Latest NewsTanzania’s Zanzibar elder gains new lease on life through Chinese medical expertise
Chinese and Tanzanian doctors pose for photos with patient Omar Haji Makame after a successful laparoscopic surgery at Lumumba Hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 20, 2025. The 35th Chinese
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Tanzania’s Zanzibar elder gains new lease on life through Chinese medical expertise
Chinese and Tanzanian doctors pose for photos with patient Omar Haji Makame after a successful laparoscopic surgery at Lumumba Hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 20, 2025. The 35th Chinese
Read MoreUS, China begin trade talks in Malaysia
By Anadolu Agency The US and China Saturday kicked off their economic and trade talks in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, according to the Chinese state-run Xinhua news agency. Chinese
Read MoreIvory Coast votes with Ouattara’s legacy, age in focus
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, 83, waves at supporters during a final political rally ahead of Ivory Coast’s presidential election, scheduled for October 25, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast,
Read MoreEU fails to agree on using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine aid
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas attends a European Council summit in Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 23, 2025. EU leaders failed on Thursday to agree on a plan to use frozen Russian
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Featured ArticlesTanzania’s Zanzibar elder gains new lease on life through Chinese medical expertise
Chinese and Tanzanian doctors pose for photos with patient Omar Haji Makame after a successful laparoscopic surgery at Lumumba Hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 20, 2025. The 35th Chinese
Tanzania’s Zanzibar elder gains new lease on life through Chinese medical expertise
Chinese and Tanzanian doctors pose for photos with patient Omar Haji Makame after a successful laparoscopic surgery at Lumumba Hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Oct. 20, 2025. The 35th Chinese
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Whereabouts, Janan’s Jubbaland tells President Farmajo
Photo/ Somali Times Jubaland Government has demanded the Somali Federal Government explain the whereabouts of its Security Minister Abdirashid Janan following claims he escaped from custody
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By Anadolu Agency The European Commission on Friday announced the launch of a new Humanitarian Air Bridge operation to deliver critical health care and essential supplies to those most in need in
Dozens of UAE flights head to airstrip UN says supplies arms to Sudan rebels
The satellite image shows IL-76 cargo plane parked on the tarmac at Amdjarass International Airport, Ouadi Koudjinli, Chad October 1, 2024. MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES/USG, Courtesy of Conflict
Jubaland expresses regret over the fighting Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and militia in RasKamboni
File Photo/Somali Times The Jubaland regional government has issued a press release expressing its deep regret over the fighting in Raskambooni Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and militia,
Somalia agrees to allow its territory in Ethiopia to have a maritime naval base-loophole
File Photo/Somali Times President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a joint press conference with Somali President Hassan Sheikh and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the presidential palace. Read:
Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and militia lost war of Raskamboni
File Photo/Somali Times Jubaland forces loyal to Ahmed Madobe have confirmed that they have captured most of the town of Raskamboni in the Lower Juba region. Read: Face-to-face talks will take
Somalia president Hassan Sheikh becomes a warlord
File Photo/Somali Times BREAKING: Jubaland government forces on the outskirts of Raskambooni were attacked by militias led by the Somalia president Hassan Sheikh and details are emerging. Read:
Beyoncé’s mom Tina Knowles opens up about shocking reaction to Jay-Z’s rape accusations
Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Credit Photo/Facebook By Face2Face Africa Tina Knowles has denied responding to the accusations against her son-in-law on social media. On Monday, December 9, Knowles’ verified
Face-to-face talks will take place between Hassan Sheikh and Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed in Turkey
File Photo/Somali Times Corrupt Somali President Hassan Sheikh is expected to travel to Turkey today, as Somali Times has learned. Read: Jubaland issues arrest warrant for corrupt Somalia
Turkish Embassy in Damascus resumes operations after 12 years
By Anadolu Agency The Turkish flag was raised at its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday as the mission resumed operations following a hiatus of 12 years. The embassy, which had
Kenya takes action against Hassan Sheikh’s militia
The Kenyan government has now taken a new step in the tension between Hassan Sheikh and the Jubaland government, following the heavy fighting that took place on Wednesday in the Raskambooni area
EU launches new humanitarian air bridge to support Syrian people amid political transition
By Anadolu Agency The European Commission on Friday announced the launch of a new Humanitarian Air Bridge operation to deliver critical health care and essential supplies to those most in need in
Dozens of UAE flights head to airstrip UN says supplies arms to Sudan rebels
The satellite image shows IL-76 cargo plane parked on the tarmac at Amdjarass International Airport, Ouadi Koudjinli, Chad October 1, 2024. MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES/USG, Courtesy of Conflict
Jubaland expresses regret over the fighting Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and militia in RasKamboni
File Photo/Somali Times The Jubaland regional government has issued a press release expressing its deep regret over the fighting in Raskambooni Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and militia,
Somalia agrees to allow its territory in Ethiopia to have a maritime naval base-loophole
File Photo/Somali Times President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a joint press conference with Somali President Hassan Sheikh and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the presidential palace. Read:
Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and militia lost war of Raskamboni
File Photo/Somali Times Jubaland forces loyal to Ahmed Madobe have confirmed that they have captured most of the town of Raskamboni in the Lower Juba region. Read: Face-to-face talks will take
Somalia president Hassan Sheikh becomes a warlord
File Photo/Somali Times BREAKING: Jubaland government forces on the outskirts of Raskambooni were attacked by militias led by the Somalia president Hassan Sheikh and details are emerging. Read:
Beyoncé’s mom Tina Knowles opens up about shocking reaction to Jay-Z’s rape accusations
Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Credit Photo/Facebook By Face2Face Africa Tina Knowles has denied responding to the accusations against her son-in-law on social media. On Monday, December 9, Knowles’ verified
Face-to-face talks will take place between Hassan Sheikh and Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed in Turkey
File Photo/Somali Times Corrupt Somali President Hassan Sheikh is expected to travel to Turkey today, as Somali Times has learned. Read: Jubaland issues arrest warrant for corrupt Somalia