Central-Africa
Somalis condemn Trump’s insults, but some say he spoke the truth
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalis reacted with anger and disbelief Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump described Somalis as “garbage” and…
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North-Africa
Somali President Accepts Credentials of Eight Newly Appointed Ambassadors
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday accepted the credentials of eight newly appointed ambassadors, signaling renewed…
World
Seventeen migrants found dead aboard boat off Crete, Greek coastguard reports
Seventeen migrants were found dead Saturday after their vessel was discovered drifting off the Greek island of Crete, Greek coast…
Somalia
Somali Election Commission Warns Banadir Districts: Ensure Free Campaigning, Smooth Voter Card Distribution
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday issued a formal warning to district administrations across the Banadir…
World
Former French President Sarkozy to Publish Memoir About His Recent Prison Stay
Nicolas Sarkozy’s three weeks behind bars were marked by “greyness and solitude,” the former French president writes in excerpts from…
Somalia
NIRA Extends Free National ID Registration Deadline to January 31, 2026
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has extended the free period for obtaining the National…
World
Qatari Prime Minister: Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations at a Pivotal Moment
Negotiations to consolidate the US-backed truce in Gaza are at a “critical” moment, Qatar’s prime minister said Friday, as mediators…
East-Africa
Kenya and U.S. sign major health pact despite data privacy concerns
Kenya signs $2.5 billion health pact with U.S., first under Trump-era overhaul; data privacy questions follow NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya…
World
Six Arrested Following Assault on Irish UNIFIL Peacekeepers
BEIRUT — The Lebanese army said it arrested six people after gunmen opened fire on an Irish United Nations patrol…
World
U.S. and Ukrainian Officials Extend Talks into Third Consecutive Day
MIAMI — U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff held two days of “productive” talks with Ukraine’s senior negotiator Rustem Umerov in…
