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America’s forever wars didn’t end. They receded from view — and risk roaring back. While Washington fixates on China, Iran and Russia, U.S. troops are still fighting, striking and being targeted from the Middle East to the Horn of Africa and the Caribbean corridor. The missions are smaller and quieter than the wars that defined the post‑9/11 era. They are also open‑ended, conducted under authorizations Congress passed more than two decades ago — long after most Americans stopped paying attention. The footprint shrank, not…

Malawi is unprepared for the upcoming planting season, with limited fertilizer stocks and the procurement of other farming inputs “dangerously” behind schedule, President Peter Mutharika told an International Monetary Fund delegation on Thursday. Mutharika made the rare public admission as he laid out a string of economic pressures that he said have constrained the government’s ability to mount an adequate agricultural response: a foreign‑exchange shortage, unstable fuel supplies and rising debt repayments. He said those…

A Thrilling Finale: The Triumph of Imisi Ayanwale in Big Brother Naija Season 10 As the curtains fell on the 10th season of Nigeria’s beloved reality show, Big Brother Naija, the air was electric with excitement and emotion. After ten weeks of intense drama, laughter, and unforgettable moments, 23-year-old Imisi Ayanwale emerged victorious, captivating the hearts of millions across the nation and beyond. Her journey from an ambitious contestant to the grand winner had not only entertained viewers but also resonated with the…

In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, Kisumu, a vibrant lakeside city, has taken proactive steps to bolster security. This includes forming a diverse committee tasked with ensuring safety during this festive period. As Kisumu City Manager, Abala Wanga, shared, this task force is an amalgamation of the National Police Service, local government authorities, and various community groups. They've set in motion stringent strategies to tackle crime head-on. The city has recently faced a surge in incidents where gangs,…

These days, it seems like Democrats and Republicans in the United States can hardly find common ground. However, one aspect they've collectively acknowledged is the pure madness the past few months have unleashed for both sides. One Democratic strategist called this election cycle "topsy-turvy and traumatic," whereas a Republican consultant coined it "chaotic, crazy, and fun." This election year has become a nightmare turned real for many Democrats. It even resulted in the briefest presidential campaign in the nation’s…

"When did that become acceptable?" Barack Obama mused, voicing his concern to a crowd at a Pittsburgh campaign rally. "Why would we just accept that?" What raised eyebrows was Donald Trump's audacious jab at Kamala Harris regarding the federal response to Hurricane Helene, a disaster that wreaked havoc particularly in North Carolina, leaving communities in devastation and sorrow. During a campaign event in pivotal Michigan, Trump asserted, "The Harris-Biden administration claims they lack funds for hurricane relief... They…

Its fine sandy beaches, lush forests and mangroves have made Casamance, the southern part of Senegal, one of the most attractive in the country for travelers. Since last March, however, tourists have left after the Covid-19 pandemic and the successive border closures. Surrounded by palm groves and postcard beaches, the seaside…

EDITORIAL | Somalia's history in the past month has been mainly about political disputes over the validity of the electoral roll plan and the officials tasked with overseeing the election.