Latest NewsFormer Somalia spy chief says I met leaders of Puntland, Jubaland, and Somaliland in the UAE
File Photo/Somali Times Read: Eritrea reveals UAE’s alarming plans for Somalia The former Somalia spy chief of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali
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Former Somalia spy chief says I met leaders of Puntland, Jubaland, and Somaliland in the UAE
File Photo/Somali Times Read: Eritrea reveals UAE’s alarming plans for Somalia The former Somalia spy chief of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali
Read MoreBus crash in Kenya kills 22 near the site of a previous fatal accident
By The Associated Press A bus collided with a truck on Kenya’s main highway on Sunday, killing at least 22 people, police said. The crash came three weeks after 17 people died in another accident
Read MoreTop 10 biggest defense budgets in Africa in 2026
By The African Exponent 5 Key Facts Algeria is Africa’s biggest military spender by a huge margin. It spent $25.4 billion in 2025, which is more than the other nine countries on this list
Read MoreEuro set for weekly drop, yen eyes biggest gain since early September
Japanese 10,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes are displayed in this illustration taken October 20, 2026. Photographer Kim Kyung-Hoon/Illustration By Reuters The euro headed for a moderate weekly
Read MoreWhat to know about the Ebola outbreak that has spread from Congo to 4 other countries
By The Associated Press Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active. It has spread farther across Africa than any
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Featured ArticlesFormer Somalia spy chief says I met leaders of Puntland, Jubaland, and Somaliland in the UAE
File Photo/Somali Times Read: Eritrea reveals UAE’s alarming plans for Somalia The former Somalia spy chief of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali
Former Somalia spy chief says I met leaders of Puntland, Jubaland, and Somaliland in the UAE
File Photo/Somali Times Read: Eritrea reveals UAE’s alarming plans for Somalia The former Somalia spy chief of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKKenya announces troop withdrawal for 6 months in Somalia.
Kenya’s Defense Minister Monica Juma has for the first time detailed the government’s plans to withdraw its troops from Somalia. In an exclusive interview with Kenyan media, Monica
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Kenya announces troop withdrawal for 6 months in Somalia.
Kenya’s Defense Minister Monica Juma has for the first time detailed the government’s plans to withdraw its troops from Somalia. In an exclusive interview with Kenyan media, Monica
Read MoreIrish watchdog fines Meta 265M euros in latest privacy case
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Blog PostsSomalia threatens to ban Ethiopian Airlines and Flydubai for sovereignty violations
Ethiopian Airlines and Flydubai have quickly updated their flight information following the instructions of the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority which ordered them to make their flights to
Africa’s Billionaire Titans of 2024: Who Tops the List?
Founder and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote. Credit Reuters /Akintunde Akinleye/File Photo By The African Exponent In 2024, Africa’s billionaire rankings reflect the
Minister Fiqi says Ethiopian troops want to stay in Somalia forever
File Photo/Somali Times The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, said the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, of trying to incite conflict in the Horn of Africa to
Uganda says it’s exploring for oil in two new regions
Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu. Photographer Esa Alexander/File Photo By Reuters Uganda is exploring for oil in two new regions where potential
Here is why Kamala Harris’ father is noticeably absent from her public life
Kamala Harris and her dad, Donald J. Harris – Original photo credit: Kamala Harris (Instagram) By Face2Face Africa As Kamala Harris sets her sights on the highest office in the United
Biden approved nuclear strategy focusing on China: Report
By Anadolu Agency President Joe Biden approved a classified document in March directing US forces to get ready for potential “coordinated nuclear confrontations involving Russia, China and
At least 145 people feared dead after Congo boat sinking
Only a few dozen survived, and several bodies have been found, said local media reports. Photo/Shutterstock By The Associated Press At least 145 passengers are missing and feared dead after a
3 Somali businessmen were killed in an attack robbery in South Africa
A photograph appear on the Internet The Somali community living in South Africa is in mourning after three Somali businessmen were killed in an attack robbery on Friday in an area on the
Senegal sets up commission to review oil and gas contracts
Ousmane Sonko speaks after he was appointed prime minister by Senegal’s newly-elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, in Dakar, Senegal April 2, 2024. Photographer Abdou Karim Ndoye/File
One dead, six missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily
Emergency and rescue services work near the scene where a sailboat sank in the early hours of Monday, off the coast of Porticello, near the Sicilian city of Palermo, Italy, August 19, 2024.
Somalia threatens to ban Ethiopian Airlines and Flydubai for sovereignty violations
Ethiopian Airlines and Flydubai have quickly updated their flight information following the instructions of the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority which ordered them to make their flights to
Africa’s Billionaire Titans of 2024: Who Tops the List?
Founder and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote. Credit Reuters /Akintunde Akinleye/File Photo By The African Exponent In 2024, Africa’s billionaire rankings reflect the
Minister Fiqi says Ethiopian troops want to stay in Somalia forever
File Photo/Somali Times The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, said the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, of trying to incite conflict in the Horn of Africa to
Uganda says it’s exploring for oil in two new regions
Ugandan Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu. Photographer Esa Alexander/File Photo By Reuters Uganda is exploring for oil in two new regions where potential
Here is why Kamala Harris’ father is noticeably absent from her public life
Kamala Harris and her dad, Donald J. Harris – Original photo credit: Kamala Harris (Instagram) By Face2Face Africa As Kamala Harris sets her sights on the highest office in the United
Biden approved nuclear strategy focusing on China: Report
By Anadolu Agency President Joe Biden approved a classified document in March directing US forces to get ready for potential “coordinated nuclear confrontations involving Russia, China and
At least 145 people feared dead after Congo boat sinking
Only a few dozen survived, and several bodies have been found, said local media reports. Photo/Shutterstock By The Associated Press At least 145 passengers are missing and feared dead after a
3 Somali businessmen were killed in an attack robbery in South Africa
A photograph appear on the Internet The Somali community living in South Africa is in mourning after three Somali businessmen were killed in an attack robbery on Friday in an area on the
Senegal sets up commission to review oil and gas contracts
Ousmane Sonko speaks after he was appointed prime minister by Senegal’s newly-elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, in Dakar, Senegal April 2, 2024. Photographer Abdou Karim Ndoye/File
One dead, six missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily
Emergency and rescue services work near the scene where a sailboat sank in the early hours of Monday, off the coast of Porticello, near the Sicilian city of Palermo, Italy, August 19, 2024.