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Djibouti president Guelleh warns against Israeli base construction in Berbera

File Photo/Somali Times The President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, spoke out in a recent article in Jeune Afrique about Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, describing the move as a threat to regional stability and the unity of Somalia. Read: Somalia President meets Ugandan dictator Yoweri Museveni for advice Read: Somalia officials abuse diplomatic passports for

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More than 1,700 Africans fighting for Russia, Ukraine says

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his Ghanaian counterpart Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa visit the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine outside the Saint Michael’s Cathedral, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 25, 2026. Taras Spivak/Press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine/Handout By Reuters More than 1,700 Africans

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Iran stresses willingness to reach nuclear deal as U.S. deploys more warplanes

This photo taken on Feb. 20, 2026 shows a city view of Tehran, Iran. By Xinhua News Agency Senior Iranian officials on Tuesday stressed Iran’s willingness to reach a nuclear deal with the United States, while Washington continues to escalate its military posture in the Middle East, deploying advanced fighter jets. Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed

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Oil rises to near seven-month highs on US-Iran tensions

A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia July 14, 2025. Stringer/File Photo By Reuters Oil prices rose on Tuesday, nearing seven-month highs, with traders assessing risks to supply from any military escalation as another round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks loomed. Brent crude futures rose 48 cents, or 0.7%,

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Top criminal court to open confirmation hearing for former Philippine President Duterte

By Anadolu Agency The International Criminal Court will open a confirmation of charges hearing Monday against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague in a case alleging crimes against humanity, local media reported. The four-day proceedings will include the annual review of Duterte’s detention, a procedural step to determine whether he is fit to

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US evacuates hundreds of troops from Qatar, Bahrain amid Iran tensions: Report

By Anadolu Agency Hundreds of US troops have been pulled out of the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, The New York Times reported Friday, citing anonymous Pentagon sources. The report also said forces have been evacuated from Bahrain, where the US Navy’s 5th Fleet is based. American forces remain stationed at bases in Iraq,

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Iran complains to UN over US threats

Iran’s Ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani The letter, dated 19 February 2026, addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Security Council President James Kariuki, said that US President Donald Trump’s recent statements are a violation of the UN Charter and international law. Iran specifically referred to a post Trump posted on social media

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King Charles’ brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Aylsham,

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UK blocks US from using RAF bases for potential Iran strikes

RAF F-35 aircraft performs a demonstration flight during the fifth day of Farnborough International Air show at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Farnborough, United Kingdom/File photo By Anadolu Agency The United Kingdom has refused to grant US forces permission to use British military bases for potential strikes against Iran, The Times reported on

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UK police arrest King Charles’ brother Andrew, BBC reports

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor rides a horse in Windsor Great Park, near to Royal Lodge, a property on the estate surrounding Windsor Castle, where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, resides, after the U.S. Justice Department has released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Windsor, Britain,

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