Latest NewsTurkey increases its footprint in naval drone exports
The ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) developed for the Qatari Coast Guard by Ares Shipyard and ULAQ Global is seen in this photo at an undisclosed location, Jan. 3, 2026. ULAQ Global
Read More15 dead, 28 missing after ferry carrying over 300 passengers sinks in southern Philippines
By Anadolu Agency At least 15 people died early Monday after a ferry carrying more than 300 passengers sank off Basilan province in the southern Philippines. Another 28 are missing, according to
Read MoreEgyptian-Chinese archaeologists uncover ancient sacred lake in S. Egypt
Guests visit the ruins of the “sacred lake” at the Montu Temple precinct in the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt, Jan. 24, 2026. An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission
Read MoreThousands brave bitter cold to demand ICE leave Minneapolis
People take part in a rally on the day of a general strike to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of immigration enforcement officers on the streets of
Read MoreSomalia dodgy president Hassan Sheikh to submit new constitutional amendments to parliament
File Photo/Somali Times Strong concerns are already being expressed about the efforts of the Somalia presidency to make a first amendment to the country’s interim constitution, while opposition
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Turkey increases its footprint in naval drone exports
The ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) developed for the Qatari Coast Guard by Ares Shipyard and ULAQ Global is seen in this photo at an undisclosed location, Jan. 3, 2026. ULAQ Global
Read More15 dead, 28 missing after ferry carrying over 300 passengers sinks in southern Philippines
By Anadolu Agency At least 15 people died early Monday after a ferry carrying more than 300 passengers sank off Basilan province in the southern Philippines. Another 28 are missing, according to
Read MoreEgyptian-Chinese archaeologists uncover ancient sacred lake in S. Egypt
Guests visit the ruins of the “sacred lake” at the Montu Temple precinct in the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt, Jan. 24, 2026. An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission
Read MoreThousands brave bitter cold to demand ICE leave Minneapolis
People take part in a rally on the day of a general strike to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of immigration enforcement officers on the streets of
Read MoreSomalia dodgy president Hassan Sheikh to submit new constitutional amendments to parliament
File Photo/Somali Times Strong concerns are already being expressed about the efforts of the Somalia presidency to make a first amendment to the country’s interim constitution, while opposition
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Featured ArticlesTurkey increases its footprint in naval drone exports
The ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) developed for the Qatari Coast Guard by Ares Shipyard and ULAQ Global is seen in this photo at an undisclosed location, Jan. 3, 2026. ULAQ Global
Turkey increases its footprint in naval drone exports
The ULAQ armed unmanned surface vessel (AUSV) developed for the Qatari Coast Guard by Ares Shipyard and ULAQ Global is seen in this photo at an undisclosed location, Jan. 3, 2026. ULAQ Global
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKEthiopia successfully launches second satellite into space, with help from China again
The Deputy General Director of Ethiopia Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Yishrun Alemayehu, confirmed the Horn of Africa nation successfully launched its second Chinese-backed
Read MoreKenya’s top court to issue final ruling on president’s constitutional changes
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta gives a statement on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination, during a European Union – African Union summit, in Brussels, Belgium February 18,
Read MoreUS has announced a bounty of 5 million dollars for Al-Shabab spokesman
File Photo/Somali Times The United States has announced a bounty of 5 million dollars for Al-Shabab spokesman Ali Mohamed Rage Ali Dhere. The Justice Award program of the US State Department has
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Ethiopia successfully launches second satellite into space, with help from China again
The Deputy General Director of Ethiopia Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI), Yishrun Alemayehu, confirmed the Horn of Africa nation successfully launched its second Chinese-backed
Read MoreKenya’s top court to issue final ruling on president’s constitutional changes
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta gives a statement on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination, during a European Union – African Union summit, in Brussels, Belgium February 18,
Read MoreUS has announced a bounty of 5 million dollars for Al-Shabab spokesman
File Photo/Somali Times The United States has announced a bounty of 5 million dollars for Al-Shabab spokesman Ali Mohamed Rage Ali Dhere. The Justice Award program of the US State Department has
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Blog PostsAfrican health body says continent ‘facing worst outbreak of cholera’ in 25 years
By Anadolu Agency Africa is facing “the worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years,” which is surging in Burundi and Angola, a health body said Thursday. Data from the Africa Centres for Disease
Former Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo returns to Mogadishu
File Photo/Somali Times Former President of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo returned to Mogadishu today, after years of absence from the country. Read: Somalia
Somalia future council warns against Hassan Sheikh’s extension of his term plan
File Photo/Somali Times The Somalia future council, which is united by the Jubaland and Puntland administrations, and opposition members who have left the Salvation Forum, issued a strong
Africa Tech Festival kicks off in South Africa with focus on inclusive digital future
People visit the AfricaCom exhibition during the Africa Tech Festival 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, Nov. 11, 2025. The Africa Tech Festival kicked off on Tuesday in Cape Town, the legislative
US president voices support for deal to end 41-day government shutdown
By Anadolu Agency US President Donald Trump said Monday that he supports a bipartisan agreement to end the 41-day government shutdown as the Senate Republican leadership seeks a rapid vote on the
Trading platform eToro beats profit estimates as retail investors ride market boom
The eToro logo is displayed on a screen during the company’s IPO at the Nasdaq Market, in New York City, U.S., May 15, 2025. Photographer Brendan McDermid By Reuters Stock and crypto
New Zealand national park fire continues to blaze
By Xinhua News Agency The forest fire in New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park continued to blaze on Monday, with the fire size likely to have increased from the estimated 2,500 hectares,
Ruthless Djibouti dictator Ismail Omar Guelleh officially announces his candidacy for a sixth term
File Photo/Somali Times Djibouti dictator Ismail Omar Guelleh has officially announced his candidacy for a sixth term in office in the country’s presidential election scheduled for April 2026,
Chinese charity celebrates 10th anniversary of school feeding program in Ethiopia
By Xinhua News Agency The China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD) on Friday marked the 10th anniversary of its “Smiling Children Program” in Ethiopia, which provides daily meals
Trump says Kazakhstan has agreed to join Abraham Accords
By Anadolu Agency US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Kazakhstan has agreed to formally enter into the series of normalization deals he has brokered between Israel and Muslim-majority
African health body says continent ‘facing worst outbreak of cholera’ in 25 years
By Anadolu Agency Africa is facing “the worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years,” which is surging in Burundi and Angola, a health body said Thursday. Data from the Africa Centres for Disease
Former Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo returns to Mogadishu
File Photo/Somali Times Former President of the Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo returned to Mogadishu today, after years of absence from the country. Read: Somalia
Somalia future council warns against Hassan Sheikh’s extension of his term plan
File Photo/Somali Times The Somalia future council, which is united by the Jubaland and Puntland administrations, and opposition members who have left the Salvation Forum, issued a strong
Africa Tech Festival kicks off in South Africa with focus on inclusive digital future
People visit the AfricaCom exhibition during the Africa Tech Festival 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, Nov. 11, 2025. The Africa Tech Festival kicked off on Tuesday in Cape Town, the legislative
US president voices support for deal to end 41-day government shutdown
By Anadolu Agency US President Donald Trump said Monday that he supports a bipartisan agreement to end the 41-day government shutdown as the Senate Republican leadership seeks a rapid vote on the
Trading platform eToro beats profit estimates as retail investors ride market boom
The eToro logo is displayed on a screen during the company’s IPO at the Nasdaq Market, in New York City, U.S., May 15, 2025. Photographer Brendan McDermid By Reuters Stock and crypto
New Zealand national park fire continues to blaze
By Xinhua News Agency The forest fire in New Zealand’s Tongariro National Park continued to blaze on Monday, with the fire size likely to have increased from the estimated 2,500 hectares,
Ruthless Djibouti dictator Ismail Omar Guelleh officially announces his candidacy for a sixth term
File Photo/Somali Times Djibouti dictator Ismail Omar Guelleh has officially announced his candidacy for a sixth term in office in the country’s presidential election scheduled for April 2026,
Chinese charity celebrates 10th anniversary of school feeding program in Ethiopia
By Xinhua News Agency The China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD) on Friday marked the 10th anniversary of its “Smiling Children Program” in Ethiopia, which provides daily meals
Trump says Kazakhstan has agreed to join Abraham Accords
By Anadolu Agency US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Kazakhstan has agreed to formally enter into the series of normalization deals he has brokered between Israel and Muslim-majority