Latest NewsTop 10 African countries by diaspora remittances in 2026
Credit Photo Atlantic Money/Unsplash By The African Exponent 5 Key Facts Egypt is Africa’s top remittance destination by a wide margin. Egypt received $41.5 billion in 2025, according to
Read MoreCongo’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
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Top 10 African countries by diaspora remittances in 2026
Credit Photo Atlantic Money/Unsplash By The African Exponent 5 Key Facts Egypt is Africa’s top remittance destination by a wide margin. Egypt received $41.5 billion in 2025, according to
Read MoreCongo’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
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Featured ArticlesTop 10 African countries by diaspora remittances in 2026
Credit Photo Atlantic Money/Unsplash By The African Exponent 5 Key Facts Egypt is Africa’s top remittance destination by a wide margin. Egypt received $41.5 billion in 2025, according to
Top 10 African countries by diaspora remittances in 2026
Credit Photo Atlantic Money/Unsplash By The African Exponent 5 Key Facts Egypt is Africa’s top remittance destination by a wide margin. Egypt received $41.5 billion in 2025, according to
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKTaliban enters Kabul, awaits ‘peaceful transfer’ of power
A U.S. Chinook helicopter flies over the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. Helicopters are landing at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul as diplomatic vehicles leave the compound
Read MorePrime Minister Khaire Increases Military Pay $ 200 a month
Photo/Somali Times The Cabinet today approved a majority vote of $ 459.5 million for the 2020 government budget. The increase in the 2020 budget, most of which is an increase in the army’s
Read MoreAfrican Development Bank and development partners propel Somalia back from the brink
Photo/Somali Times The Bank’s current portfolio in Somalia totals $298 million, covering operations in agriculture, water and sanitation, transport, social and energy, and multi-sectoral projects
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Taliban enters Kabul, awaits ‘peaceful transfer’ of power
A U.S. Chinook helicopter flies over the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. Helicopters are landing at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul as diplomatic vehicles leave the compound
Read MorePrime Minister Khaire Increases Military Pay $ 200 a month
Photo/Somali Times The Cabinet today approved a majority vote of $ 459.5 million for the 2020 government budget. The increase in the 2020 budget, most of which is an increase in the army’s
Read MoreAfrican Development Bank and development partners propel Somalia back from the brink
Photo/Somali Times The Bank’s current portfolio in Somalia totals $298 million, covering operations in agriculture, water and sanitation, transport, social and energy, and multi-sectoral projects
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Blog PostsUS raising risk of Ukraine-like tragedy in Indo-Pacific, warns China
By Anadolu Agency The US’ actions in the Indo-Pacific increase the risk of something like the Ukraine crisis happening in the region, according to China’s foreign minister. “The US tries to
Exclusive: New member of Somali Parliament Ali Haji is Al-Shabab member terrorist group
A Photograph appear on the Internet/ Somali Parliament Ali Haji is Al-Shabab member terrorist group Somalia one of the elected parliamentarians in Beledweyne is Al-Shabab member terrorist group a
China holds drills around Taiwan as U.S. lawmakers visit
Bob Menendez, chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and other members of the U.S. delegation arrive at Taipei Songshan airport in Taipei, Taiwan April 14, 2022. Taiwan Ministry
Somalia: Garbaharey election is taking place and cannot be transferred by Uhuru Kenyatta, puppet Ahmed Madobe
File Photo Somali Times/Puppet of Kenya-UAE Ahmed Madobe The Gedo regional administration has rejected a decision by the Federal Electoral Commission to move the Garbaharey election to Elwaq,
UN refugee agency opposes British plan to export asylum seekers to Rwanda
Home Secretary of the United Kingdom Priti Patel (L) and Rwandan Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta (R) sign an agreement on “Migration and Economic Development Partnership Agreement”
UK Rwanda plan for asylum seekers decried as inhumane, deadly and expensive
Migrants arrive into the Port of Dover onboard a Border Force vessel after being rescued while crossing the English Channel, in Dover, Britain, December 17, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls The
Somalia’s President Farmajo congratulated the two houses of parliament’s completion of the constitutional oath
File Photo/Somali Times Mogadishu, April 14, 2022; The president of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo who congratulated the MPs of the two houses of the Federal Parliament
Boris Johnson sets out plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda amid furious backlash
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak walk out of Downing Street in London, Britain, December 1, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls Evening Standard By David
Russian Defense Ministry says fire broke out on naval cruiser Moskva
This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows cruiser Moskva in port Sevastopol in Crimea on April 7, 2022. (Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies via AP) By Anadolu Agency A fire
Government plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda branded ‘evil’ amid furious backlash
Priti Patel is met by delegates as she arrives in Rwanda / PA Evening Standard By David Bond Government plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing were described as “evil” on
US raising risk of Ukraine-like tragedy in Indo-Pacific, warns China
By Anadolu Agency The US’ actions in the Indo-Pacific increase the risk of something like the Ukraine crisis happening in the region, according to China’s foreign minister. “The US tries to
Exclusive: New member of Somali Parliament Ali Haji is Al-Shabab member terrorist group
A Photograph appear on the Internet/ Somali Parliament Ali Haji is Al-Shabab member terrorist group Somalia one of the elected parliamentarians in Beledweyne is Al-Shabab member terrorist group a
China holds drills around Taiwan as U.S. lawmakers visit
Bob Menendez, chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and other members of the U.S. delegation arrive at Taipei Songshan airport in Taipei, Taiwan April 14, 2022. Taiwan Ministry
Somalia: Garbaharey election is taking place and cannot be transferred by Uhuru Kenyatta, puppet Ahmed Madobe
File Photo Somali Times/Puppet of Kenya-UAE Ahmed Madobe The Gedo regional administration has rejected a decision by the Federal Electoral Commission to move the Garbaharey election to Elwaq,
UN refugee agency opposes British plan to export asylum seekers to Rwanda
Home Secretary of the United Kingdom Priti Patel (L) and Rwandan Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta (R) sign an agreement on “Migration and Economic Development Partnership Agreement”
UK Rwanda plan for asylum seekers decried as inhumane, deadly and expensive
Migrants arrive into the Port of Dover onboard a Border Force vessel after being rescued while crossing the English Channel, in Dover, Britain, December 17, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls The
Somalia’s President Farmajo congratulated the two houses of parliament’s completion of the constitutional oath
File Photo/Somali Times Mogadishu, April 14, 2022; The president of the Federal Republic of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo who congratulated the MPs of the two houses of the Federal Parliament
Boris Johnson sets out plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda amid furious backlash
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak walk out of Downing Street in London, Britain, December 1, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls Evening Standard By David
Russian Defense Ministry says fire broke out on naval cruiser Moskva
This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows cruiser Moskva in port Sevastopol in Crimea on April 7, 2022. (Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies via AP) By Anadolu Agency A fire
Government plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda branded ‘evil’ amid furious backlash
Priti Patel is met by delegates as she arrives in Rwanda / PA Evening Standard By David Bond Government plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing were described as “evil” on