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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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
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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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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
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Qatar Development Fund supports Somalis economy
H E Khalifa bin Jassem Al Kuwari, Director General of the Qatar Development Fund and H E Jamal Mohammed Hassan, Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, representing the Somali
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Sudan declares state of emergency, disbands Cabinet
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, facing deadly protests, on Friday declared a state of emergency for a year, disbanded the federal government and replaced all state governors with senior army
Water deal crucial for Kenya oil project might slip into third quarter: Tullow
A deal with local Kenyan authorities that would allow Tullow Oil to pump water to pressurise oil wells, crucial for a final green light for the country’s only oil project, may be slightly delayed
Tanzania and Barrick Gold reach final operating agreement
The Barrick Gold Corporation has negotiated a deal to end the dispute between its subsidiary Acacia Mining and the Tanzanian government. Under terms of the deal, Barrick will pay Tanzania $300
House Dems introduce measure to revoke Trump border edict
Photo (AP) House Democrats on Friday introduced a resolution to block the national emergency declaration that President Donald Trump issued to fund his long-sought wall along the U.S-Mexico
Withdrawal of 1,000 Burundian soldiers from Somalia begins
An official in Burundi says the withdrawal of 1,000 Burundian soldiers from the African Union regional force in Somalia has begun. The military official in Burundi, who insisted on anonymity
Kenya-Somalia maritime dispute: We will not cede an inch to anyone – CS Juma
The government has maintained that it will not cede even an inch of its soil to anyone or any state. Foreign Affairs CS Monica Juma on Thursday evening said the government is waiting for a
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UAE signs $5.5 billion in military contracts as Yemen war heightens scrutiny
Photo Reuters The United Arab Emirates awarded 20 billion dirhams worth ($5.5 billion) of military procurement contracts during a defense show this week, at a time when arms sales to the country
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Turkey will begin drilling for oil and gas near the island of Cyprus in coming days, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavusoğlu said Thursday. Turkey and the internationally recognised Greek Cypriot
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The government of Somalia on Wednesday applauded Somaliland’s president Musa Bihi for his cooperation, after years of tension over sovereignty questions. ‘‘The FGS considers this move a