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By The African Exponent 5 Key Facts Algeria is Africa’s biggest military spender by a huge margin. It spent $25.4 billion in 2025, which is more than the other nine countries on this list
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Top 10 biggest defense budgets in Africa in 2026
By The African Exponent 5 Key Facts Algeria is Africa’s biggest military spender by a huge margin. It spent $25.4 billion in 2025, which is more than the other nine countries on this list
Read MoreEuro set for weekly drop, yen eyes biggest gain since early September
Japanese 10,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes are displayed in this illustration taken October 20, 2026. Photographer Kim Kyung-Hoon/Illustration By Reuters The euro headed for a moderate weekly
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Featured ArticlesTop 10 biggest defense budgets in Africa in 2026
By The African Exponent 5 Key Facts Algeria is Africa’s biggest military spender by a huge margin. It spent $25.4 billion in 2025, which is more than the other nine countries on this list
Top 10 biggest defense budgets in Africa in 2026
By The African Exponent 5 Key Facts Algeria is Africa’s biggest military spender by a huge margin. It spent $25.4 billion in 2025, which is more than the other nine countries on this list
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Top 9 most powerful countries in Africa in 2025
By The African Exponent South Africa retains its lead as Africa’s most powerful country in 2025, holding the highest global ranking among African nations at 28. North Africa dominates the top
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By Kenyans A federal agency created by the Canadian government during the tenure of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to have lost Ksh6.9 billion after investing in a loss-making
World Bank approves $125 million loan for the corrupt Somalia government
The World Bank’s Executive Board has approved a second $125 million loan for the corrupt Somalia government to support development policies, provided by the International Development Association
Somalia addresses the importance of maritime law enforcement at UNSC
During an open debate on maritime security held by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Government of Somalia stressed the importance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the
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By Anadolu Agency A severe heat wave hit eight Arab countries on Monday, with meteorological agencies warning that extreme temperatures, high humidity, and wildfires would continue through the
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Visitors look at Volkswagen cars at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in east China’s Shanghai, May 1, 2025. Photographer Fang Zhe By Xinhua News Agency Since
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