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Eleven killed after Kenya police shoot at antigovernment protesters

Eleven killed after Kenya police shoot at antigovernment protesters

JUL 08, 2025

Eleven people have been killed nationwide during antigovernment protests in Kenya on the 35th anniversary of a pro-democracy uprising, the country’s...

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Trump and Netanyahu take a victory lap to mark strikes on Iran nuclear facilities

Trump and Netanyahu take a victory lap to mark strikes on Iran nuclear facilities

JUL 08, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump he was nominating the U.S. leader for a Nobel Peace Prize as the two took a vict...

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Egypt warns Ethiopia over Red Sea access, expands Somalia military support

Egypt warns Ethiopia over Red Sea access, expands Somalia military support

JUL 07, 2025

CAIRO, Egypt (HOL) — Egypt vowed Sunday to block Ethiopia’s bid for Red Sea access and said it will speed up training and equipping Somali forces...

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Puntland bans unauthorized meetings and vehicles in Sanaag amid tensions over SSC-Khaatumo

Puntland bans unauthorized meetings and vehicles in Sanaag amid tensions over SSC-Khaatumo

JUL 07, 2025

Garowe (HOL) — The Puntland regional administration has banned all unauthorized meetings in Sanaag region, a move seen as part of its escalating eff...

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Casualties feared after Al-Shabab launches suicide attack on Moqokori district

Casualties feared after Al-Shabab launches suicide attack on Moqokori district

JUL 07, 2025

Beledweyne (HOL) — Several casualties are feared after al-Shabab militants launched a coordinated attack on Moqokori district in the Hiiraan region ...

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Puntland warns Mogadishu over Sanaag troop standoff

Puntland warns Mogadishu over Sanaag troop standoff

JUL 07, 2025

Garowe (HOL) — Puntland warned Sunday that Somalia’s federal government will be held accountable for any violence in the disputed Sanaag region a...

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‘Halima’ wins €738,000 as Naima Mohamud becomes first Black Finnish woman to direct a feature-length film

‘Halima’ wins €738,000 as Naima Mohamud becomes first Black Finnish woman to direct a feature-length film

JUL 07, 2025

HELSINKI, Finland (HOL) — The Finnish Film Foundation has awarded nearly €2.2 million in production support to 16 new projects, with a standout am...

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Kenya braces for Saba Saba protests as anger simmers over police killings

Kenya braces for Saba Saba protests as anger simmers over police killings

JUL 07, 2025

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Kenya is on edge as the nation marks Saba Saba Day, with mass protests expected nationwide following weeks of public outrage ...

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Somali heritage celebration brings African culture to downtown Fargo

Somali heritage celebration brings African culture to downtown Fargo

JUL 07, 2025

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People of all nationalities gathered in Broadway Square this Saturday to celebrate Somali culture....

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