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
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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
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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
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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
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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’s naive peacemaking could lead to war
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A general shows a view of the gas field of Siba in Basra Iraq. Reuters/Essam Al-Sudani/File Photo By Reuters Iraq on Sunday invited foreign companies to bid for contracts to explore and develop
Read MoreSomalia has welcomed the wishes and decisions the people of Las Anod
Somalia Minister of Internal Affairs Ahmed Moallim Fiqi The government of Somalia has welcomed the wishes and decisions the people of Las Anod. The government of Somalia said today for the first
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Ethiopia’s naive peacemaking could lead to war
Photo/ Somali Times By Michael Rubin Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed Abiy is on a high. In October 2019, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded him the Nobel Peace Prize “for his decisive
Read MoreIraq invites foreign bids for 11 gas blocks in new areas
A general shows a view of the gas field of Siba in Basra Iraq. Reuters/Essam Al-Sudani/File Photo By Reuters Iraq on Sunday invited foreign companies to bid for contracts to explore and develop
Read MoreSomalia has welcomed the wishes and decisions the people of Las Anod
Somalia Minister of Internal Affairs Ahmed Moallim Fiqi The government of Somalia has welcomed the wishes and decisions the people of Las Anod. The government of Somalia said today for the first
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Blog PostsTop 10 Cobalt Producers in Africa in 2025
By The African Exponent The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the undisputed global leader in cobalt production, supplying an estimated 75-80% of the world’s supply. Its output, a mix
At least 4 killed, 8 injured in shooting at Michigan church
By Anadolu Agency At least four people were killed and eight injured when a gunman opened fire at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township in the US state of Michigan on Sunday morning, police
Ruto weighs in on accepting illegal immigrants from US
By Kenyans President William Ruto has denied Kenya’s involvement following the United States government’s decision to deport illegal immigrants to certain African countries. Speaking
Botswana launches citizenship program to boost economy beyond diamonds
Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko By Reuters Botswana President Duma Boko said on Friday his country will establish a citizenship-by-investment program, as the southern African country
Death toll in Philippines’ tropical storm Bualoi climbs to 19, with over 2M affected
By Anadolu Agency The death toll in the Philippines’ Tropical Storm Bualoi climbed to 19 as over 2 million people have been affected across different regions, officials said on Saturday.
Turkey, US ink deal on civil nuclear partnership
U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, attend signature ceremony with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy and Natural Resources Minister
Kenya eyes US trade deal by end of year, seeks five-year extension to Africa pact
By Reuters Kenya’s President William Ruto said on Wednesday his country expects to sign a trade, opens new tab deal with the United States by year-end and that he will be pushing Washington
Uganda’s Museveni cleared to seek reelection, eyes near half-century rule
By Reuters Uganda’s Electoral Commission on Tuesday cleared octogenarian President Yoweri Museveni to seek reelection in polls due to be held early next year, which could extend his rule in
Gold prices hit record level as Fed expected to continue rate cuts
By Anadolu Agency The price of gold rose by 0.7% on Monday, hitting a historic high of $3,719.95 as of 0630GMT as markets expect more rate cuts from the Fed. The price of gold hovered between
China’s landmark trade corridor witnesses enhanced connectivity, trade efficiency
A drone photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows a view of the Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. As of August 2025, the New International Land-Sea
Top 10 Cobalt Producers in Africa in 2025
By The African Exponent The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the undisputed global leader in cobalt production, supplying an estimated 75-80% of the world’s supply. Its output, a mix
At least 4 killed, 8 injured in shooting at Michigan church
By Anadolu Agency At least four people were killed and eight injured when a gunman opened fire at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township in the US state of Michigan on Sunday morning, police
Ruto weighs in on accepting illegal immigrants from US
By Kenyans President William Ruto has denied Kenya’s involvement following the United States government’s decision to deport illegal immigrants to certain African countries. Speaking
Botswana launches citizenship program to boost economy beyond diamonds
Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko By Reuters Botswana President Duma Boko said on Friday his country will establish a citizenship-by-investment program, as the southern African country
Death toll in Philippines’ tropical storm Bualoi climbs to 19, with over 2M affected
By Anadolu Agency The death toll in the Philippines’ Tropical Storm Bualoi climbed to 19 as over 2 million people have been affected across different regions, officials said on Saturday.
Turkey, US ink deal on civil nuclear partnership
U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, attend signature ceremony with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy and Natural Resources Minister
Kenya eyes US trade deal by end of year, seeks five-year extension to Africa pact
By Reuters Kenya’s President William Ruto said on Wednesday his country expects to sign a trade, opens new tab deal with the United States by year-end and that he will be pushing Washington
Uganda’s Museveni cleared to seek reelection, eyes near half-century rule
By Reuters Uganda’s Electoral Commission on Tuesday cleared octogenarian President Yoweri Museveni to seek reelection in polls due to be held early next year, which could extend his rule in
Gold prices hit record level as Fed expected to continue rate cuts
By Anadolu Agency The price of gold rose by 0.7% on Monday, hitting a historic high of $3,719.95 as of 0630GMT as markets expect more rate cuts from the Fed. The price of gold hovered between
China’s landmark trade corridor witnesses enhanced connectivity, trade efficiency
A drone photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows a view of the Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. As of August 2025, the New International Land-Sea