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 WEEKDjibouti, Eritrea leaders hold historic meeting in Saudi Arabia
The historic meeting between the leaders of Djibouti and Eritrea on Monday ‘opens a new page to promote peace and stability in the region’, the Saudi Arabia foreign minister, Adel bin Ahmed
Read MoreMacron’s visit to Africa a way to strengthen diplomatic relationship or to defend economic interests?
By Anadolu Agency For his first stop in a four-day African tour, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived this Wednesday in Libreville, Gabon. This visit at this time is considered far from being
Read MoreKenya Court finds Briton guilty of possession of bomb materials
British terror suspect Jermain Grant in court on April 24, 2019. He was found guilty of being in possession of bomb making materials that were to be used in a terror attack in Kenya British
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Djibouti, Eritrea leaders hold historic meeting in Saudi Arabia
The historic meeting between the leaders of Djibouti and Eritrea on Monday ‘opens a new page to promote peace and stability in the region’, the Saudi Arabia foreign minister, Adel bin Ahmed
Read MoreMacron’s visit to Africa a way to strengthen diplomatic relationship or to defend economic interests?
By Anadolu Agency For his first stop in a four-day African tour, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived this Wednesday in Libreville, Gabon. This visit at this time is considered far from being
Read MoreKenya Court finds Briton guilty of possession of bomb materials
British terror suspect Jermain Grant in court on April 24, 2019. He was found guilty of being in possession of bomb making materials that were to be used in a terror attack in Kenya British
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Blog PostsEgypt’s trade deficit hits $38.3bn in 2020
Egyptian stall in Cairo, Egypt on 4 February 2014 [Laura Cuttier/Flickr] Egypt’s non-oil trade balance deficit reached $38.3 billion in 2020, the Egyptian trade and industry ministry
Former Somali ambassador to Washington dies of Covid-19
Former Somali ambassador to the United States Abdikarim Ali Omar has died in the state of Columbus, Ohio, as his friends have confirmed. According to sources told Somali Times Abdikarim Ali Omar
Is Russia, China and Africa Happy About Uganda’s Woes
Mixed reactions emerged after Uganda`s electoral commission declared President Yoweri Museveni the victor of the recent polls. Mixed reactions since Uganda`s electoral commission declared
Kenya now eyes Sh69bn debt service suspension
Kenya has widened its debt service relief request to all its bilateral lenders, hoping to save Sh69 billion, the National Treasury has said. The move comes days after a decision by the Paris Club
Despite election loss, Uganda’s Bobi Wine wins growing power
FILE- in this Jan. 15, 2021 file photo, Uganda’s leading opposition challenger Bobi Wine walks back to his residence after giving a press conference outside Kampala, Uganda. Despite failing
‘No Somali soldier killed in Ethiopia-Tigray conflict’
File Photo/Somali Times The Somali government Tuesday denied claims that hundreds of Somali soldiers have been killed while fighting alongside the Ethiopian army against the Tigray People’s
AFRICOM launches airstrike in Somalia shortly after troop pullout
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departs after in-flight refueling while supporting Operation Octave Quartz over Somalia, Jan. 5, 2021. The
President Uhuru Kenyatta Fires His Nephew Jomo Gecaga From State House
Jomo Gecaga President Uhuru Kenyatta has reportedly fired his private secretary Jomo Gecaga, several sources have claimed. Gecaga, who is also the President’s nephew, has been working with Uhuru
Uhuru pulls no punches against Ruto in hard-hitting radio speech
President Kenyatta yesterday launched a full-blown attack on his deputy William Ruto and the latter’s “premature” 2022 campaigns, as he defended the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) in a
Africa Does Not Need Western Validation
Africans in diaspora By Takudzwa Hillary Chiwanza. The African found himself alienated from his immediate surroundings; wanting more to be recognized The imperial domination of Africa by the West
Egypt’s trade deficit hits $38.3bn in 2020
Egyptian stall in Cairo, Egypt on 4 February 2014 [Laura Cuttier/Flickr] Egypt’s non-oil trade balance deficit reached $38.3 billion in 2020, the Egyptian trade and industry ministry
Former Somali ambassador to Washington dies of Covid-19
Former Somali ambassador to the United States Abdikarim Ali Omar has died in the state of Columbus, Ohio, as his friends have confirmed. According to sources told Somali Times Abdikarim Ali Omar
Is Russia, China and Africa Happy About Uganda’s Woes
Mixed reactions emerged after Uganda`s electoral commission declared President Yoweri Museveni the victor of the recent polls. Mixed reactions since Uganda`s electoral commission declared
Kenya now eyes Sh69bn debt service suspension
Kenya has widened its debt service relief request to all its bilateral lenders, hoping to save Sh69 billion, the National Treasury has said. The move comes days after a decision by the Paris Club
Despite election loss, Uganda’s Bobi Wine wins growing power
FILE- in this Jan. 15, 2021 file photo, Uganda’s leading opposition challenger Bobi Wine walks back to his residence after giving a press conference outside Kampala, Uganda. Despite failing
‘No Somali soldier killed in Ethiopia-Tigray conflict’
File Photo/Somali Times The Somali government Tuesday denied claims that hundreds of Somali soldiers have been killed while fighting alongside the Ethiopian army against the Tigray People’s
AFRICOM launches airstrike in Somalia shortly after troop pullout
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departs after in-flight refueling while supporting Operation Octave Quartz over Somalia, Jan. 5, 2021. The
President Uhuru Kenyatta Fires His Nephew Jomo Gecaga From State House
Jomo Gecaga President Uhuru Kenyatta has reportedly fired his private secretary Jomo Gecaga, several sources have claimed. Gecaga, who is also the President’s nephew, has been working with Uhuru
Uhuru pulls no punches against Ruto in hard-hitting radio speech
President Kenyatta yesterday launched a full-blown attack on his deputy William Ruto and the latter’s “premature” 2022 campaigns, as he defended the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) in a
Africa Does Not Need Western Validation
Africans in diaspora By Takudzwa Hillary Chiwanza. The African found himself alienated from his immediate surroundings; wanting more to be recognized The imperial domination of Africa by the West