Tuesday 12 May 2026
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The United States imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, the Treasury Department said on Thursday.
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said it targeted Kabila “for his role in supporting the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Congo…
The United States imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, the Treasury Department said on Thursday.
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said it targeted Kabila “for his role in supporting the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Congo…
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Susan Burns, the U.S. chargé d’affaires in Kenya, said current mining investments across Africa are “predatory.”
Speaking at the Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo hosted by the Kenyan government in Nairobi this week, Burns outlined Washington’s evolving approach, framing Africa as central…
Susan Burns, the U.S. chargé d’affaires in Kenya, said current mining investments across Africa are “predatory.”
Speaking at the Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo hosted by the Kenyan government in Nairobi this week, Burns outlined Washington’s evolving approach, framing Africa as central…
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Somaliland’s House of Elders (Guurti) on Tuesday approved a 27-month extension of the terms of local councils and the House of Representatives, extending their mandates by more than two years.
The extension, which had been under discussion for some time, follows the government’s announcement that…
Somaliland’s House of Elders (Guurti) on Tuesday approved a 27-month extension of the terms of local councils and the House of Representatives, extending their mandates by more than two years.
The extension, which had been under discussion for some time, follows the government’s announcement that…
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Maritime security agencies are cautioning that risks to shipping off Somalia’s coastline are rising after a cargo vessel was recently taken over in what is believed to be a piracy-related incident.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has elevated the regional threat level to “substantial,”…
Maritime security agencies are cautioning that risks to shipping off Somalia’s coastline are rising after a cargo vessel was recently taken over in what is believed to be a piracy-related incident.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has elevated the regional threat level to “substantial,”…
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Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe delivered a landmark performance at the London Marathon, becoming the first runner to complete the distance in under two hours during an official race setting.
The 31-year-old clocked 1:59:30 to secure victory, shaving more than a minute off the previous best mark of 2:00:35…
Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe delivered a landmark performance at the London Marathon, becoming the first runner to complete the distance in under two hours during an official race setting.
The 31-year-old clocked 1:59:30 to secure victory, shaving more than a minute off the previous best mark of 2:00:35…
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The government of Israel has approved a series of new diplomatic appointments, including the naming of its first-ever ambassador to Somaliland. The appointments, endorsed unanimously by the cabinet, were put forward by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and include postings in Southeast Asia as well as…
The government of Israel has approved a series of new diplomatic appointments, including the naming of its first-ever ambassador to Somaliland. The appointments, endorsed unanimously by the cabinet, were put forward by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and include postings in Southeast Asia as well as…
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The Trump administration is considering steps to improve relations with Eritrea as security concerns grow in key global shipping routes.
U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos has told foreign counterparts that Washington is considering lifting some sanctions on Eritrea, The…
The Trump administration is considering steps to improve relations with Eritrea as security concerns grow in key global shipping routes.
U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos has told foreign counterparts that Washington is considering lifting some sanctions on Eritrea, The…
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William Ruto and Giorgia Meloni on Monday adopted what the two governments described as a “2026–2029 action plan” to deepen ties. The agreement followed Ruto’s official visit to Rome, where both leaders cited “the strong and longstanding relations between their nations” and said the partnership…
William Ruto and Giorgia Meloni on Monday adopted what the two governments described as a “2026–2029 action plan” to deepen ties. The agreement followed Ruto’s official visit to Rome, where both leaders cited “the strong and longstanding relations between their nations” and said the partnership…
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Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will acquire six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. This builds on an earlier order of 20 jets, bringing the total to 26, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028.
CEO Mesfin Tasew explained that the expansion is intended to strengthen long-haul…
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will acquire six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. This builds on an earlier order of 20 jets, bringing the total to 26, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028.
CEO Mesfin Tasew explained that the expansion is intended to strengthen long-haul…
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On Sunday, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) Central Committee announced the reinstatement of the pre-war Tigray Regional Council, declaring the federal government’s extension of the interim administration “a unilateral decision, in violation of the Pretoria Agreement.” The TPLF…
On Sunday, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) Central Committee announced the reinstatement of the pre-war Tigray Regional Council, declaring the federal government’s extension of the interim administration “a unilateral decision, in violation of the Pretoria Agreement.” The TPLF…