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The Rise of Digital Propaganda in Sudan's Conflict Amid the brutal power struggle between Sudan's military factions, social media has become a battleground of misinformation. With rampant fake news and manipulative narratives, trust in reliable information has eroded. Both sides exploit social media to spread misleading information. False claims on social media deepen societal divisions. Traditional media suppression fuels disinformation. The Stakes of Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis The conflict between army…

South Korean‑born New Zealander sentenced to life after children’s bodies found in suitcases A South Korean‑born New Zealand woman, Hakyung Lee, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the 2018 murders of her two young children, whose bodies were discovered packed in suitcases in an abandoned storage locker more than three years later, New Zealand media reported. Lee, who is in her 40s, was convicted in September after admitting she killed the children, then aged 8 and 6. During the trial she entered a plea of not…

UNAIDS Warns of Deteriorating HIV Services Amid Funding Crisis Abrupt funding cuts and deteriorating human rights conditions have disrupted HIV prevention and treatment services across dozens of countries, UNAIDS has warned. In a stark report released to mark World AIDS Day, the UN agency highlighted a troubling trend: international assistance for HIV programs has sharply declined, with projections indicating that external health funding could plummet by 30-40% by 2025 compared to 2023 levels. The agency's Executive…

Guinea-Bissau Military Coup: A New Leader Installed The political landscape of Guinea-Bissau faced a seismic shift as soldiers installed a new military leader. This forceful takeover followed a contentious presidential election and led to President Umaro Sissoco Embalo fleeing to Senegal. Gen. Horta Inta-A named head of a transitional military government for one year. Embalo safely arrived in Senegal; Dakar coordinates with Guinea-Bissau for constitutional restoration. Controversies surround the Nov. 23…

NAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. airstrikes in Somalia have surged more than tenfold this year under the Trump administration, with U.S. Africa Command saying it has conducted 101 strikes so far in 2025, compared with 10 missions in all of 2024 under President Biden. AFRICOM confirmed the figures to Fox News Digital and said operations are targeting ISIS-Somalia cells and the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab insurgency. The latest operation unfolded Tuesday in Puntland State, northeastern Somalia, where AFRICOM said it carried out an…

BAIDOA, Somalia — South West State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has condemned the spread of illegal checkpoints across the region, calling them a major threat to civilian movement and safety and urging communities to back justice and stabilization efforts. Laftagareen said armed individuals obstructing travelers on public roads is “unacceptable,” especially as South West State navigates severe drought and recurring conflict that continue to disrupt livelihoods and strain security. “It is unacceptable…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali special forces and regional security units said they killed a senior al-Shabab commander during a planned nighttime operation in the Jamaame district of the Lower Jubba region, as government-aligned troops intensified a weeks-long push to retake areas long held by the militants. Jubbaland authorities said Friday that Danab commandos, operating alongside Jubbaland’s Dervish forces, targeted a group of al-Shabab fighters late Thursday and killed a commander identified as Farah Jibriil and seven…

MOGADISHU — Somali police in the Hamarweyne district arrested a Somali National Army soldier on Saturday after a video widely shared on social media appeared to show him abusing a woman vendor at the busy Hamarweyne market, authorities said. The suspect was identified by police as Abdifatah Mohamed Ibrahim, a member of the Somali National Army. He is in custody and will be transferred to court, the Banadir Regional Police Command said in a statement. “The suspect is in police custody and will be referred to the…

LUANDA, Angola — The AU–EU summit in Luanda on Nov. 24–25 marked 25 years of a formal partnership, and it delivered the familiar choreography: a joint declaration, carefully worded communiqués, promises to deepen cooperation on trade, climate, migration and security. For Somalia — confronting a stubborn insurgency, maritime insecurity and a pressing need for jobs — the measure of success is not rhetoric but whether Africa and Europe can strike a new, more equal bargain that translates summit language into action. The…

Namibian Politician Breaks with Controversial Past Adolf Uunona, a prominent figure in northern Namibia, has legally removed "Hitler" from his name. This move symbolizes a departure from a legacy he never embraced. The change reflects Uunona's desire to clarify his identity. He has been a respected leader in the Ompundja constituency. The decision addresses international misunderstandings and jokes. Legacy of a Name Uunona's name has been a subject of intrigue and misunderstanding due to its historical…