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
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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
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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 WEEKLondon stocks tumble as Russia-Ukraine tensions weigh
The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the City of London, Britain, December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville By Reuters UK shares fell on Monday, as warnings of a Russian invasion of
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Read MoreMusk says Twitter has suspended rapper Ye over swastika post
By The Associated Press Twitter has suspended rapper Ye after he tweeted a picture of a swastika merged with the Star of David. It is the second time this year that Ye has been suspended from the
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London stocks tumble as Russia-Ukraine tensions weigh
The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the City of London, Britain, December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville By Reuters UK shares fell on Monday, as warnings of a Russian invasion of
Read MoreSt. Cloud schools to offer state’s first Somali language immersion program
Ahmed Jama (left) and Munira Ahmed were two of about 40 students in the St. Cloud school district who took a yearlong Somali language course for native speakers in 2021. The two Tech High School
Read MoreMusk says Twitter has suspended rapper Ye over swastika post
By The Associated Press Twitter has suspended rapper Ye after he tweeted a picture of a swastika merged with the Star of David. It is the second time this year that Ye has been suspended from the
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Blog PostsPhilippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market
Armored personnel carriers make their way along traffic as they augment security forces in Datu Paglas, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Saturday May 8, 2021. Dozens of Muslim
Turkey warns Germany against headscarf ban after new law
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tanju Bilgiç speaks at a news conference in Ankara, Turkey. (AA File Photo) Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tanju Bilgiç said Turkey expects Germany to implement the
Rio de Janeiro drug shootout death toll rises to 28
Policemen aim their weapons during an operation against drug dealers in Jacarezinho slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil May 6, 2021. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo The death toll from a police raid
Why Capitalism Is Bad For Public Health Systems in Africa
Health Health services are increasingly being outsourced to the private sector. Ever since African countries were compelled to accept structural adjustment programs in the 1980s and 90s,
The Somali-Kenyan maritime case has nothing to do with restoring diplomatic relations
File Photo/Somali Times Somalia has said it has nothing to do with the maritime case with Kenya, restoring its diplomatic relationship. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will decide the
India sets new global record of 414,188 daily Covid cases
Covid-19 Care Centre in New Delhi on India ( İmtiyaz Khan – Anadolu Agency ) Country’s confirmed infections reach 21.49 million as it battles one of the world’s worst outbreaks India
Emir of Qatar issues statement on resumption of Somali-Kenyan relations
File- In this Friday, July21, 2017, file photo, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani talks in his first televised speech since the dispute between Qatar and three Gulf countries and
Maldives leader: Blast that hurt Nasheed attacked democracy
Maldivian police officers secure the area following a blast in Male, Maldives, Thursday, May 6, 2021. Maldives’ first democratically elected president and current Parliament Speaker Mohamed
Somalia announces restart of diplomatic relations with Kenya
File Photo/Somali Times The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the resumption of diplomatic relations with Kenya. Somali Deputy Minister of Information Abdirahman Yusuf Sheikh Al-Adala
Bank of England maintains rates, voices optimism on recovery
A view over the City of London looking at the Bank of England, right, from the 59th floor of 22 Bishopsgate in London, Thursday, April 1, 2021. When the pandemic struck, about 540,000 workers
Philippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market
Armored personnel carriers make their way along traffic as they augment security forces in Datu Paglas, Maguindanao province, southern Philippines on Saturday May 8, 2021. Dozens of Muslim
Turkey warns Germany against headscarf ban after new law
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tanju Bilgiç speaks at a news conference in Ankara, Turkey. (AA File Photo) Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tanju Bilgiç said Turkey expects Germany to implement the
Rio de Janeiro drug shootout death toll rises to 28
Policemen aim their weapons during an operation against drug dealers in Jacarezinho slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil May 6, 2021. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo The death toll from a police raid
Why Capitalism Is Bad For Public Health Systems in Africa
Health Health services are increasingly being outsourced to the private sector. Ever since African countries were compelled to accept structural adjustment programs in the 1980s and 90s,
The Somali-Kenyan maritime case has nothing to do with restoring diplomatic relations
File Photo/Somali Times Somalia has said it has nothing to do with the maritime case with Kenya, restoring its diplomatic relationship. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will decide the
India sets new global record of 414,188 daily Covid cases
Covid-19 Care Centre in New Delhi on India ( İmtiyaz Khan – Anadolu Agency ) Country’s confirmed infections reach 21.49 million as it battles one of the world’s worst outbreaks India
Emir of Qatar issues statement on resumption of Somali-Kenyan relations
File- In this Friday, July21, 2017, file photo, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani talks in his first televised speech since the dispute between Qatar and three Gulf countries and
Maldives leader: Blast that hurt Nasheed attacked democracy
Maldivian police officers secure the area following a blast in Male, Maldives, Thursday, May 6, 2021. Maldives’ first democratically elected president and current Parliament Speaker Mohamed
Somalia announces restart of diplomatic relations with Kenya
File Photo/Somali Times The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the resumption of diplomatic relations with Kenya. Somali Deputy Minister of Information Abdirahman Yusuf Sheikh Al-Adala
Bank of England maintains rates, voices optimism on recovery
A view over the City of London looking at the Bank of England, right, from the 59th floor of 22 Bishopsgate in London, Thursday, April 1, 2021. When the pandemic struck, about 540,000 workers