World
Russia confirms WhatsApp ban, citing violations of national regulations
Russia blocks WhatsApp, urges users onto domestic ‘Max’ app as Kremlin cites legal noncompliance Russia has blocked WhatsApp nationwide over what the…
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Southern-Africa
South Africa Pulls Melania Trump Film, Citing Growing Political Tensions
Major cinema chains in South Africa have pulled a documentary about Melania Trump just before its scheduled release, citing concerns over “the…
Somalia
Somalia Defends Scrapping UAE Defense Agreements, Citing Sovereignty at Stake
MOGADISHU — Somalia has canceled its defense and security agreements with the United Arab Emirates, a move the government said Friday was…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Gains Recognition, to Open First Embassy in Israel, Citing Shared History and Aspirations
North Western State of Somalia’s president says Israel has recognized the breakaway republic, a move he casts as both a moral reckoning…
East-Africa
China Delays Foreign Minister’s Mogadishu Visit Citing Security Lockdown
MOGADISHU — China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, postponed a planned visit to Somalia’s capital on Friday after authorities imposed sweeping security restrictions…
Somalia
Malaysia PM condemns Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, warns of Palestinian risks
Malaysia’s Anwar condemns Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, warns against forced transfer of Palestinians MOGADISHU — Malaysian Prime Minister…
Somalia
Sharif Sheikh Ahmed opposes Mogadishu direct election proposal citing legal, security concerns
MOGADISHU — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has rejected the government’s plan to hold one-person, one-vote elections in Mogadishu this month,…
Somalia
Somali Government Launches Assessment of Quranic Schools, Citing Poor Facilities, Oversight
Somalia launches nationwide census of Quranic schools amid concern over conditions MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has begun…
World
Lithuania Declares State of Emergency Citing Weather Balloon Threats
Lithuania declares state of emergency over Belarus-linked ‘smuggler balloons’ disrupting airspace VILNIUS, Lithuania — Lithuania’s government on Monday declared a state of…
East-Africa
Somalia clarifies Western Sahara stance amid reports of unofficial statements
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government moved to clarify its position on the Western Sahara dispute, saying statements circulating in media do not…
Somalia
Qatar Halts Peace Mediation for Gaza, Citing Absence of Sincere Negotiations
In a significant turn of events, Qatar has hit the pause button on its mediating efforts to facilitate a ceasefire between Israel…
