Somalia
Baidoa police ban heavy weapons after political transition to tighten security
Wednesday April 22, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — In a move aimed at reinforcing security after recent political shifts in Southwest state, authorities…
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Somalia
Banadir authorities ban school gate locking to punish late students
Thursday April 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — In a move aimed at keeping children in class, the Banadir Regional Administration has outlawed…
World
Greece to ban social media for children under 15 starting in 2027
Greece will block children under 15 from accessing social media starting 1 January next year, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced today, unveiling…
Somalia
Somalia Imposes Night Curfew and Weapons Ban in Baidoa After Political Tensions
BAIDOA, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government has introduced a nighttime curfew in Baidoa and barred civilians from carrying weapons in the city…
World
US Supreme Court blocks ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors
The US Supreme Court has struck down a Colorado ban on “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ minors, handing a major victory to a…
World
Austria to Ban Social Media for Children Under Age 14
Austria has set its sights on social media use by young people, announcing plans to prohibit access for children up to the…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe Officially Enacts Ban on Second-Hand Clothing
In a decisive move to reshape the apparel market, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has enacted a formal ban on importing…
World
Members of the European Parliament back proposed ban on ‘nudification’ apps
Two European Parliament committees backed a ban on AI “nudification” apps that create non-consensual sexual images of adults and children and supported…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State Imposes Travel Ban on Military Chiefs Amid Rift with Federal Government
BAIDOA, Somalia — South West State authorities on Monday ordered senior military and security officers not to leave Baidoa, imposing an immediate…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Ban Promises New Jobs and Economic Growth
Zimbabwe imposes immediate, indefinite ban on export of lithium concentrates Zimbabwe announced an immediate and indefinite ban on the export of lithium…
World
EU experts begin crafting a ban on children’s use of social media
BRUSSELS — An EU expert group will begin work this week on whether to restrict or ban social media access for children,…
