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A major disruption to internet services was reported in Finland following two cable breaks on a connection between Finland and Sweden, operated by Global Connect. The...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed Germany’s military support for Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv, promising to assist “for as long as it takes.” Speaking...
The political turmoil in France is reaching a critical juncture as Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces an imminent no-confidence vote. With parliamentary forces aligning against him,...
The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the plight of children in Haiti, revealing that nearly half of the country’s armed gang members are...
President Joe Biden has embarked on his first visit to Africa as president, fulfilling a promise he made two years ago during the U.S.-Africa Summit in...
Interpol’s recent Operation Serengeti marked a significant milestone in the fight against cybercrime in Africa, resulting in the arrest of over 1,000 suspects across 19 countries....
France stands at a political crossroads as Prime Minister Michel Barnier grapples with the challenge of passing a contentious social security budget. At the heart of...
Arms sales by the world’s 100 largest defense companies saw significant growth last year, driven by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and rising tensions in...
The swift and surprising capture of Aleppo by Syrian rebels last week marks a significant turn in the ongoing instability of the Middle East. Once a...
As the conflict between Israel and Iran simmers, Iraq finds itself at a crossroads. Its Shia leadership is striving to shield the country from becoming another...
From the ashes of devastation, Somaliland has rebuilt the Waheen Market, which was destroyed in a catastrophic fire in April 2022, causing losses estimated at $6...
President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over their perceived challenge to the U.S. dollar underscore a brewing global financial conflict....
The Syrian regime, long propped up by the strategic partnership of Iran and Russia, is teetering on the brink of losing Aleppo, a city that symbolizes...
In a recent tweet thread, doctoral student @CdricLabrousse outlined the complex panorama of forces involved in the ongoing offensive in Aleppo over the past 72 hours....
President-elect Donald Trump’s second-term cabinet is drawing scrutiny for prioritizing loyalty over experience, with selections that critics describe as a “hodgepodge” of ideologies unified only by...
The European Commission is planning significant reductions in staffing across its global network of embassies, focusing its resources on countries deemed strategically critical. This move, prompted...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed that NATO extend guaranteed protections to areas of Ukraine not currently occupied by Russia, suggesting this step could halt active...
The United States has voiced alarm over Iran’s decision to intensify its nuclear activities, according to a State Department spokesperson who spoke with VOA Persian. Washington...
President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Africa marks a pivotal moment in U.S.-Africa relations, highlighting a shift from aid-focused to investment-driven engagement. His stops in Angola...
Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have launched a surprise offensive, capturing territory around Aleppo and entering Syria’s second-largest city. This...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago following heightened tensions over Trump’s recent threats of 25% tariffs on goods...
Paraguay’s steadfast commitment to maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan, despite increasing Chinese influence in Latin America, underscores the nation’s prioritization of principles over economic expediency. Paraguayan...
Chad’s decision to terminate its defense cooperation agreement with France marks a significant shift in the geopolitical dynamics of Central Africa. Once a cornerstone of France’s...
The recent severing of two critical undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has ignited suspicions of sabotage, raising alarms about the vulnerabilities of global digital infrastructure...
The tragic death of 26-year-old Fathi Hussein, along with nearly two dozen Somali migrants, underscores the deadly perils faced by those fleeing conflict and poverty in...
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for a potential return to the White House, speculation intensifies over the trajectory of U.S.-Africa relations. Tibor Nagy, former Assistant Secretary...
Botswana has been designated as the second center for verifying the origins of rough diamonds intended for export to Group of Seven (G7) nations. This move,...
Ramsey Khalid Ismael, a controversial American live-streamer better known by his alias “Johnny Somali,” faces potential prison time in South Korea following charges of causing a...
Somalia’s federal government has escalated its standoff with Jubaland by requesting an Interpol Red Notice for the arrest of Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known...
The United States and Japan are finalizing plans to deploy advanced missile systems along Japan’s Nansei island chain, a strategic move aimed at countering a potential...
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as “Irro,” the newly elected president of Somaliland, has pledged to maintain his administration’s robust partnership with Taiwan, according to Taiwan’s...
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday his intention to appoint retired Army Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as assistant to the president and special envoy for Ukraine...
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a cease-fire early Wednesday, pausing months of intense fighting that had displaced thousands in southern Lebanon. The agreement, facilitated by U.S....
The Somali federal government has deployed military forces to the Juba region following the contentious re-election of Ahmed Islam Mohamed, widely known as “Madobe,” as Jubaland’s...
The inquest into the 2016 death of Abdirahman Abdi, a 38-year-old Somali-Canadian who died after a violent encounter with Ottawa police, has turned its focus to...
Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday, driven by reports that Israel and Lebanon had reached a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement to halt the conflict between Israel...
Israel’s Cabinet approved a U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah on Tuesday evening, marking a critical step toward de-escalating tensions along the Israeli-Lebanese border. The deal, approved...
A Standoff Between Mogadishu and Jubaland Threatens to Ignite into Conflict Amidst Political Turmoil As tensions escalate between Somalia’s Federal Government and Jubaland following President Ahmed...
Nearly three weeks after the contentious 2024 election, a clearer picture has emerged of the dynamics that propelled Donald Trump back into the White House. The...
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will take office on January 20, 2025, free of federal indictments after a dramatic series of legal developments. On Monday, U.S. District...