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Takaichi poised for sweeping victory in Japan’s national election
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on course for a sweeping victory in snap elections, with her ruling bloc securing…
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Somalia
Somalia defies foreign pressure on North Western State of Somalia, pledges to safeguard national unity
Somalia warns against foreign pressure on North Western State of Somalia talks, alleges interference MOGADISHU — Somalia will pursue dialogue to resolve…
Somalia
Sen. Jim Risch warns Somalia’s turmoil endangers U.S. national security
WASHINGTON — Sen. Jim Risch warned this week that continued instability in Somalia poses a direct threat to U.S. national security, pressing…
Somalia
Ethiopia’s Red Sea Ambitions: Trade National Treasures for a Maritime Future?
Red Sea Dreams: Can Ethiopia Swap National Icons for a Maritime Future? ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday…
Southern-Africa
South Africa formally joins Afreximbank, launches US$8bn national programme
South Africa has today officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking the formal entry of one…
Somalia
Somali National University Warns Against Illegal Demolition of Mogadishu Property
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali National University has accused authorities of illegally demolishing parts of its land in Mogadishu’s Hodan district and says…
East-Africa
Eritrean National Gets 20-Year Prison Term for Smuggling Migrants in Netherlands
The Netherlands has sentenced an Eritrean national, Amanuel Walid, to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty of leading a transnational…
Somalia
European Union welcomes Somalia’s opposition joining national dialogue as encouraging progress
EU hails Somali opposition joining national dialogue as positive step MOGADISHU, Somalia — The European Union’s envoy to Somalia has welcomed the…
Somalia
Somalia’s Leaders Back Unity, Elections and Security at National Consultative Council Meeting
Somalia’s leaders pledge unity, faster local elections and intensified security after National Consultative Council meeting Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia —…
Somalia
Somali Cabinet praises national army after 130 al-Shabaab militants killed in Lower Juba
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Council of Ministers on Thursday praised the Somali Armed Forces for killing more than 130 al-Shabab militants during…
Somalia
Somalia’s government seeks talks with opposition alliance on elections, national policy
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government has invited the Somali Future Council, a leading opposition alliance, to a multi-day national conference in…
