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
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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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 WEEKFartuun Adan and Ilwad Elman from Somalia named 2020 Aurora Prize Laureates
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative awarded the fifth annual Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity to Fartuun Adan and Ilwad Elman, the mother and daughter team who lead the Elman Peace and Human
Read MoreJohnson flies back to face UK parliament as Brexit chaos deepens
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 24, 2019. REUTERS/Eduardo
Read MoreTanzania Banks Performed Well in 2017 – Study
THE country’s banking sector soundness has improved further despite closure of five community banks over lack of adequate capital early this year. The sector stability, measured by
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Fartuun Adan and Ilwad Elman from Somalia named 2020 Aurora Prize Laureates
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative awarded the fifth annual Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity to Fartuun Adan and Ilwad Elman, the mother and daughter team who lead the Elman Peace and Human
Read MoreJohnson flies back to face UK parliament as Brexit chaos deepens
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 24, 2019. REUTERS/Eduardo
Read MoreTanzania Banks Performed Well in 2017 – Study
THE country’s banking sector soundness has improved further despite closure of five community banks over lack of adequate capital early this year. The sector stability, measured by
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Blog PostsIvory Coast president says French forces to withdraw
Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara arrives to attend the opening session of the 19th Summit of the Francophonie at the Grand Palais in Paris, France October 5, 2024. Photographer
Egypt is deploying its troops in Somalia
File Photo/Somali Times The Egyptian government is currently planning to deploy its forces in Somalia, bringing them by air and sea, to be part of the operation in Somalia starting this year.
Chinese hackers breach US Treasury in major cybersecurity incident-report
By Anadolu Agency A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group infiltrated the US Treasury Department, gaining unauthorized access to government workstations and unclassified documents, a media report
Popular Somali singer Lul Jeylani dies in the US
May God have mercy on the famous singer Lul Jeylani Ali, one of the Popular Somali singer who passed away last night in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The deceased was said to have died
Over 60 killed in Ethiopia traffic accident
This photo taken on Dec. 29, 2024 shows the site of a traffic accident in Sidama region, Ethiopia. Over 60 people were killed Sunday in a traffic accident in south Ethiopia’s Sidama region
Chad holds parliamentary election likely to cement president’s grip on power
Chad’s newly elected President and junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby looks on during his inauguration ceremony in N’djamena, Chad May 23, 2024. Photographer Israel Matene/File Photo By
Hassan Sheikh meets ruthless Djiboutian dictator Guelleh
Photo/Somali Times Hassan Sheikh meets with dictator Ismael Omar Guelleh Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate country Read: Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and militia lost war of Raskamboni Reliable
179 passengers ‘presumed’ dead in South Korea plane crash
By Anadolu Agency Jeju Air flight, carrying 181 passengers from Bangkok, veered off runway and caught fire on landing, reports media. Control tower warned of a bird strike just 1 minute before
Panama dismisses Trump’s claims of Chinese control over Panama Canal as ‘nonsense’
By Anadolu Agency Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino firmly refuted US President-elect Donald Trump’s assertion that Chinese soldiers are controlling the Panama Canal, calling the claim
Osamu Suzuki, who led Japanese automaker into India, dies at 94
Suzuki Motor Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Osamu Suzuki smiles as he attends a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, August 30, 2015. Photographer Issei Kato/File Photo By Reuters Osamu Suzuki,
Ivory Coast president says French forces to withdraw
Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara arrives to attend the opening session of the 19th Summit of the Francophonie at the Grand Palais in Paris, France October 5, 2024. Photographer
Egypt is deploying its troops in Somalia
File Photo/Somali Times The Egyptian government is currently planning to deploy its forces in Somalia, bringing them by air and sea, to be part of the operation in Somalia starting this year.
Chinese hackers breach US Treasury in major cybersecurity incident-report
By Anadolu Agency A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group infiltrated the US Treasury Department, gaining unauthorized access to government workstations and unclassified documents, a media report
Popular Somali singer Lul Jeylani dies in the US
May God have mercy on the famous singer Lul Jeylani Ali, one of the Popular Somali singer who passed away last night in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The deceased was said to have died
Over 60 killed in Ethiopia traffic accident
This photo taken on Dec. 29, 2024 shows the site of a traffic accident in Sidama region, Ethiopia. Over 60 people were killed Sunday in a traffic accident in south Ethiopia’s Sidama region
Chad holds parliamentary election likely to cement president’s grip on power
Chad’s newly elected President and junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby looks on during his inauguration ceremony in N’djamena, Chad May 23, 2024. Photographer Israel Matene/File Photo By
Hassan Sheikh meets ruthless Djiboutian dictator Guelleh
Photo/Somali Times Hassan Sheikh meets with dictator Ismael Omar Guelleh Read: Why is Somalia an unfortunate country Read: Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and militia lost war of Raskamboni Reliable
179 passengers ‘presumed’ dead in South Korea plane crash
By Anadolu Agency Jeju Air flight, carrying 181 passengers from Bangkok, veered off runway and caught fire on landing, reports media. Control tower warned of a bird strike just 1 minute before
Panama dismisses Trump’s claims of Chinese control over Panama Canal as ‘nonsense’
By Anadolu Agency Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino firmly refuted US President-elect Donald Trump’s assertion that Chinese soldiers are controlling the Panama Canal, calling the claim
Osamu Suzuki, who led Japanese automaker into India, dies at 94
Suzuki Motor Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Osamu Suzuki smiles as he attends a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, August 30, 2015. Photographer Issei Kato/File Photo By Reuters Osamu Suzuki,