Latest NewsBus crash in Kenya kills 22 near the site of a previous fatal accident
By The Associated Press A bus collided with a truck on Kenya’s main highway on Sunday, killing at least 22 people, police said. The crash came three weeks after 17 people died in another accident
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Japanese 10,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes are displayed in this illustration taken October 20, 2026. Photographer Kim Kyung-Hoon/Illustration By Reuters The euro headed for a moderate weekly
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By The Associated Press Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active. It has spread farther across Africa than any
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Bus crash in Kenya kills 22 near the site of a previous fatal accident
By The Associated Press A bus collided with a truck on Kenya’s main highway on Sunday, killing at least 22 people, police said. The crash came three weeks after 17 people died in another accident
Read MoreTop 10 biggest defense budgets in Africa in 2026
By The African Exponent 5 Key Facts Algeria is Africa’s biggest military spender by a huge margin. It spent $25.4 billion in 2025, which is more than the other nine countries on this list
Read MoreEuro set for weekly drop, yen eyes biggest gain since early September
Japanese 10,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes are displayed in this illustration taken October 20, 2026. Photographer Kim Kyung-Hoon/Illustration By Reuters The euro headed for a moderate weekly
Read MoreWhat to know about the Ebola outbreak that has spread from Congo to 4 other countries
By The Associated Press Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active. It has spread farther across Africa than any
Read MoreFighting in Yemen continues as Britain plans to help defend Saudi Arabia
By Xinhua News Agency Fighting between Yemen’s Houthis and government forces continued on Tuesday, while the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis traded fresh strikes and Britain announced
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Featured ArticlesBus crash in Kenya kills 22 near the site of a previous fatal accident
By The Associated Press A bus collided with a truck on Kenya’s main highway on Sunday, killing at least 22 people, police said. The crash came three weeks after 17 people died in another accident
Bus crash in Kenya kills 22 near the site of a previous fatal accident
By The Associated Press A bus collided with a truck on Kenya’s main highway on Sunday, killing at least 22 people, police said. The crash came three weeks after 17 people died in another accident
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Read MoreProf Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad released by Kenyan intelligent after ten days of captivity-sources say
A photograph appear on the Internet Prof Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad. Prof Abdiwahab declined to elaborate on the reasons for his abduction, but said he was in good condition, and could talk about
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China-Egypt jointly built economic zone hailed as model for Belt and Road cooperation
A worker works on the fiberglass production line at a factory of China’s fiberglass giant Jushi at China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone in Suez Province, Egypt, Nov. 6,
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Read MoreProf Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad released by Kenyan intelligent after ten days of captivity-sources say
A photograph appear on the Internet Prof Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad. Prof Abdiwahab declined to elaborate on the reasons for his abduction, but said he was in good condition, and could talk about
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Blog PostsWorld trade at new peak but 2025 uncertain amid US tariff threat
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Representations of cryptocurrency Bitcoin are seen in this illustration taken November 25, 2024. Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo By Reuters Bitcoin catapulted above $100,000 for the
China-Europe freight train service hits milestone as 100,000th train arrives in Germany
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Namibia elects Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its 1st female president
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Biden says he has pardoned his son, Hunter
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Kenya urges strict adherence to mpox preventive measures amid rising cases
A Nigerian health official administers a mpox vaccination to a man. Credit: Photo Reuters By Xinhua News Agency Kenya’s Ministry of Health has urged citizens to strictly adhere to mpox
Authorities still looking for nearly 200 people missing day after boat capsized in Nigeria
By Anadolu Agency Rescue workers have yet to find nearly 200 people who are missing one day after a boat capsized in Kogi State in Nigeria, an official told Anadolu on Saturday. Suleiman Makana,
World trade at new peak but 2025 uncertain amid US tariff threat
Cargo ships and containers are seen at Qingdao port in Qingdao in eastern China’s Shandong province, Dec. 4, 2024. Photo/ AFP By AFP Global trade has hit a new peak this year but faces an
Bitcoin storms above $100,000 as bets on Trump fuel crypto euphoria
Representations of cryptocurrency Bitcoin are seen in this illustration taken November 25, 2024. Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo By Reuters Bitcoin catapulted above $100,000 for the
China-Europe freight train service hits milestone as 100,000th train arrives in Germany
This photo taken on Dec. 3, 2024 shows the 100,000th China-Europe freight train at Duisburg Intermodal Terminal (DIT) in Duisburg, Germany Europe. Photographer Du Zheyu By Xinhua News Agency The
Namibia elects Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its 1st female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah By Anadolu Agency Namibia has elected its first female leader, with ruling SWAPO party candidate and Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced Tuesday as the winner
Exclusive: Somalia Defence Minister Abdulkadir Nur is a member of Al-Shabab
Somalia Defence Minister Abdulkadir Nur is a member of Al-Shabab, your previous work in the Bakara market and the noise you made in the market by distributing explosives are well known, and the
Top 10 African Beaches to Visit in 2024
File Photo/Somali Times By The African Exponent Planning your next coastal escape? Discover Africa’s top beaches for 2024, offering natural beauty, marine life, and unforgettable experiences.
British NGO renames itself after Somalia’s largest charity
Civil Society By Chongyang Zhang A UK-based international development organisation has renamed itself after signing an agreement with the largest charity in the east African country of Somalia.
Biden says he has pardoned his son, Hunter
Joe Biden, Hunter Biden and Beau Jr., Nantucket, Massachusetts, November 29, 2024. Photographer Craig Hudson By Reuters U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he had pardoned his son, Hunter
Kenya urges strict adherence to mpox preventive measures amid rising cases
A Nigerian health official administers a mpox vaccination to a man. Credit: Photo Reuters By Xinhua News Agency Kenya’s Ministry of Health has urged citizens to strictly adhere to mpox
Authorities still looking for nearly 200 people missing day after boat capsized in Nigeria
By Anadolu Agency Rescue workers have yet to find nearly 200 people who are missing one day after a boat capsized in Kogi State in Nigeria, an official told Anadolu on Saturday. Suleiman Makana,