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 WEEKKenya Airways has resumed non-stop flights to Mogadishu
Kenya Airways has reinstated non-stop flights to Mogadishu, which it described as a historic achievement in regional connectivity and development. Kenya Airlines will fly from Terminal 2 of the
Read MoreCovid-19: Riek Machar tests positive
South Sudan First Vice-President Riek Machar. He has tested positive for coronavirus. South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar has tested positive for Covid-19. Dr Machar’s
Read MoreSomalia Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority says plane crash in Mogadishu airport
The Director General of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Ahmed Moalim Hassan, told Somali Times that an Army Helicopter belonging to the African Union forces crashed at the Mogadishu
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Kenya Airways has resumed non-stop flights to Mogadishu
Kenya Airways has reinstated non-stop flights to Mogadishu, which it described as a historic achievement in regional connectivity and development. Kenya Airlines will fly from Terminal 2 of the
Read MoreCovid-19: Riek Machar tests positive
South Sudan First Vice-President Riek Machar. He has tested positive for coronavirus. South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar has tested positive for Covid-19. Dr Machar’s
Read MoreSomalia Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority says plane crash in Mogadishu airport
The Director General of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Ahmed Moalim Hassan, told Somali Times that an Army Helicopter belonging to the African Union forces crashed at the Mogadishu
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Blog PostsBotswana 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
Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Afghanistan does not return Bagram Air Base
By Anadolu Agency President Donald Trump said Saturday that “bad things” will happen if Afghanistan does not give back control of the Bagram Air Base to the US. “If Afghanistan
Trump, Erdoğan to discuss Turkey-US ties in meeting at White House
U.S. President Donald Trump and President Tayyip Erdoğan shake hands at the end of a joint news conference at the White House in Washington, U.S., Nov.13, 2019. Credit Photo Reuters By Daily
Top 10 African countries by good governance system in 2025
File Photo/Somali Times By The African Exponent Good governance is increasingly recognized as one of Africa’s most valuable assets. While natural resources and population strength shape
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
Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Afghanistan does not return Bagram Air Base
By Anadolu Agency President Donald Trump said Saturday that “bad things” will happen if Afghanistan does not give back control of the Bagram Air Base to the US. “If Afghanistan
Trump, Erdoğan to discuss Turkey-US ties in meeting at White House
U.S. President Donald Trump and President Tayyip Erdoğan shake hands at the end of a joint news conference at the White House in Washington, U.S., Nov.13, 2019. Credit Photo Reuters By Daily
Top 10 African countries by good governance system in 2025
File Photo/Somali Times By The African Exponent Good governance is increasingly recognized as one of Africa’s most valuable assets. While natural resources and population strength shape