Somalia’s prime minister hosts Iraqi delegation to bolster bilateral ties
Somalia and Iraq Find Common Cause in Security—and the Sea
On a humid Wednesday in Mogadishu, as the surf pounded the city’s arc of coastline, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre welcomed a delegation from Baghdad with a handshake that felt calibrated for a new kind of partnership. On its face, the agenda was familiar: security, counterterrorism, and trade. But beneath that, the visit points to a quiet reweaving of ties across the Arab world and the Horn of Africa, anchored in shared threats and untapped economic…
Boakai’s Dismissal of Key Liberian Officials Sparks Concern
Political Shifts in Liberia: A Changing Landscape Under President Boakai
In a dramatic turn of events, President Joseph Boakai of Liberia has reshaped the government's landscape by dismissing senior officials, sparking a wave of uncertainty among cabinet members and agency heads. This unexpected upheaval has not only alarmed those directly affected but has also raised broader questions about the direction of Boakai’s presidency. As the dust settles, the political implications of these moves could resonate far beyond the…
Trump Criticizes South Africa’s G20 Membership and Opts Out
Trump's G20 Snub: A Diplomatic Rift With South Africa
In a move that has taken the global diplomatic community by surprise, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his decision not to attend the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, citing contentious issues in South Africa. His remarks have rekindled a heated debate on international relations and the role of global forums in addressing domestic policy issues.
A Controversial Stand
Speaking at the American Business Forum in Miami, Trump stated, "South Africa shouldn't even…
Cameroon Opposition Chief Escapes Amid UN Appeals for Serenity
Shadows of Suppression: Protests and the Fight for Democracy in Cameroon
The recent presidential election in Cameroon has ignited a maelstrom of unrest that stretches far beyond the simple question of leadership. With President Paul Biya officially declared the victor for another term, the streets of this central African nation have transformed into battlegrounds, erupting in protests and lamentations echoing the aspirations of a populace yearning for change. The scene is not just one of frustration, but of profound…
Egypt Unveils Grand Egyptian Museum Next to Giza Pyramids
A new citadel of memory rises beside the Great Pyramid
Just a short walk from the ancient silhouette of Khufu, a modern glass-and-stone landmark opened its doors to the public this week: the Grand Egyptian Museum, known simply as GEM. With room for some 100,000 objects spanning roughly 7,000 years of history, the complex is being presented not only as the world’s largest archaeological museum but as a statement of national pride and a fresh engine for tourism.
The building’s broad terraces and sunlit atrium create a…
Peace Protects Health: Deadly Cholera Surge Mostly Preventable
Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again
"Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies.
The warning is not abstract.…
Former President Trump Meets Japan’s Emperor After Landing in Tokyo
Trump’s Asia swing seeks a truce — and perhaps a headline-grabbing handshake
In a carefully choreographed arrival that mixed pomp with negotiating urgency, US President Donald Trump landed in Tokyo on the latest leg of a five-day tour of Asia that officials hope will yield a pause, if not a full settlement, in the bruising trade fight with China.
Wearing a gold tie and blue suit, Trump offered the kind of broad-shouldered pageantry that has marked his foreign trips — fist pumps on the tarmac, a helicopter lift for a…
Puntland State Launches Own Visa, Rejects Somalia’s Federal E‑Visa
Puntland State’s new visa deepens Somalia’s patchwork of borders — and tests fragile federal ties
AXADLE — When Puntland State’s immigration agency announced this week that travelers to the autonomous region must now secure a separate “VISO” visa for $60, it did more than introduce a fee: it underscored how Somalia’s experiment with federalism is colliding with the practical demands of travel, trade and security.
The move, described by Puntland State officials as an effort to “modernize” immigration procedures, explicitly…
Jacob Frey defeats Omar Fateh, wins third term as Minneapolis mayor
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey secures third term after ranked-choice tally, holding off progressive surge
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey won a third term on Wednesday, edging past a spirited challenge from state Sen. Omar Fateh after a second round of ranked-choice counting nudged him just over the 50% mark. The result capped an unusually high-turnout city election and set the stage for another term of divided government at City Hall in one of America’s most closely watched urban laboratories.
What the numbers…
Boakai’s Dismissal of Key Liberian Officials Sparks Concern
Political Shifts in Liberia: A Changing Landscape Under President Boakai
In a dramatic turn of events, President Joseph Boakai of Liberia has reshaped the government's landscape by dismissing senior officials, sparking a wave of uncertainty among cabinet members and agency heads. This unexpected upheaval has not only alarmed those directly affected but has also raised broader questions about the direction of Boakai’s presidency. As the dust settles, the political implications of these moves could resonate far beyond the…