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 WEEKWhat went wrong? Somaliland Cabinet Ministers agree to allow President Farmajo travel to Hargeisa.
Photo/ Somali Times Hargeisa – The President Muse Bihi suggested to the Somaliland Cabinet that President Farmajo will be in Hargeisa, and they accepted the proposal and said they would
Read MoreLeaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea sign accord in Saudi Arabia
Leaders from Ethiopia and Eritrea signed a “peace agreement” on Sunday during a summit in Saudi Arabia, yet another sign of warming ties between two nations that have faced decades of war and
Read MoreNigeria’s COVID-19 caseload tops 63,000
Over 70 new COVID-19 cases have taken Nigeria’s tally past 63,000, authorities said on Tuesday. A total of 72 more infections were registered across the country over the past 24 hours, raising
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What went wrong? Somaliland Cabinet Ministers agree to allow President Farmajo travel to Hargeisa.
Photo/ Somali Times Hargeisa – The President Muse Bihi suggested to the Somaliland Cabinet that President Farmajo will be in Hargeisa, and they accepted the proposal and said they would
Read MoreLeaders of Ethiopia, Eritrea sign accord in Saudi Arabia
Leaders from Ethiopia and Eritrea signed a “peace agreement” on Sunday during a summit in Saudi Arabia, yet another sign of warming ties between two nations that have faced decades of war and
Read MoreNigeria’s COVID-19 caseload tops 63,000
Over 70 new COVID-19 cases have taken Nigeria’s tally past 63,000, authorities said on Tuesday. A total of 72 more infections were registered across the country over the past 24 hours, raising
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Blog PostsMosque explosion kills 7 children in Pakistan
Over 70 children and teachers wounded in attack hit religious seminary attached to mosque, official says At least seven children were killed and 70 others wounded on Tuesday in an explosion at a
Shilling hits record low of 108.85 on import pressure
A trader holds bank notes. The Kenya shilling dropped to a record low of 108.85 units against the dollar on Monday, market data showed, on demand for the greenback by importers. This was despite
Stocks have their worst day in a month as virus cases surge
Wall Street street sign is framed by a giant American flag hanging on the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Stocks are falling in early trading on Wall Street Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, and
Lebanon court rejects new migrant worker contract to replace criticised kafala system
Ethiopian workers let go because of Lebanon’s economic crisis wait outside Ethiopia’s embassy in Beirut (AFP) A court in Lebanon has suspended the implementation of a new contract
The Latest: More UK restrictions expected in virus fight
A view of a quiet street in Cardiff, Wales, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Welsh government have imposed one of the U.K.’s strictest lockdowns, including a ban on non-essential travel. Under rules
China to sanction US firms over arms sales to Taiwan
China on Monday announced that it will impose sanctions on US companies and individuals over arms sales to Taiwan. “Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are among the list of US businesses and
Deni travels to Ethiopia to discuss the country’s naval base in Bosaso.
Photo/Somali Times The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni is on his way to the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Monday, according to presidential sources. Said Deni will
Kenya Power risks Sh1.7bn fine over unclaimed assets
Benard Ngugi, new Kenya Power CEO. By PATRICK ALUSHULA Kenya Power risks a Sh1.765 billion penalty for not surrendering to the State unclaimed assets that include dividends and stale cheques as
Deni talks about the Bosaso port and running for Somalia’s presidency.
Photo/Somali Times The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni today officially opened the session of the Puntland Parliament, delivering a keynote address on security, his
Suicide bombing at Kabul education centre kills 24, students among the victims
KABUL (Reuters) – A suicide bombing at an education centre in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul killed 24 people including teenage students and wounded dozens more on Saturday, officials said. A
Mosque explosion kills 7 children in Pakistan
Over 70 children and teachers wounded in attack hit religious seminary attached to mosque, official says At least seven children were killed and 70 others wounded on Tuesday in an explosion at a
Shilling hits record low of 108.85 on import pressure
A trader holds bank notes. The Kenya shilling dropped to a record low of 108.85 units against the dollar on Monday, market data showed, on demand for the greenback by importers. This was despite
Stocks have their worst day in a month as virus cases surge
Wall Street street sign is framed by a giant American flag hanging on the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Stocks are falling in early trading on Wall Street Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, and
Lebanon court rejects new migrant worker contract to replace criticised kafala system
Ethiopian workers let go because of Lebanon’s economic crisis wait outside Ethiopia’s embassy in Beirut (AFP) A court in Lebanon has suspended the implementation of a new contract
The Latest: More UK restrictions expected in virus fight
A view of a quiet street in Cardiff, Wales, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Welsh government have imposed one of the U.K.’s strictest lockdowns, including a ban on non-essential travel. Under rules
China to sanction US firms over arms sales to Taiwan
China on Monday announced that it will impose sanctions on US companies and individuals over arms sales to Taiwan. “Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are among the list of US businesses and
Deni travels to Ethiopia to discuss the country’s naval base in Bosaso.
Photo/Somali Times The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni is on his way to the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Monday, according to presidential sources. Said Deni will
Kenya Power risks Sh1.7bn fine over unclaimed assets
Benard Ngugi, new Kenya Power CEO. By PATRICK ALUSHULA Kenya Power risks a Sh1.765 billion penalty for not surrendering to the State unclaimed assets that include dividends and stale cheques as
Deni talks about the Bosaso port and running for Somalia’s presidency.
Photo/Somali Times The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Deni today officially opened the session of the Puntland Parliament, delivering a keynote address on security, his
Suicide bombing at Kabul education centre kills 24, students among the victims
KABUL (Reuters) – A suicide bombing at an education centre in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul killed 24 people including teenage students and wounded dozens more on Saturday, officials said. A