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Protests sweep U.S. after ICE agent shoots woman, sparking outrage

Thousands march nationwide after ICE agent fatally shoots Minneapolis woman Renee Good MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of demonstrators chanting the name of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother killed by a federal immigration agent, flooded Minneapolis streets on Saturday, the latest flashpoint in anger over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and use of force by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Organizers said more than 1,000 actions were planned across the United States under the slogan “ICE, Out for Good,” a nod to…

Tinubu Expresses Outrage Over Niger State Massacre

In a grave response to recent violence, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has condemned the fatal attack that occurred in the Kasuwan Daji community of Niger State. This tragic incident not only claimed lives but has also heightened fears over security in the region. The attack, which took place in the early hours, left multiple residents dead and several others kidnapped, inciting outrage and calls for action. President Tinubu, deeply concerned about the safety of his citizens, has called for an urgent and coordinated…

Nationwide Outrage in Malawi Over Vice President’s UK Visit

The Malawian government is facing growing pressure to explain its silence over the cost and justification of Vice President Jane Ansah’s private trip to the United Kingdom, a controversy that has intensified as citizens are braced for austerity and deep cuts in public spending. Leaked documents circulating in local media allege that as many as 15 people would accompany Ansah and that the trip could cost “hundreds of thousands of dollars.” The documents have not been independently verified. Ansah’s office confirmed the…

Outrage sweeps North Western State of Somalia after President Muse Bihi’s public embarrassment

Outrage in North Western State of Somalia after ex-president Muse Bihi barred at Hargeisa airport; protests erupt, rebel group announced HARGEISA, Somalia — Outrage swept through North Western State of Somalia after former leader Muse Bihi Abdi was blocked from accessing Hargeisa’s main airport in an incident supporters and analysts described as a deliberate humiliation under the administration of President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Irro. Bihi, who was scheduled to fly to the United Arab Emirates, was prevented…

Trump’s comments targeting Somali Americans trigger outrage across Minnesota

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump used his Thanksgiving message to attack Somali-Americans and propose sweeping new immigration restrictions, singling out Minnesota and offering no evidence for claims that refugees are driving crime and economic turmoil. In remarks posted online, Trump asserted that “hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota,” and described “Somalian gangs” roaming the streets. He did not provide data to support the statements. He also…

Somali President Sparks Outrage by Saying Al-Shabaab Can Apply for National IDs

MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is facing backlash after saying members of the al-Shabab extremist group can apply for Somalia’s new national ID cards — a move he argues will bolster national security and the economy but that critics warn could be counterproductive. Speaking at the 2nd Somali National ID Conference in Mogadishu, Mohamud said militants had told security agencies they were ready to register for the biometric program. “Let them take it — their fingerprints and their faces will be…

Egypt’s Nile TV Rebrand Fuels Outrage Amid GERD Tensions with Ethiopia

Egypt’s decision to drop “Nile” from state broadcaster sparks symbolic backlash amid GERD row CAIRO — A seemingly technical decision to rename Egypt’s state channel Nile TV International as Egypt News Network (ENN) has provoked an unexpectedly heated response — and not only because the new initials match those of an Ethiopian outlet. Announced by Ahmed El‑Meslemany, head of Egypt’s National Media Authority, the rebrand has reopened raw sensitivities tied to a long‑running dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…

Russian Lawmakers Voice Outrage Over US Missile Allegations

High-ranking Russian officials are expressing outrage over claims that President Joe Biden has given Ukraine the green light to utilize long-range missiles, specifically provided by the U.S., to target locations deep within Russian territory. This marks a potential pivot in U.S. policy regarding the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, although no official confirmation of such a decision has been made. Maria Butina, a member of the Russian parliament, warned that this move could catapult us toward World War III. "I genuinely…

Trump’s Surprising Selection of Gaetz Sparks Outrage

The much-anticipated meeting between President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump at the White House offered a fleeting glimpse into their interaction. A handful of sentences exchanged during the "room spray"—the brief moment when photographers and journalists are usually allowed into the Oval Office as a meeting kicks off—were all we got. Biden's most memorable remark? A warm, "Welcome back." As Trump departed, he slipped past reporters gathered at the West Wing portico, who had expected a few sound bites from one…

Three Somali Women Laid to Rest in Nairobi Following Outrage Over Eastleigh Tragedy

In Nairobi, Lang’ata Cemetery saw a gathering of people to pay homage as three Somali women, victims of a harrowing murder, found their final resting place. This solemn ceremony has underscored the pressing need for justice and security reforms. CREDIT Ahmed Shafat NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — On a somber Saturday, three Somali women who were kidnapped and brutally murdered in a shocking act that left Kenya reeling, were laid to rest in Nairobi. Waris Daud, along with her daughter Nuseyba Abdi Mohammed and niece Amina Abdirashid,…