Latest NewsCongo’s Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
By The Associated Press Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the
Read MoreAfghanistan’s 1st mining expo aims to attract investment, tap mineral wealth
This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows various mineral specimens displayed at Afghanistan’s first specialized mining exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan marked a strategic
Read MoreUS warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say
By The Associated Press U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week’s midterm
Read MoreIsraeli opposition leader says Netanyahu’s political career is over
By Anadolu Agency Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to retire from politics, saying voters had rejected his continued leadership and warning him
Read MoreWhat Lula’s reelection means for Brazil, Latin America
By Xinhua News Agency Brazilian incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C), candidate of the ruling Workers’ Party, delivers a speech following his victory in the presidential runoff
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Congo’s Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
By The Associated Press Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the
Read MoreAfghanistan’s 1st mining expo aims to attract investment, tap mineral wealth
This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows various mineral specimens displayed at Afghanistan’s first specialized mining exhibition in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghanistan marked a strategic
Read MoreUS warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say
By The Associated Press U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week’s midterm
Read MoreIsraeli opposition leader says Netanyahu’s political career is over
By Anadolu Agency Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to retire from politics, saying voters had rejected his continued leadership and warning him
Read MoreWhat Lula’s reelection means for Brazil, Latin America
By Xinhua News Agency Brazilian incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C), candidate of the ruling Workers’ Party, delivers a speech following his victory in the presidential runoff
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Featured ArticlesCongo’s Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
By The Associated Press Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the
Congo’s Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
By The Associated Press Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKANC keeps power in South Africa but scandals cost it votes
The African National Congress retained control of South Africa’s parliament but its share of the vote fell, a rebuke from voters fed up with corruption scandals and racial inequalities that
Read MoreOusted UN envoy: Somalia’s politics could beget conflict
Photo (AP) A U.N. envoy who was recently ordered to leave Somalia says political tensions could devolve into conflict, while Somalia’s U.N. ambassador says his country embraces international
Read MoreSaudi prince seeks to dodge blame for Khashoggi killing: U.N. expert
Photo/Reuters Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is trying to repair damage to his image done by Jamal Khashoggi’s murder by insisting “layers and layers” of hierarchy separated him from the Saudi
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ANC keeps power in South Africa but scandals cost it votes
The African National Congress retained control of South Africa’s parliament but its share of the vote fell, a rebuke from voters fed up with corruption scandals and racial inequalities that
Read MoreOusted UN envoy: Somalia’s politics could beget conflict
Photo (AP) A U.N. envoy who was recently ordered to leave Somalia says political tensions could devolve into conflict, while Somalia’s U.N. ambassador says his country embraces international
Read MoreSaudi prince seeks to dodge blame for Khashoggi killing: U.N. expert
Photo/Reuters Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is trying to repair damage to his image done by Jamal Khashoggi’s murder by insisting “layers and layers” of hierarchy separated him from the Saudi
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Blog PostsUK Court Exposes Corrupt Mining Giants Exploiting African Nations
Mining By The African Exponent For many years, mining companies operating in Africa have continued to exploit the continent. Their crimes go unpunished due to the activities of corrupt local
Israel prefers diplomacy on Iran but could act alone, Bennett tells IAEA chief
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett delivers a speech during the annual Yom Hazikaron Remembrance Day ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers, in the Yad LaBanim Memorial in Jerusalem May 3,
Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh first $20 million to steal instead giving to the drought emergency
File Photo/Somali Times Somalia corrupt president Haasan Sheikh Mohamoud first $20 million to steal instead giving to the drought emergency according to Somali officials told Somali Times. The
Turkey’s annual inflation soars to 24-year high of 73.5%
By Reuters Turkey’s annual inflation rate jumped to a 24-year high of 73.5% in May, according to data on Friday, below a forecast but fuelled by war impact, rising energy prices and a lira
Germany’s €100B military spending plan sparks controversy
By Anadolu Agency Germany’s parliament is set to approve a €100 billion ($107.5 billion) special fund Friday for the modernization of the country’s armed forces amid criticism from anti-war
Israel accepts security arrangements allowing Egypt to transfer islands to Saudi Arabia
A container ship passes in front of Tiran on 12 July 2018, a strategically located island in the Red Sea at the entrance to a passage that leads to the Israeli port of Eilat (Reuters) By Middle
Uhuru Kenyatta defends Jubilee’s Sh6.7 trillion debt spree
President Uhuru Kenyatta By Business Daily Africa President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday during Madaraka Day celebrations defended his government’s borrowing which is projected to hit at least
Beaming Queen Elizabeth waves to crowds as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, along with Princess Charlotte, Prince
US dollar’s share of global foreign exchange reserves falls below 59%: IMF
By Anadolu Agency The dollar’s share of global foreign exchange reserves diminished below 59% in the final quarter of last year, extending a two-decade decline, according to the latest IMF data.
As gas prices soar, Biden leans toward visiting Saudi Arabia
President Joe Biden listens as he meets virtually with infant formula manufacturers from the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP
UK Court Exposes Corrupt Mining Giants Exploiting African Nations
Mining By The African Exponent For many years, mining companies operating in Africa have continued to exploit the continent. Their crimes go unpunished due to the activities of corrupt local
Israel prefers diplomacy on Iran but could act alone, Bennett tells IAEA chief
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett delivers a speech during the annual Yom Hazikaron Remembrance Day ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers, in the Yad LaBanim Memorial in Jerusalem May 3,
Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh first $20 million to steal instead giving to the drought emergency
File Photo/Somali Times Somalia corrupt president Haasan Sheikh Mohamoud first $20 million to steal instead giving to the drought emergency according to Somali officials told Somali Times. The
Turkey’s annual inflation soars to 24-year high of 73.5%
By Reuters Turkey’s annual inflation rate jumped to a 24-year high of 73.5% in May, according to data on Friday, below a forecast but fuelled by war impact, rising energy prices and a lira
Germany’s €100B military spending plan sparks controversy
By Anadolu Agency Germany’s parliament is set to approve a €100 billion ($107.5 billion) special fund Friday for the modernization of the country’s armed forces amid criticism from anti-war
Israel accepts security arrangements allowing Egypt to transfer islands to Saudi Arabia
A container ship passes in front of Tiran on 12 July 2018, a strategically located island in the Red Sea at the entrance to a passage that leads to the Israeli port of Eilat (Reuters) By Middle
Uhuru Kenyatta defends Jubilee’s Sh6.7 trillion debt spree
President Uhuru Kenyatta By Business Daily Africa President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday during Madaraka Day celebrations defended his government’s borrowing which is projected to hit at least
Beaming Queen Elizabeth waves to crowds as Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, along with Princess Charlotte, Prince
US dollar’s share of global foreign exchange reserves falls below 59%: IMF
By Anadolu Agency The dollar’s share of global foreign exchange reserves diminished below 59% in the final quarter of last year, extending a two-decade decline, according to the latest IMF data.
As gas prices soar, Biden leans toward visiting Saudi Arabia
President Joe Biden listens as he meets virtually with infant formula manufacturers from the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP