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Iran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
Read MoreWhy do Western travel bans keep treating African nations like security threats while our leaders just watch?
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent A federal judge recently vacated a sweeping Trump administration policy that had suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens across 75 countries.
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Featured ArticlesIran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
Iran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
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The State Department has urged US citizens to “exercise increased caution” whilst in Tanzania due to concerns over crime, terrorism and official actions targeting people on the basis
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In addition to the existence of certain economic problems, a power struggle over the region may deepen the current crisis in Sudan, which may eventually lead to destabilization as Gulf states
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Kenya has lifted a ban on Marie Stopes carrying out abortions in the country after a review found it had not actively encouraged women and girls to have them, a move that will prevent many unsafe
Ethiopia creates reconciliation council to tackle ethnic violence
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US government shutdown to continue until agreement on border wall reached, Trump says
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Kenyan defense minister surprises Christmas visit to KDF soldiers in Somalia
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Amnesty International Says Police in Sudan Have Killed 37 Protesters
Amnesty International says it has “credible reports” that Sudanese police have killed 37 protesters in clashes during anti-government demonstrations that erupted last week across much of the
US warns on Tanzania travel due to ‘crime and terror’
The State Department has urged US citizens to “exercise increased caution” whilst in Tanzania due to concerns over crime, terrorism and official actions targeting people on the basis
Somalia still too violent, dangerous for US Citizens to Travel Safely
US citizens should continue to avoid visiting Somalia because violent crimes such as kidnapping and murder remain endemic throughout the country, the Department of State said in renewing its
Sudan’s crisis may worsen stability, economy amid protests
In addition to the existence of certain economic problems, a power struggle over the region may deepen the current crisis in Sudan, which may eventually lead to destabilization as Gulf states
Egypt ’s 2 ex-presidents appear in the same courtroom
Cairo- Two former Egyptian presidents have appeared in the same Cairo courtroom, with Hosni Mubarak testifying in a retrial of Mohammed Morsi. The 90-year-old Mubarak, whose nearly three-decade
Kenya: Noordin Haji: Man to watch in 2019
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Kenya lifts abortion ban on global charity Marie Stopes
Kenya has lifted a ban on Marie Stopes carrying out abortions in the country after a review found it had not actively encouraged women and girls to have them, a move that will prevent many unsafe
Ethiopia creates reconciliation council to tackle ethnic violence
Ethiopia’s parliament on Tuesday approved the creation of a reconciliation commission as the government seeks to end intercommunal ethnic violence, state-affiliated Fana radio said. Prime
US government shutdown to continue until agreement on border wall reached, Trump says
President Donald Trump greets members of the five branches of the military by video conference on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in the Oval Office of the White House. (AP Photo) U.S.
Kenyan defense minister surprises Christmas visit to KDF soldiers in Somalia
Kenya Defense Cabinet Secretary Raychelle Omamo and Chief of Defense Forces Samson Mwathathe have made surprise visits to Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers serving in different parts of
Amnesty International Says Police in Sudan Have Killed 37 Protesters
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