Latest NewsM23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
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By Reuters Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump’s derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken unpalatable
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M23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
Read MorePolice recover over 100 assorted vehicle number plates in Nairobi
By Kenyans Police have recovered over 100 assorted vehicle registration number plates after raiding a residential house in Nairobi’s Kariobangi South area believed to have been used for the
Read MoreChinese, French leaders vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China,
Read MoreUS considering expanding travel ban to over 30 countries: Homeland Security secretary
By Anadolu Agency The US is considering expanding the number of countries covered by its travel ban to more than 30 countries, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday. “I
Read MoreSomalis condemn Trump’s insults, though some say he spoke the ‘truth’
By Reuters Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump’s derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also said the U.S. president had spoken unpalatable
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Featured ArticlesM23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
M23 rebels advance in eastern DR Congo despite newly signed peace deal
Displaced people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are seen in the town of Bugarama in neighboring Rwanda, on Dec. 5, 2025. The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have expanded their
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKEU officials, firms meet African leaders to talk investment
European officials and companies met with African leaders in Vienna Tuesday for talks intended as a springboard to increase investment in Africa. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, whose country
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Government announces 3-day national mourning to pay tribute to victims At least 137 Nigerien civilians were killed on Sunday in an attack on several localities near the Malian border, the
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EU officials, firms meet African leaders to talk investment
European officials and companies met with African leaders in Vienna Tuesday for talks intended as a springboard to increase investment in Africa. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, whose country
Read MoreHarris faces Gaza protest during Ellipse speech
By Anadolu Agency US Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, campaigning in Washington, D.C., faced protests from hundreds of people expressing disapproval of her administration’s
Read MoreNiger: At least 137 killed in attack near Malian border
Government announces 3-day national mourning to pay tribute to victims At least 137 Nigerien civilians were killed on Sunday in an attack on several localities near the Malian border, the
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Photo Reuters Egypt rebuked Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday after he criticized European leaders for attending a summit hosted by Cairo days after nine men were executed. Erdogan
A look at Nigeria’s president as he secures a 2nd term
Photo (AP) He is a former military dictator who briefly seized power in the 1980s and now says he regrets his ruthless past. Spare in charisma and physique, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari
Somalia: West told the truth maritime feud Somalia, Kenya
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Somalia president receives warm welcome in Doha
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Don’t overlook Africa’s ‘fragile’ states for social businesses, urge industry experts
African nations such as Somalia may be perceived as conflict-ridden and risky for business but “fragile states” can be an untapped opportunity for social enterprises that are flexible
Iran infighting ‘deadly poison’ for foreign policy: Zarif
Photo Reuters Fighting between parties and factions in Iran is a “deadly poison” undermining foreign policy, Mohammad Javad Zarif was quoted as saying in an interview published on Tuesday, a day
Airstrike kills 35 al-Shabaab extremists, US military says
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DCI cancels orders issued to four MPs over sex tape linked to MP Fatuma Gedi
The Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti has dismissed orders issued to four Members of Parliament in connection with a sex tape linked to Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Gedi.The
Jury convicted man in Oklahoma City federal bomb plot trial
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Storm at Sea: Hidden players in Kenya-Somalia spat
Kenyan authorities are blaming external players with interests in oil, gas and fishing for the ongoing diplomatic spat with Somalia over the common border in the Indian Ocean. The diplomatic
Egypt rebukes Turkey in spat with EU after executions
Photo Reuters Egypt rebuked Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday after he criticized European leaders for attending a summit hosted by Cairo days after nine men were executed. Erdogan
A look at Nigeria’s president as he secures a 2nd term
Photo (AP) He is a former military dictator who briefly seized power in the 1980s and now says he regrets his ruthless past. Spare in charisma and physique, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari
Somalia: West told the truth maritime feud Somalia, Kenya
Mogadishu, Somali Times Threats to the Somalia state have been land-based, but the threat has come from sea-based. ‘Kenya’ powers throwing their weight around through Somalia to control
Somalia president receives warm welcome in Doha
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and his delegation arrived in Doha, following talks with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tami Bin Hamad Al Thani. Somalia
Don’t overlook Africa’s ‘fragile’ states for social businesses, urge industry experts
African nations such as Somalia may be perceived as conflict-ridden and risky for business but “fragile states” can be an untapped opportunity for social enterprises that are flexible
Iran infighting ‘deadly poison’ for foreign policy: Zarif
Photo Reuters Fighting between parties and factions in Iran is a “deadly poison” undermining foreign policy, Mohammad Javad Zarif was quoted as saying in an interview published on Tuesday, a day
Airstrike kills 35 al-Shabaab extremists, US military says
The U.S. military has killed 35 fighters from al Qaeda affiliate al-Shabaab in an airstrike in Somalia near the Ethiopian border, U.S. Africa Command (Africom) said Monday. In a statement,
DCI cancels orders issued to four MPs over sex tape linked to MP Fatuma Gedi
The Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti has dismissed orders issued to four Members of Parliament in connection with a sex tape linked to Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Gedi.The
Jury convicted man in Oklahoma City federal bomb plot trial
Photo (AP) A 24-year-old man is guilty of trying to detonate what he believed was an explosives-laden van outside an Oklahoma City bank, a federal jury ruled Monday. Jurors convicted Jerry Drake
Storm at Sea: Hidden players in Kenya-Somalia spat
Kenyan authorities are blaming external players with interests in oil, gas and fishing for the ongoing diplomatic spat with Somalia over the common border in the Indian Ocean. The diplomatic