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Top 10 richest African countries in 2026
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent Based on updated International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook data, national wealth across the continent is primarily evaluated through
Read MoreWhy do former colonial powers refuse to let go of Africa even after getting kicked out?
Photo Credit: Britannica By The African Exponent Niger has blamed France for the violent military mutiny aimed at overthrowing General Abdourahamane Tiani. How many times must Africa suffer
Read MoreFar-right AfD courts conservative support after historic German state election win
Far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, and top candidate Ulrich Siegmund, attend a press conference, the day after the Saxony-Anhalt state
Read MorePuntland expresses concern over impact of the arms embargo lifted on Somalia
File Photo/Somali Times Officials from the Puntland government have strongly opposed the arms embargo lifted on Somalia a few years ago, following the incident in Dolow district of Gedo region.
Read MoreWhy are foreign governments treating African bloodshed as a playground for foreign wars and profit?
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent UN investigators just exposed a global network of foreign suppliers, mercenaries, and weapon traffickers fueling Sudan’s civil war. How many more
Read More
Featured ArticlesTop 10 richest African countries in 2026
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent Based on updated International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook data, national wealth across the continent is primarily evaluated through
Top 10 richest African countries in 2026
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent Based on updated International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook data, national wealth across the continent is primarily evaluated through
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File Photo/Somali Times By The African Exponent Five of the world’s ten most corrupt countries are right here in Sub-Saharan Africa. With the region scoring a dismal 32 out of 100 on the
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By The Associated Press The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across
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By Anadolu Agency Iran is not currently holding direct negotiations with Washington, but only exchanging messages through mediators, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. “Until
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File Photo/Somali Times Very reliable and firsthand information indicates that the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of the Treasury, including authorities responsible for
Africa wants more homegrown solar to boost self-reliance, but China’s shadow remains
By The Associated Press Africa’s largest economies are accelerating plans to build more domestic solar manufacturing capacity, a shift industry analysts say reflects both industrial ambition and
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File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib I, MP Dr. Abdillahi Hashi Abib, stand with Hon. Salah Sharif Sayid Ali against the most constitutional destruction and crime yet. Read:
Human rights lawyer submits complaint to International Criminal Court regarding allegations related to logistical support for mercenaries via Mogadishu–Sudan route
File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib A human rights lawyer has submitted information and evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC), requesting consideration to open an
CIA had low confidence in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkey: Report
By Anadolu Agency US intelligence officials had doubts about the credibility of an alleged Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump that was relayed by Israel and contributed
North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills
A rocket launcher fires a munition during tests in North Korea, June 25, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency/File Photo By Reuters North
Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
By The Associated Press Yemeni authorities say six people were killed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Here’s a look at the latest developments in the
Top 10 most corrupt African countries in 2026
File Photo/Somali Times By The African Exponent Five of the world’s ten most corrupt countries are right here in Sub-Saharan Africa. With the region scoring a dismal 32 out of 100 on the
UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record
By The Associated Press The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across
Iran says no direct negotiations underway with US, only exchanging messages via mediators
By Anadolu Agency Iran is not currently holding direct negotiations with Washington, but only exchanging messages through mediators, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. “Until
Exclusive: National security alert – Reported U.S. dossier targets 32 members of Hassan Sheikh’s inner network
File Photo/Somali Times Very reliable and firsthand information indicates that the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of the Treasury, including authorities responsible for
Africa wants more homegrown solar to boost self-reliance, but China’s shadow remains
By The Associated Press Africa’s largest economies are accelerating plans to build more domestic solar manufacturing capacity, a shift industry analysts say reflects both industrial ambition and
Hassan Sheikh dictatorial heist-Former Al-Shabab militants and Turkey puppet spy seizes speakership Somalia constitutional destruction in progress
File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib I, MP Dr. Abdillahi Hashi Abib, stand with Hon. Salah Sharif Sayid Ali against the most constitutional destruction and crime yet. Read: