Latest NewsM23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
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By Kenyans Police have recovered over 100 assorted vehicle registration number plates after raiding a residential house in Nairobi’s Kariobangi South area believed to have been used for the
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Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China,
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By Anadolu Agency The US is considering expanding the number of countries covered by its travel ban to more than 30 countries, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday. “I
Read MoreSomalis condemn Trump’s insults, though some say he spoke the ‘truth’
By Reuters Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump’s derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken unpalatable
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M23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
Read MorePolice recover over 100 assorted vehicle number plates in Nairobi
By Kenyans Police have recovered over 100 assorted vehicle registration number plates after raiding a residential house in Nairobi’s Kariobangi South area believed to have been used for the
Read MoreChinese, French leaders vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China,
Read MoreUS considering expanding travel ban to over 30 countries: Homeland Security secretary
By Anadolu Agency The US is considering expanding the number of countries covered by its travel ban to more than 30 countries, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday. “I
Read MoreSomalis condemn Trump’s insults, though some say he spoke the ‘truth’
By Reuters Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump’s derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken unpalatable
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Featured ArticlesM23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
M23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKTurkey begins receiving Russian missiles in challenge to U.S. and NATO
First parts of a Russian S-400 missile defense system are unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport, known as Akinci Air Base, near Ankara, Turkey, July 12, 2019. Turkish Military/Turkish
Read MoreRussia-Ukraine war to have severe economic impact for Europe: IMF
By Anadolu Agency Russia’s war on Ukraine will have severe economic consequences for Europe, coming at a time when economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic was incomplete, the
Read More‘Somalis + Minnesota’ exhibit opens Saturday at Minnesota History Center
The Minnesota History Center will open the exhibit “Somalis + Minnesota” on Saturday, the first long-term exhibit about the east African nation’s culture, heritage and diaspora at the state’s
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Turkey begins receiving Russian missiles in challenge to U.S. and NATO
First parts of a Russian S-400 missile defense system are unloaded from a Russian plane at Murted Airport, known as Akinci Air Base, near Ankara, Turkey, July 12, 2019. Turkish Military/Turkish
Read MoreRussia-Ukraine war to have severe economic impact for Europe: IMF
By Anadolu Agency Russia’s war on Ukraine will have severe economic consequences for Europe, coming at a time when economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic was incomplete, the
Read More‘Somalis + Minnesota’ exhibit opens Saturday at Minnesota History Center
The Minnesota History Center will open the exhibit “Somalis + Minnesota” on Saturday, the first long-term exhibit about the east African nation’s culture, heritage and diaspora at the state’s
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CIA has concluded that Saudi Crown Prince M. Bin Salman ordered the assassination of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Washington Post reported late Friday.”In reaching its
Trump: China wants to make a deal
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Will the anti-Israel proclivities of new House Democrats affect others in the party?
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How Kenyan police let in Somalia’s Shabaab bombers
Police officers at the Kenya-Somalia border let in five Al-Shabaab suicide bombers in February this year after receiving bribes, a new United Nations report says. The report lays bare how Kenyan
Conflict in the Gulf is hurting Dubai
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Kenya Airways postpones direct Mogadishu flights to Dec 5
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PM May battles to save Brexit deal as ministers quit
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May battled on Thursday to save a draft divorce deal with the European Union after her Brexit secretary and other ministers quit in protest at an
What are the benefits of Somalia in having business with Ethiopia and Eritrea?
Mogadishu-Landlocked nation in talks with nations to build naval base, Ethiopia to rewrite part of foreign, national security policy, Ethiopia is considering adding a space force to its defense
UN lifts sanctions on Eritrea, keeps arms embargo on Somalia
The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to lift sanctions against Eritrea following its thaw in relations with Ethiopia and other neighboring countries. Ethiopia’s U.N. ambassador and
Saudi Crown Prince MbS ordered Khashoggi’s assassination, CIA concludes
CIA has concluded that Saudi Crown Prince M. Bin Salman ordered the assassination of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Washington Post reported late Friday.”In reaching its
Trump: China wants to make a deal
WASHINGTON -U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that China recently sent a list of compromises to reach a trade agreement. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that further tariffs on
Will the anti-Israel proclivities of new House Democrats affect others in the party?
One of the biggest storylines coming out of the recent midterm elections was the changing face of the newly elected members of Congress. The incoming 116th Congress will have its largest share of
How Kenyan police let in Somalia’s Shabaab bombers
Police officers at the Kenya-Somalia border let in five Al-Shabaab suicide bombers in February this year after receiving bribes, a new United Nations report says. The report lays bare how Kenyan
Conflict in the Gulf is hurting Dubai
Foreigners are leaving the Middle East’s business hub Dubai is unlike most of the Gulf’s sheikhdoms. Its economy thrives not on oil, but on tourism, trade and finance. Its patch of desert hosts
Geopolitics Headache: Abiy evokes, Afwerki dares and Farmajo stuns!
Since Abiy becomes the prime minister of Ethiopia April this year, closely eight months ago, he makes and embarks unprecedented transformation in Ethiopia. First, he withdrew Ethiopian troops
Kenya Airways postpones direct Mogadishu flights to Dec 5
Kenya Airways #ticker:KQ has postponed the launch of its direct flight from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Somali capital Mogadishu until December 5. The national carrier
PM May battles to save Brexit deal as ministers quit
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May battled on Thursday to save a draft divorce deal with the European Union after her Brexit secretary and other ministers quit in protest at an
What are the benefits of Somalia in having business with Ethiopia and Eritrea?
Mogadishu-Landlocked nation in talks with nations to build naval base, Ethiopia to rewrite part of foreign, national security policy, Ethiopia is considering adding a space force to its defense
UN lifts sanctions on Eritrea, keeps arms embargo on Somalia
The U.N. Security Council has voted unanimously to lift sanctions against Eritrea following its thaw in relations with Ethiopia and other neighboring countries. Ethiopia’s U.N. ambassador and