Latest NewsKenyans in U.S. on high alert as Trump plans to revoke more visas
A photo collage of U.S. President Donald Trump and a U.S. visa, March 20, 2026. Photo White House, Canva By Kenyans The U.S. government is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up
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By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
Read MoreWhy do Western travel bans keep treating African nations like security threats while our leaders just watch?
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent A federal judge recently vacated a sweeping Trump administration policy that had suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens across 75 countries.
Read MoreThousands flee years long drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
File Photo Somali Times/Former Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh and one of his wives By The Associated Press After nearly two weeks on the road with her five children, Luul Mohamed finally
Read MoreUS says it will impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran
A woman walks by a mural depicting Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2026. Photographer Majid Asgaripour By Reuters U.S. Treasury
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Kenyans in U.S. on high alert as Trump plans to revoke more visas
A photo collage of U.S. President Donald Trump and a U.S. visa, March 20, 2026. Photo White House, Canva By Kenyans The U.S. government is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up
Read MoreIran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
Read MoreWhy do Western travel bans keep treating African nations like security threats while our leaders just watch?
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent A federal judge recently vacated a sweeping Trump administration policy that had suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens across 75 countries.
Read MoreThousands flee years long drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
File Photo Somali Times/Former Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh and one of his wives By The Associated Press After nearly two weeks on the road with her five children, Luul Mohamed finally
Read MoreUS says it will impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran
A woman walks by a mural depicting Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, August 13, 2026. Photographer Majid Asgaripour By Reuters U.S. Treasury
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Featured ArticlesKenyans in U.S. on high alert as Trump plans to revoke more visas
A photo collage of U.S. President Donald Trump and a U.S. visa, March 20, 2026. Photo White House, Canva By Kenyans The U.S. government is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up
Kenyans in U.S. on high alert as Trump plans to revoke more visas
A photo collage of U.S. President Donald Trump and a U.S. visa, March 20, 2026. Photo White House, Canva By Kenyans The U.S. government is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKUN rights office: UAE troops tortured, abused Yemenis
GENEVA- A number of Yemeni detainees have been subjected to ill-treatment, torture and sexual abuse by United Arab Emirates (UAE) soldiers, the UN Human Rights Office in Geneva said on Tuesday.
Read MoreTurkey’s FM addressed the crisis that exists between Ethiopia and Somalia
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, speaking at the Turkey-Africa Conference in Djibouti, said that Turkey’s policy in Africa is comprehensive, and that the policy does not only include
Read MoreWorld Bank sees $12 billion support to Kenya over next 3 years
By Reuters The World Bank said on Monday that it foresaw $12 billion of support to Kenya over the next three years, potentially a major boost to the East African country’s strained
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UN rights office: UAE troops tortured, abused Yemenis
GENEVA- A number of Yemeni detainees have been subjected to ill-treatment, torture and sexual abuse by United Arab Emirates (UAE) soldiers, the UN Human Rights Office in Geneva said on Tuesday.
Read MoreTurkey’s FM addressed the crisis that exists between Ethiopia and Somalia
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, speaking at the Turkey-Africa Conference in Djibouti, said that Turkey’s policy in Africa is comprehensive, and that the policy does not only include
Read MoreWorld Bank sees $12 billion support to Kenya over next 3 years
By Reuters The World Bank said on Monday that it foresaw $12 billion of support to Kenya over the next three years, potentially a major boost to the East African country’s strained
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Heads of state of Mali’s Assimi Goita, Niger’s Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani and Burkina Faso’s Capt. Ibrahim Traore pose for photographs in Niamey, Niger, July 6, 2024. Credit Photo
Kenya waives visa requirements for Africans, except Somalia and Libya
By Capitalfm Kenya The Kenyan government has announced the removal of eTA and visa requirements for all African nationals, excluding those from Somalia and Libya, citing security concerns. The
Xi speaks with Putin, calling on China, Russia to uphold int’l fairness, justice
Chinese President Xi Jinping talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 21, 2025. Photographer Rao Aimin By
Trump signs several executive orders on 1st day in office
By Anadolu Agency US President Donald Trump signed several executive orders Monday on his first day in office. “The first item that President Trump is signing is the rescission of 78
Triumphant Trump returns to White House, launching new era of upheaval
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery ahead of the presidential inauguration in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. January 19, 2025.
The Horn Of Africa States: Upcoming visit of President Erdogan to region
File Photo/Somali Times Eurasia Review By Dr. Suleiman Walhad The Horn of Africa States region continues its traditional presence in the international media, with major, middle and regional
TikTok shut down in US following ban
By Anadolu Agency TikTok informed users in the US that they cannot use the video-sharing app “for now” following the enactment of a ban. “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available
Botswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market
Local workers queue to buy food at a makeshift food shops near a construction site of the Central Business District (CBD) in the capital Gaborone, Botswana, September 21, 2018. Photographer
Top 10 African countries for real estate investment in 2025
By The African Exponent Africa’s real estate market is booming in 2025, offering diverse opportunities. This article covers the top 10 countries where investors can see the highest returns,
Turkish president is not welcome to buy Somalia
File Photo/Somali Times Hassan Sheikh and his family are planning to sell Somalia to the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to sources close to corrupt president Hassan Sheikh told
3 Sahel countries to create 5,000-stron joint anti-terrorist force
Heads of state of Mali’s Assimi Goita, Niger’s Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani and Burkina Faso’s Capt. Ibrahim Traore pose for photographs in Niamey, Niger, July 6, 2024. Credit Photo
Kenya waives visa requirements for Africans, except Somalia and Libya
By Capitalfm Kenya The Kenyan government has announced the removal of eTA and visa requirements for all African nationals, excluding those from Somalia and Libya, citing security concerns. The
Xi speaks with Putin, calling on China, Russia to uphold int’l fairness, justice
Chinese President Xi Jinping talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 21, 2025. Photographer Rao Aimin By
Trump signs several executive orders on 1st day in office
By Anadolu Agency US President Donald Trump signed several executive orders Monday on his first day in office. “The first item that President Trump is signing is the rescission of 78
Triumphant Trump returns to White House, launching new era of upheaval
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery ahead of the presidential inauguration in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. January 19, 2025.
The Horn Of Africa States: Upcoming visit of President Erdogan to region
File Photo/Somali Times Eurasia Review By Dr. Suleiman Walhad The Horn of Africa States region continues its traditional presence in the international media, with major, middle and regional
TikTok shut down in US following ban
By Anadolu Agency TikTok informed users in the US that they cannot use the video-sharing app “for now” following the enactment of a ban. “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available
Botswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market
Local workers queue to buy food at a makeshift food shops near a construction site of the Central Business District (CBD) in the capital Gaborone, Botswana, September 21, 2018. Photographer
Top 10 African countries for real estate investment in 2025
By The African Exponent Africa’s real estate market is booming in 2025, offering diverse opportunities. This article covers the top 10 countries where investors can see the highest returns,
Turkish president is not welcome to buy Somalia
File Photo/Somali Times Hassan Sheikh and his family are planning to sell Somalia to the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to sources close to corrupt president Hassan Sheikh told