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 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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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
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By Reuters Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that discussions with Washington about potential prisoner exchanges were being conducted by the two countries’
Read MoreRobert Mugabe, longtime Zimbabwe leader, dies at 95
Robert Mugabe, the former leader of Zimbabwe forced to resign in 2017 after a 37-year rule whose early promise was eroded by economic turmoil, disputed elections and human rights violations, has
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Trump presides as Israel, 2 Arab states sign historic pacts
President Donald Trump, center, with from left, Bahrain Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump, and United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister
Read MoreU.S.-Russia intelligence services in touch on possible prisoner swap – Lavrov
By Reuters Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that discussions with Washington about potential prisoner exchanges were being conducted by the two countries’
Read MoreRobert Mugabe, longtime Zimbabwe leader, dies at 95
Robert Mugabe, the former leader of Zimbabwe forced to resign in 2017 after a 37-year rule whose early promise was eroded by economic turmoil, disputed elections and human rights violations, has
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Blog PostsNetherlands: Islamophobic Pegida protests around mosque
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Iran says it will be ready for new satellite launch in a few months
Iran will be ready for a new satellite launch in a few months’ time after a failed attempt this week, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, ignoring U.S. and European warnings to avoid such
Why are Gulf countries so interested in the Horn of Africa?
ACROSS THE Horn of Africa evidence is mounting that relations with Gulf countries are growing stronger. Last month representatives from Djibouti, Sudan and Somalia gathered in Riyadh, the capital
Chairman hints at Syria’s probable Arab League return
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Somali President Mohamed received warm welcome in Baidoa
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and the delegation led by President Mohamed arrived in Baidoa for a two-day official visit to the town of Baidoa. He
Explosions, gunfire as officers engage suspected attackers for second day
Explosions and heavy gunfire heard as security officers engage suspected terrorists on Wednesday at about 6am inside Grosvenor Hotel in the Dusit office complex. Officers were seen advancing
Somali Islamists kill 15 in Kenya hotel, American, British among casualties
Gunmen blasted their way into a hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and sending workers diving under desks from an attack claimed by Somali
Saudi teen says wants to work for freedom for women
A Saudi teen whose flight from her allegedly abusive family captured global attention said Tuesday she wants to work in support of freedom for women around the world for years to come. Rahaf
Brexit bedlam: Parliament sinks May’s EU divorce deal by 230 votes
British Prime Minister Theresa May addresses Parliament ahead of the vote on May’s Brexit deal, in London, Britain, January 15, 2019 in this screengrab taken from video. Reuters TV via
Extremists attack hotel in Nairobi; al-Shabab claims role
Photo (AP) Ben Curtis Extremists launched a deadly attack on a luxury hotel in Kenya’s capital Tuesday, sending people fleeing in panic as explosions and heavy gunfire reverberated through the
Netherlands: Islamophobic Pegida protests around mosque
Far-right Pegida makes speeches, shows movie insulting Islam in front of mosque in city of Utrecht Far-right Islamophobic group Pegida staged an anti-Islam demonstration in front of a mosque in
Iran says it will be ready for new satellite launch in a few months
Iran will be ready for a new satellite launch in a few months’ time after a failed attempt this week, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, ignoring U.S. and European warnings to avoid such
Why are Gulf countries so interested in the Horn of Africa?
ACROSS THE Horn of Africa evidence is mounting that relations with Gulf countries are growing stronger. Last month representatives from Djibouti, Sudan and Somalia gathered in Riyadh, the capital
Chairman hints at Syria’s probable Arab League return
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul-Ghait said that restoring Syria’s membership was subject to approval by the majority of member states. Syria’s membership in the Cairo-based
Somali President Mohamed received warm welcome in Baidoa
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and the delegation led by President Mohamed arrived in Baidoa for a two-day official visit to the town of Baidoa. He
Explosions, gunfire as officers engage suspected attackers for second day
Explosions and heavy gunfire heard as security officers engage suspected terrorists on Wednesday at about 6am inside Grosvenor Hotel in the Dusit office complex. Officers were seen advancing
Somali Islamists kill 15 in Kenya hotel, American, British among casualties
Gunmen blasted their way into a hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and sending workers diving under desks from an attack claimed by Somali
Saudi teen says wants to work for freedom for women
A Saudi teen whose flight from her allegedly abusive family captured global attention said Tuesday she wants to work in support of freedom for women around the world for years to come. Rahaf
Brexit bedlam: Parliament sinks May’s EU divorce deal by 230 votes
British Prime Minister Theresa May addresses Parliament ahead of the vote on May’s Brexit deal, in London, Britain, January 15, 2019 in this screengrab taken from video. Reuters TV via
Extremists attack hotel in Nairobi; al-Shabab claims role
Photo (AP) Ben Curtis Extremists launched a deadly attack on a luxury hotel in Kenya’s capital Tuesday, sending people fleeing in panic as explosions and heavy gunfire reverberated through the