By Xinhua News Agency Delegations of Russia and Ukraine concluded their meeting in Turkey’s Istanbul on Friday, agreeing to hold a new round of negotiations and have a large-scale prisoner exchange. As a key outcome of the two-hour talks, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a prisoner exchange involving 1,000 people from each side. According to

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Somalia’s 103 MPs from both houses of the Parliament have unanimously demanded the resignation of corrupt president Hassan Sheikh

File Photo/Somali Times Somalia’s 103 MPs from both houses of the Parliament have unanimously demanded the resignation of corrupt president Hassan Sheikh. Read: Exclusive: Somalia airspace revenue collected by Hassan Sheikh and his family Read: Somalia is the number 1 country for corruption Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate country The MPs, who issued a

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Former Somali President Farmajo says Hassan Sheikh violated the country’s transitional federal constitution

File Photo/Somali Times Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has accused President Hassan Sheikh of violating the Transitional Federal Constitution, warning of the danger of favouring factionalism over unity and the common good, putting the country in a dangerous situation that undermines unity and stability. Read: Exclusive: Somalia airspace revenue collected by Hassan Sheikh and

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Global airlines body says Chinese aircraft to boost aviation sector

Zhao Chunling, chief designer of China’s homegrown wide-body C929 aircraft at Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd, is pictured at a research institute of COMAC in Shanghai, east China, March 5, 2025. Photographer Liu Ying By Xinhua News Agency The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global trade association representing airlines, said on Tuesday that

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