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 WEEKTurkey: Residential property sales record high in July
Property sales see annual rise of 124% last month, according to official data Praising the performance of Turkey’s construction sector, the treasury and finance minister said Monday the
Read MoreWhat is Mogadishu governor’s response to the president’s family looting public land?
File Photo/Somali Times The Mogadishu governor of the Banadir regional administration and the mayor of Mogadishu Yusuf Hussein Jimale who held a press conference today at the headquarters of the
Read MoreErdogan says he discussed with Zelenskiy sending grains to African countries
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Credit to Photo Anadolu Agency By Reuters Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he and Ukrainian
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Turkey: Residential property sales record high in July
Property sales see annual rise of 124% last month, according to official data Praising the performance of Turkey’s construction sector, the treasury and finance minister said Monday the
Read MoreWhat is Mogadishu governor’s response to the president’s family looting public land?
File Photo/Somali Times The Mogadishu governor of the Banadir regional administration and the mayor of Mogadishu Yusuf Hussein Jimale who held a press conference today at the headquarters of the
Read MoreErdogan says he discussed with Zelenskiy sending grains to African countries
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Credit to Photo Anadolu Agency By Reuters Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he and Ukrainian
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Blog PostsPhilippines sees signs of cooperation from China despite sea disputes
Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks during a U.S. Trade and Development Agency Offshore Wind Grant Signing at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Manila, Philippines, August 6,
Japan’s ruling coalition secures lower house majority in election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), places red flowers symbolizing success onto names of candidates at the headquarters of
Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old looted sculpture to Egypt
A 3,500-year-old granodiorite head sculpture, believed to be originated from Luxor in southern Egypt, depicting a senior official from the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III (1479–1425 BC), which the
Pro-Palestinian group vows protest against Israeli president’s Australia visit
By Anadolu Agency Despite government restrictions on rallies, a pro-Palestinian group vowed to hold protest rallies against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, local media
Xi calls on China, Russia to grow ties, work for global strategic stability
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2026. Photographer Liu Bin By
Somali popular singer Farhia Fiska based in the UK says her husband tortured and abused her
Photo Farhia Fiska and husband Mubarik Yusuf Popular Somali singer Farhia Ahmed Adawe, known as Farhia Fiska, has accused her husband of severely torturing her, saying he beat her and locked her
Top 10 African countries with the largest military aircraft fleets in early 2026
By The African Exponent The size and composition of a country’s military aircraft fleet directly influence its defensive reach, strategic mobility, and capacity to respond to crises across land,
UK police to review misconduct allegations after Epstein files suggest ex-minister leaked gov’t information
By Anadolu Agency UK police will review reports of alleged misconduct in public office after the latest release of files by the US Justice Department concerning convicted sex offender Jeffrey
Puntland Parliament supports suspension of constitutional amendments in Somalia
File Photo/Somali Times The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puntland, Abdirisak Ahmed Said, together with the 2nd Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mohamed Mahamoud Isse, chaired the 4th session of
UK foreign minister says Ethiopia visit to focus on migration
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a statement on Arctic Security, at the House of Commons in London, Britain, January 19, 2026. House of Commons By Reuters Britain’s foreign
Philippines sees signs of cooperation from China despite sea disputes
Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks during a U.S. Trade and Development Agency Offshore Wind Grant Signing at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Manila, Philippines, August 6,
Japan’s ruling coalition secures lower house majority in election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), places red flowers symbolizing success onto names of candidates at the headquarters of
Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old looted sculpture to Egypt
A 3,500-year-old granodiorite head sculpture, believed to be originated from Luxor in southern Egypt, depicting a senior official from the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III (1479–1425 BC), which the
Pro-Palestinian group vows protest against Israeli president’s Australia visit
By Anadolu Agency Despite government restrictions on rallies, a pro-Palestinian group vowed to hold protest rallies against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, local media
Xi calls on China, Russia to grow ties, work for global strategic stability
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 4, 2026. Photographer Liu Bin By
Somali popular singer Farhia Fiska based in the UK says her husband tortured and abused her
Photo Farhia Fiska and husband Mubarik Yusuf Popular Somali singer Farhia Ahmed Adawe, known as Farhia Fiska, has accused her husband of severely torturing her, saying he beat her and locked her
Top 10 African countries with the largest military aircraft fleets in early 2026
By The African Exponent The size and composition of a country’s military aircraft fleet directly influence its defensive reach, strategic mobility, and capacity to respond to crises across land,
UK police to review misconduct allegations after Epstein files suggest ex-minister leaked gov’t information
By Anadolu Agency UK police will review reports of alleged misconduct in public office after the latest release of files by the US Justice Department concerning convicted sex offender Jeffrey
Puntland Parliament supports suspension of constitutional amendments in Somalia
File Photo/Somali Times The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Puntland, Abdirisak Ahmed Said, together with the 2nd Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mohamed Mahamoud Isse, chaired the 4th session of
UK foreign minister says Ethiopia visit to focus on migration
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a statement on Arctic Security, at the House of Commons in London, Britain, January 19, 2026. House of Commons By Reuters Britain’s foreign