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
Read More
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
Read More
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 WEEKChina says African countries want industrialisation over infrastructure
China’s President Xi Jinping is welcomed at the Union Buildings ahead of the opening remarks of the BRICS emerging economies meeting, in Pretoria, South Africa August 22, 2023. Reuters/Alet
Read MoreLondon stocks tumble as Russia-Ukraine tensions weigh
The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the City of London, Britain, December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville By Reuters UK shares fell on Monday, as warnings of a Russian invasion of
Read MoreTurkish warship docks in Israel as bilateral ties warm
A Turkish naval frigate is seen berthed at the Haifa Port, in Haifa, Israel September 4, 2022. Reuters/Amir Cohen By Reuters A Turkish warship has docked in Israel for the first such visit in
Read More
China says African countries want industrialisation over infrastructure
China’s President Xi Jinping is welcomed at the Union Buildings ahead of the opening remarks of the BRICS emerging economies meeting, in Pretoria, South Africa August 22, 2023. Reuters/Alet
Read MoreLondon stocks tumble as Russia-Ukraine tensions weigh
The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the City of London, Britain, December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville By Reuters UK shares fell on Monday, as warnings of a Russian invasion of
Read MoreTurkish warship docks in Israel as bilateral ties warm
A Turkish naval frigate is seen berthed at the Haifa Port, in Haifa, Israel September 4, 2022. Reuters/Amir Cohen By Reuters A Turkish warship has docked in Israel for the first such visit in
Read More
Blog PostsFrench prime minister resigns amid mounting criticism over new Cabinet
By Anadolu Agency French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday amid growing criticism over the recently announced Cabinet. Macron
Top 10 safest countries in Africa 2025
By The African Exponent Africa’s safety landscape in 2025 is defined by measurable contrasts, with several nations emerging as continental leaders in stability and security. While conflict
Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to accept 20-point peace plan on Gaza
Smoke rises from a collapsed residential building following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Sept. 5, 2025. Photographer Rizek Abdeljawad By Xinhua News Agency U.S. President Donald Trump said
Munich airport reopens after drone sightings disrupt flights
By Anadolu Agency Germany’s Munich Airport reopened Friday after multiple drone sightings forced air traffic control to suspend all flights the previous night, grounding more than a dozen
Somalia political turmoil leads Puntland, Jubaland and opposition forum presidents meeting in Nairobi
Photo/Somali Times A key conference was held in Nairobi, Kenya today. A key conference was held in Nairobi Kenya today, bringing together opposition politicians and leaders of the Puntland and
Kenya begins construction of global commerce center to boost trade with China
By Xinhua News Agency Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday launched the construction of the five-billion-shillings (about 38.7 million U.S. dollars) China-Kenya International Commerce
US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington
A U.S. flag is illuminated in a doorway of the otherwise empty rotunda at the U.S. Capitol in the hours before a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 30, 2025.
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
French prime minister resigns amid mounting criticism over new Cabinet
By Anadolu Agency French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday amid growing criticism over the recently announced Cabinet. Macron
Top 10 safest countries in Africa 2025
By The African Exponent Africa’s safety landscape in 2025 is defined by measurable contrasts, with several nations emerging as continental leaders in stability and security. While conflict
Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to accept 20-point peace plan on Gaza
Smoke rises from a collapsed residential building following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Sept. 5, 2025. Photographer Rizek Abdeljawad By Xinhua News Agency U.S. President Donald Trump said
Munich airport reopens after drone sightings disrupt flights
By Anadolu Agency Germany’s Munich Airport reopened Friday after multiple drone sightings forced air traffic control to suspend all flights the previous night, grounding more than a dozen
Somalia political turmoil leads Puntland, Jubaland and opposition forum presidents meeting in Nairobi
Photo/Somali Times A key conference was held in Nairobi, Kenya today. A key conference was held in Nairobi Kenya today, bringing together opposition politicians and leaders of the Puntland and
Kenya begins construction of global commerce center to boost trade with China
By Xinhua News Agency Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday launched the construction of the five-billion-shillings (about 38.7 million U.S. dollars) China-Kenya International Commerce
US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington
A U.S. flag is illuminated in a doorway of the otherwise empty rotunda at the U.S. Capitol in the hours before a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 30, 2025.
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