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Somalia government warns of 'dangerous plot' to destabilize government

“We have done so much to bring in considerable gains to the country. We are determined to safeguard that at a cost. Nobody will destabilise us, that is a guarantee,” he told local media.

By Fred Kagonye 2026-11-10 16:14:10

Somalia government warns of 'dangerous plot' to destabilize government

Al Qasimi reimagines old classic for children in new book at the Sharjah International book fair

By Caroline Chebet 2026-11-10 15:19:00

Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan among 11 African nations on US travel warning list

11 African countries placed under the highest US travel warning, which tells Americans not to visit destinations facing serious safety and security threats.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-11-10 14:52:28

Kenya shuts down embassy in Switzerland after six years

Kenya’s Embassy in Bern, Switzerland, will close its Consular section on November 30 as part of a government plan to rationalise its global diplomatic footprint, PS Sing’Oei says.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-11-10 12:00:00

Kenya shuts down embassy in Switzerland after six years

Two years in, women leaving top roles in Trump admin

"Is he out of women?" Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said last spring, after being asked who would be next to meet that fate.

By AFP 2026-11-10 10:13:00

Two years in, women leaving top roles in Trump admin

Five things to know about Cape Verde ahead of presidential vote

The string of volcanic islands is renowned for its political stability and good governance. Here are five things to know about the tiny country.

By AFP 2026-11-10 09:59:00

Five things to know about Cape Verde ahead of presidential vote

Trump says Huang had 'no idea' lover was alleged Chinese spy

Jensen Huang sent a message to Nvidia employees on Sunday in which he acknowledged having an affair and apologized to both his family and company staff.

By AFP 2026-11-10 09:47:00

Trump says Huang had 'no idea' lover was alleged Chinese spy

Somalia AG rejects Supreme Court decision on President Mohamud's term end

The Supreme Court found that the Mohamud’s term ended on May 15 and the mandates of both houses of parliament and the federal cabinet expired on April 14.

By Fred Kagonye 2026-11-09 13:45:28

Somalia AG rejects Supreme Court decision on President Mohamud's term end

Train collision in Egypt's Giza kills 4, injures 88: health ministry

Two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital on Sunday, derailing several carriages, killing four and injuring dozens, according to the authorities.

By AFP 2026-11-08 18:12:58

Train collision in Egypt's Giza kills 4, injures 88: health ministry

Maraga, rights group demand Tundu Lissu's release after four-year sentence

Former Chief Justice David Maraga, PASNet condemn conviction of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, demanding his immediate release.

By Esther Nyambura 2026-11-06 21:59:21

Maraga, rights group demand Tundu Lissu's release after four-year sentence

AUC hails Phoebe Okowa's re-election to ICJ

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has congratulated Kenyan jurist Phoebe Okowa following her election to a full nine-year term at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

By Esther Nyambura 2026-11-06 17:53:14