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Dead child and grandmother in Moscow region underscore risks as war’s long arm reaches deeper The charred ruins of a private home in Voskresensk, a small commuter town southeast of Moscow, came to symbolize on Monday how a war that began on the plains of eastern Ukraine is seeping into the everyday life of ordinary Russians. Regional governor Andrey Vorobyov said a fire sparked by a drone strike killed a 76-year-old woman and her six-year-old grandson. “Last night, air defence forces shot down four drones in Voskresensk and…

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Somalia’s fight against Al-Shabaab at a crossroads as funding and politics bite MOGADISHU — On a dusty frontline in Awdhegle district, where the landscape alternates between thorny scrub and rice paddies, Somalia’s military commanders are urging troops to press their advantage against Al-Shabaab even as the broader campaign faces growing uncertainty. General Sahal Abdullahi Omar, who oversees the Somali National Army’s land forces, travelled to the region this week to rally soldiers and allied African Union troops,…

Mogadishu arrests seven youths after knife stunts go viral, exposing a volatile mix of bravado and boredom On a recent evening in Mogadishu, a string of shaky smartphone videos began ricocheting across social media: young men flashing knives inside public stadiums, daring friends and onlookers to watch, filming each other in tight circles that felt equal parts bravado and boredom. By night’s end, Somali Police announced they had arrested seven youths in the capital’s Warta-Nabadda district, a neighborhood that includes the…

Turnabout in U.S. Visa Policy: A New Chapter for Ghana In a significant diplomatic shift, the Ghanaian government joyously announced the reversal of U.S. visa restrictions, a decision hailed as a triumph for relations between the two nations. Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa shared the news on X (formerly Twitter) during the bustling backdrop of the United Nations General Assembly, marking a pivotal moment in Ghana's international standing. A Step Toward Enhanced Mobility "Ghanaians can now be eligible for five-year…

Moldova’s Clear Vote for Europe Tests Resilience of a Fragile Democracy A decisive mandate in the shadow of geopolitical pressure Chisinau’s streets saw an unusual calm on the morning after parliamentary elections that delivered a striking — if narrow — validation of President Maia Sandu’s pro‑European platform. With nearly all ballots counted, the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) crossed the symbolic 50% threshold, taking 50.1% of the vote to the Patriotic Bloc’s 24.2%. For many inside a country of 2.4 million, the…

Kenya police rescue 22 people allegedly being trafficked to Russia to fight in Ukraine NAIROBI — Kenyan police on Wednesday freed 22 people they say were awaiting processing to travel to Russia under promises of legitimate jobs — a recruitment drive investigators allege was a front to send recruits to fight in Ukraine. Raid in Athi River uncovers recruitment materials and travel documents Officers carried out an intelligence-led operation at an apartment complex on the outskirts of Nairobi, in the industrial town of Athi…

Somalia Courts German Investment as Mogadishu Seeks to Turn Stability Gains into Jobs On a sweltering Monday in Mogadishu, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre sat down with Germany’s ambassador, Sebastian Groth, for a conversation that was part pitch, part signal. Somalia, he said, has “vast investment potential” in fisheries, industry and livestock. Germany, Groth responded, is preparing to send senior officials to explore those opportunities on the ground. It wasn’t a flashy announcement—no ribbon cuttings, no signed…

Namibia sends troops and helicopters as fire devours a third of Etosha National Park Wind-driven flames have ripped through roughly one-third of Etosha National Park, one of southern Africa’s most important wildlife reserves, prompting Namibia to deploy helicopters and hundreds of additional troops to bolster firefighting efforts. The blaze — believed to have started at a charcoal production site outside the park — has killed wildlife, shredded grazing and breeding ground, and prompted sharp criticism of the government’s…

Mass shooting and arson at Michigan Mormon church leaves at least four dead; suspect killed A gunman who drove his vehicle through the front doors of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, fired an assault-style rifle at worshippers, set the sanctuary on fire and was later killed in a confrontation with responding officers, authorities said Sunday. Local officials said at least four people were confirmed dead and eight were hospitalised, though investigators warned the…