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Trump administration orders sweeping re-review of Biden-era refugee admissions, freezes green-card processing WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has ordered a comprehensive review and re-interview of refugees admitted to the United States under former President Joe Biden, an unprecedented step that could reopen cases for roughly 233,000 people and halt their path to permanent residence, according to an internal government memo seen by Reuters. The memo, dated Nov. 21 and signed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services…

US Geological Survey cameras captured Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spewing flowing lava from its crater during an eruption over the weekend, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said Monday, and warned another lava-fountaining episode is likely. The activity was observed from fixed monitoring cameras inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, in a section of the park that remains closed to the public. Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since Dec. 23, 2024. Video released by the…

Puntland State police officer and rickshaw driver killed in Garowe crash; presidential guard arrested after attempting to flee GAROWE, Somalia — A Puntland State police officer and a rickshaw driver were killed late Monday in a collision in central Garowe involving a vehicle driven by a presidential guard reported to be a close relative of the Puntland State president, authorities said. The crash occurred around 11 p.m. when the guard’s vehicle struck a rickshaw, according to a statement from the Puntland State Police…

Strengthening Worker Rights: SOCOTU's Mission to Saudi Arabia This article explores the recent two-day mission of the Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) to Riyadh, focusing on their efforts to advance workers' rights, decent working conditions, and the protection of migrant labor. SOCOTU delegation led discussions with Saudi officials. A Cooperation Agreement was affirmed to enhance dialogue and labor standards. Commitment to International Labour Organization (ILO) standards was emphasized. Constructive…

Europe-Africa Summit: Leaders Seek Revitalized Partnership Amid Global Challenges Scores of African and European leaders are gathered in Luanda, the capital of Angola, for the seventh edition of the Europe-Africa Summit. This year's summit arrives at a critical juncture, characterized by "fraying" relations between these historic trading partners, as the influence of Russia, China, and the United States continues to expand across the region. Experts emphasize the necessity of re-evaluating the relationship between Europe…

A federal judge has dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the cases was unlawfully appointed. Judge Currie concluded that Lindsey Halligan, named interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia in September, “had no legal authority” to seek the indictments. The judge threw out both cases on that ground but dismissed them without prejudice, allowing the Justice Department to refile under a properly…

Somali prime minister heads to Morocco for Medays International Forum MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre departed Tuesday morning for Morocco to attend the 17th Medays International Forum, where he is expected to outline Somalia’s priorities and the government’s agenda on security and governance as the annual gathering convenes leaders and experts from more than 120 countries. Hosted under the patronage of the King of Morocco, Medays will run Nov. 26–29 under the theme “Fractures and Polarization: Reinventing…

West Africa Media and Development Conference Kicks Off in Abuja The third edition of the West Africa Media and Development Conference (MDC 3.0) is underway in Abuja, bringing together approximately 300 journalists, policymakers, researchers, diplomats, and technology leaders from across more than a dozen African countries. In his opening remarks at the conference on Monday, Dapo Olorunyomi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and Publisher of PREMIUM TIMES,…

Germany Backs Permanent African Seats on U.N. Security Council In a significant move towards greater representation for Africa, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced his support for two permanent African seats on the U.N. Security Council. This declaration was made during the EU-African Union summit in Luanda, signaling a shift towards a more inclusive international framework. Chancellor Merz emphasizes the need for African representation in discussions on Africa-related issues. Europe and Africa combined…

BOSASO, Somalia — At least five Islamic State militants were killed in U.S.-supported airstrikes in northern Somalia’s Puntland State region, local military officials said, as counterterrorism operations intensify in the Cal-Miskaad mountains and move into what authorities describe as their final phase. The strikes hit targets Saturday in the Barakalah area of Baallade Valley, a rugged corridor in the Cal-Miskaad range where Puntland State security forces have been battling ISIS cells for months. The fatalities were…