By The African Exponent South Africa retains its lead as Africa’s most powerful country in 2025, holding the highest global ranking among African nations at 28. North Africa dominates the top positions, with Egypt and Morocco leveraging historic influence and modern economic strategies to boost global standing. West and East Africa continue to rise, with

During an open debate on maritime security held by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Government of Somalia stressed the importance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as the foundation for the peaceful and cooperative use of the world’s oceans. Read: Somalia at risk of reimposition of UN

By Anadolu Agency A severe heat wave hit eight Arab countries on Monday, with meteorological agencies warning that extreme temperatures, high humidity, and wildfires would continue through the weekend, with the heat expected to subside by Friday or Saturday. Egypt The Egyptian Meteorological Authority said the country is experiencing “extremely hot weather across most regions,

By Anadolu Agency Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators in European countries held rallies and marches Saturday in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, demanding an end to Israeli attacks on the enclave. Brits took to the streets in London to protest the attacks and demand an immediate ceasefire as part of the 30th National

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin talk during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam November 11, 2017. Photographer Jorge Silva/File Photo By Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to negotiate an end to the war in

By Anadolu Agency Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday discussed prospects for a settlement in Ukraine in a phone call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, according to media reports. According to a statement from the Chinese government, Putin briefed Xi on the results of US envoy Steve Witkoff’s visit to Moscow earlier this week

This photo taken on Aug. 5 shows protesters gathering at Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima, Japan to criticize the Japanese government’s ongoing military buildup policies. Photographer Jia Haocheng By Xinhua News Agency On Aug. 6, Hiroshima once again became the stage for solemn remembrance. Bells tolled and doves took flight as citizens gathered in Peace

By Kenyans Kenya stands to incur considerable losses if it loses its Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status with the United States, after it emerged that US legislators were questioning this status. Kenya secured MNNA status during the Joe Biden administration, when President William Ruto made a state visit to Washington in May 2024 – the

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands as they hold a press conference on July 10, 2025 in London, England. Photographer Leon Neal/File Photo By Reuters Britain said it will begin implementing a deal to return some migrants who arrive on small boats to France within days, a key

By Anadolu Agency Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday congratulated British Prime Minister Starmer for his statements on recognition of the state of Palestine. In a phone call, the two leaders discussed relations between Turkey and the United Kingdom, as well as regional and global issues, said the Turkish Communications Directorate. Erdogan said that