Latest NewsKenyans 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
Read MoreUS says it will impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran
A woman walks by a mural depicting Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2026. Photographer Majid Asgaripour By Reuters U.S. Treasury
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Kenyans 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
Read MoreUS says it will impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran
A woman walks by a mural depicting Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2026. Photographer Majid Asgaripour By Reuters U.S. Treasury
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Featured ArticlesKenyans 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
Kenyans 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
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKLA mass shooting suspect kills 10 near Lunar New Year fest
Police investigate a scene where a shooting took place in Monterey Park, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Dozens of police officers responded to reports of a shooting that occurred after a large
Read MoreHungarians protest against planned Chinese university campus
Demonstrators protest against the planned Chinese Fudan University campus in Budapest, Hungary, June 5, 2021. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo By Anita Komuves Thousands of Hungarians, some of them
Read MoreSomali National Army killed 60 Al-Shabab terrorists including the leader
File Photo/Somali Times The Danab Commandos of the Somali National Army have carried out heavy operations in Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions in the past few hours, killing the Al-Shabab leader
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LA mass shooting suspect kills 10 near Lunar New Year fest
Police investigate a scene where a shooting took place in Monterey Park, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Dozens of police officers responded to reports of a shooting that occurred after a large
Read MoreHungarians protest against planned Chinese university campus
Demonstrators protest against the planned Chinese Fudan University campus in Budapest, Hungary, June 5, 2021. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo By Anita Komuves Thousands of Hungarians, some of them
Read MoreSomali National Army killed 60 Al-Shabab terrorists including the leader
File Photo/Somali Times The Danab Commandos of the Somali National Army have carried out heavy operations in Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions in the past few hours, killing the Al-Shabab leader
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Blog PostsTrump says US may exit Iran war soon as new attacks hit Gulf states and Iran
Members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society work at the site of a reported strike amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, near Hosseinieh Azam Zanjan Mosque in Zanjan, Iran, in this screen grab
Rwanda’s open door-is the visa policy paying off?
Photo by Tobias Doering / Unsplash By The African Exponent According to the Africa Visa Openness Index 2025, Rwanda is ranked the most visa‑open country in Africa, maintaining this position since
New Beijing-Helsinki direct route launched to boost China-Finland ties
Zeng Yongchao, executive vice president of China Southern Air Holding Company, speaks at a promotion event hosted by China Southern Airlines for the new Beijing-Helsinki direct route in Helsinki,
Kuwaiti oil tanker targeted in ‘Iranian attack’ at Dubai port
By Anadolu Agency Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced that a giant Kuwaiti crude oil tanker, Al Salmi, was attacked early Tuesday by an Iranian drone while positioned in the anchorage area of
South West State of Somalia claims victory in battle against Hassan Sheikh and militia
File Photo/Somali Times South West State of Somalia claims victory in battle against Hassan Sheikh and militia Read: Somalia is the number 1 country for corruption Read: Why is Somalia an
Somalia: UN issues statement on Hassan Sheikh and Southwest State tensions
File Photo/Somali Times The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Southwest State administration, calling on Hassan Sheikh and the regional states to
Ethiopia’s flagship investment forum secures over $13 billion in deals
By Xinhua News Agency Ethiopia’s flagship investment forum, dubbed “Invest in Ethiopia,” concluded on Friday with the signing of investment agreements worth over 13 billion U.S.
Pentagon considering diverting military aid from Ukraine to Middle East: Report
By Anadolu Agency The Pentagon is considering a plan to divert weapons from Ukraine to the Middle East, as the US war with Iran reaches the one-month mark, according to a Wall Street Journal
Kenya says it has finalised trade deal negotiations with China
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto shake hands during a signing ceremony at The Great Hall of The People on April 24, 2025 in Beijing, China By Reuters Kenya has
US senator rejects $200B request for Iran war, vows to block bombs for Israel
By Anadolu Agency US Senator Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that he would “absolutely not” support a proposed $200 billion funding request for the Iran war, vowing to introduce a measure to block
Trump says US may exit Iran war soon as new attacks hit Gulf states and Iran
Members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society work at the site of a reported strike amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, near Hosseinieh Azam Zanjan Mosque in Zanjan, Iran, in this screen grab
Rwanda’s open door-is the visa policy paying off?
Photo by Tobias Doering / Unsplash By The African Exponent According to the Africa Visa Openness Index 2025, Rwanda is ranked the most visa‑open country in Africa, maintaining this position since
New Beijing-Helsinki direct route launched to boost China-Finland ties
Zeng Yongchao, executive vice president of China Southern Air Holding Company, speaks at a promotion event hosted by China Southern Airlines for the new Beijing-Helsinki direct route in Helsinki,
Kuwaiti oil tanker targeted in ‘Iranian attack’ at Dubai port
By Anadolu Agency Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced that a giant Kuwaiti crude oil tanker, Al Salmi, was attacked early Tuesday by an Iranian drone while positioned in the anchorage area of
South West State of Somalia claims victory in battle against Hassan Sheikh and militia
File Photo/Somali Times South West State of Somalia claims victory in battle against Hassan Sheikh and militia Read: Somalia is the number 1 country for corruption Read: Why is Somalia an
Somalia: UN issues statement on Hassan Sheikh and Southwest State tensions
File Photo/Somali Times The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Southwest State administration, calling on Hassan Sheikh and the regional states to
Ethiopia’s flagship investment forum secures over $13 billion in deals
By Xinhua News Agency Ethiopia’s flagship investment forum, dubbed “Invest in Ethiopia,” concluded on Friday with the signing of investment agreements worth over 13 billion U.S.
Pentagon considering diverting military aid from Ukraine to Middle East: Report
By Anadolu Agency The Pentagon is considering a plan to divert weapons from Ukraine to the Middle East, as the US war with Iran reaches the one-month mark, according to a Wall Street Journal
Kenya says it has finalised trade deal negotiations with China
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto shake hands during a signing ceremony at The Great Hall of The People on April 24, 2025 in Beijing, China By Reuters Kenya has
US senator rejects $200B request for Iran war, vows to block bombs for Israel
By Anadolu Agency US Senator Bernie Sanders said Tuesday that he would “absolutely not” support a proposed $200 billion funding request for the Iran war, vowing to introduce a measure to block