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File Photo/Somali Times UK urges Somalia’s outgoing President Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election. Read: Jihadist turned Erdoğan asset in Speaker’s chair – poised
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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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File Photo Somali Times/Former Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh and one of his wives By The Associated Press After nearly two weeks on the road with her five children, Luul Mohamed finally
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UK urges Somalia’s outgoing president Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election
File Photo/Somali Times UK urges Somalia’s outgoing President Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election. Read: Jihadist turned Erdoğan asset in Speaker’s chair – poised
Read MoreKenyans in U.S. on high alert as Trump plans to revoke more visas
A photo collage of U.S. President Donald Trump and a U.S. visa, March 20, 2026. Photo White House, Canva By Kenyans The U.S. government is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up
Read MoreIran 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.
Read MoreThousands flee years long drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
File Photo Somali Times/Former Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh and one of his wives By The Associated Press After nearly two weeks on the road with her five children, Luul Mohamed finally
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Featured ArticlesUK urges Somalia’s outgoing president Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election
File Photo/Somali Times UK urges Somalia’s outgoing President Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election. Read: Jihadist turned Erdoğan asset in Speaker’s chair – poised
UK urges Somalia’s outgoing president Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election
File Photo/Somali Times UK urges Somalia’s outgoing President Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election. Read: Jihadist turned Erdoğan asset in Speaker’s chair – poised
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China’s President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing,
Xi hosts African leaders, lauds model China-Africa ties ahead of grand summit
By Xinhua News Agency Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday lauded the “stellar example” of China-Africa relations as China rolled out the red carpet for African leaders and other
China to ‘revitalise’ ageing railway linking Zambia, Tanzania
China’s President Xi Jinping attends Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan July 4, 2024. Photographer Turar Kazangapov/File photo By Reuters China, Tanzania
Puntland minister says Egypt wants to make Somalia a place to defend its interests in the Nile River
File Photo/Somali Times The minister of internal affairs of the Puntland regional government, Abdi Farah Said, said that the Egyptian government has its own interests in interfering in the
Istanbul police arrest Mossad’s financial network chief in Turkey
By Anadolu Agency Istanbul Police have arrested Liridon Rexhepi, whom the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) identified as the head of Mossad’s financial network in Turkey,
India’s Adani sets up Kenyan subsidiary amid push for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport deal
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Chinese, Djiboutian presidents meet in Beijing, elevate bilateral ties
By Xinhua News Agency Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Read:
African states fret over dirty money, urge linked solutions
A National Risk Assessment conducted in Kenya identified fraud, forgery and drug trafficking as significant threats. Photo/Shutterstock By The East African African countries are seeing money
Top Gold Producers in Africa 2024
Credit Photo Twitter X /Mopti gold mines By The African Exponent Ghana remains the top gold producer in Africa. South Africa continues its long-standing tradition in gold mining. Sudan and Mali
Turkey not compelled to choose between EU, Shanghai Cooperation Organization: President Erdogan
By Anadolu Agency Turkey is not compelled to choose between the EU and Shanghai Cooperation Organization, “as some claim,” the Turkish president said on Saturday. “While strengthening
China offers Africa $51 billion in fresh funding, promises a million jobs
China’s President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing,
Xi hosts African leaders, lauds model China-Africa ties ahead of grand summit
By Xinhua News Agency Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday lauded the “stellar example” of China-Africa relations as China rolled out the red carpet for African leaders and other
China to ‘revitalise’ ageing railway linking Zambia, Tanzania
China’s President Xi Jinping attends Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan July 4, 2024. Photographer Turar Kazangapov/File photo By Reuters China, Tanzania
Puntland minister says Egypt wants to make Somalia a place to defend its interests in the Nile River
File Photo/Somali Times The minister of internal affairs of the Puntland regional government, Abdi Farah Said, said that the Egyptian government has its own interests in interfering in the
Istanbul police arrest Mossad’s financial network chief in Turkey
By Anadolu Agency Istanbul Police have arrested Liridon Rexhepi, whom the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) identified as the head of Mossad’s financial network in Turkey,
India’s Adani sets up Kenyan subsidiary amid push for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport deal
Chairman of the Adani Group Gautam Adani By The East African Adani Enterprises has set up a Kenyan subsidiary as it steps up its push to take over the running of Jomo Kenyatta International
Chinese, Djiboutian presidents meet in Beijing, elevate bilateral ties
By Xinhua News Agency Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Read:
African states fret over dirty money, urge linked solutions
A National Risk Assessment conducted in Kenya identified fraud, forgery and drug trafficking as significant threats. Photo/Shutterstock By The East African African countries are seeing money
Top Gold Producers in Africa 2024
Credit Photo Twitter X /Mopti gold mines By The African Exponent Ghana remains the top gold producer in Africa. South Africa continues its long-standing tradition in gold mining. Sudan and Mali
Turkey not compelled to choose between EU, Shanghai Cooperation Organization: President Erdogan
By Anadolu Agency Turkey is not compelled to choose between the EU and Shanghai Cooperation Organization, “as some claim,” the Turkish president said on Saturday. “While strengthening