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Mass Kidnappings in Nigeria: A Growing Crisis The recent abductions of over 300 children from a Catholic school in Niger state highlight the persistent threat of kidnappings in Nigeria. Despite escapes and appeals for resolution, the crisis continues amid growing international concern. 303 children and 12 teachers were abducted from St Mary's co-education school. Fifty children have managed to escape, leaving 251 primary school pupils, 14 secondary students, and 12 teachers still missing. Abductions in Nigeria…

Renewed Commitment at the G20 Summit The Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg concluded with a declaration emphasizing multilateral cooperation amidst global challenges. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted this commitment despite significant geopolitical tensions and the absence of the U.S. President. President Cyril Ramaphosa praised the summit's declaration for unity in addressing global issues. U.S. President Donald Trump boycotted the summit due to unfounded allegations against South Africa’s…

A US-drafted, 28‑point peace proposal that would formalise large territorial gains for Moscow and sharply limit Ukraine’s military and diplomatic options surfaced Wednesday, setting off alarm in Brussels and Kyiv. Axios reported the Trump administration had been “secretly working in consultation with Russia” to draft the plan. Media accounts described provisions that would recognise Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk as effectively Russian, freeze parts of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia along the current contact line, cap Ukraine’s…

Somali Teacher’s Day is a moment to honor lecturers whose reach stretches far beyond classrooms — educators who guide, inspire and shape generations. For me, this year carries a deeply personal weight: it marks 10 years since I first stood at a chalkboard and began the work that would define my voice, my discipline and my purpose. My path into education began as a teenage girl helping young learners and unfolded across primary schools, secondary schools, universities and, eventually, a graduate program in Japan. A decade…

Brazil’s COP30 presidency pushed a compromise climate deal through in the Amazon city of Belém on Saturday that boosts finance for poorer nations but omits any explicit mention of fossil fuels — a glaring absence that exposed deep fractures among negotiating parties. The two-week summit, intended to show nations can still join forces on climate change after the United States declined to send an official delegation, ended after overnight negotiations and an overtime plenary in which several countries formally registered…

Puntland State arrests senior immigration official in Garowe over alleged youth-smuggling passports Garowe, Somalia — Puntland State security forces on Sunday arrested a senior official with the Immigration and Nationality Authority in Garowe on allegations he facilitated youth smuggling networks by illegally issuing Somali passports, authorities said. The official, identified by local sources as the deputy head of the Garowe Immigration Office, is accused of producing travel documents for large numbers of young people who…

European leaders and a self-described "coalition of the willing" moved quickly to blunt a U.S. plan for ending the war in Ukraine that has roiled diplomatic circles at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, exposing a transatlantic fracture over how — and on whose terms — the conflict should end. French President Emmanuel Macron said the 30 countries backing Kyiv will hold a video meeting Tuesday to coordinate a response after talks in Geneva on the U.S. proposal, which has drawn sharp criticism from European capitals for…

Nigeria Faces Second Mass School Abduction in a Week Nigeria is grappling with a major security crisis following a second mass abduction from a school within a week. Christian organizations and state officials are responding to escalating concerns about the safety of students and teachers in the region. 315 students and teachers abducted from St Mary's school in Niger state. Second mass school kidnapping in a week, following abductions in Kebbi state. Security measures heightened with school closures ordered in…

BOSASO, Somalia — Puntland State’s counterterrorism forces say an airstrike carried out with international partners killed at least five fighters from the Islamic State group (ISIS) as they fled through the Cal-Miskaad Mountains, intensifying a sweeping operation in northern Somalia. Puntland State officials say the strike hit the Barakalash area of the Baalade Valley. At least five ISIS militants were killed, according to the Puntland State Counter-Terrorism Forces. Further details are expected from U.S. Africa…

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 22 — Rep. Ilhan Omar on Friday responded to President Donald Trump’s move to end Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals, a decision announced on Twitter that injects fresh uncertainty into one of Minnesota’s most deeply rooted immigrant communities. Omar, a Somali American Democrat who represents Minnesota’s 5th District, told reporters: “Most of us Somali Americans are citizens; the policy change will not affect us.” The program, commonly known as TPS, allows people from countries facing…