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Sixteen deaths recorded in Kenya protests, most killed by police, Amnesty Kenya says

Sixteen deaths recorded in Kenya protests, most killed by police, Amnesty Kenya says

JUN 26, 2025

Sixteen people died during nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya on Wednesday, most of them killed by police, the head of Amnesty Kenya said, a...

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Iran moves to punish ‘spying’ as it proclaims victory over Israel, US

Iran moves to punish ‘spying’ as it proclaims victory over Israel, US

JUN 26, 2025

Gilan, Iran – Iranian authorities are moving to allow for tougher punishment of cooperation with foreign governments after a 12-day war with Israel ...

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Somali President convenes high-level talks on elections, security, and constitutional reform

Somali President convenes high-level talks on elections, security, and constitutional reform

JUN 25, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted a high-level meeting at Villa Somalia on Wednesday, bringing together former presidents, pr...

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Somali Defense Minister, Chinese Ambassador discuss military cooperation

Somali Defense Minister, Chinese Ambassador discuss military cooperation

JUN 25, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Minister of Defense Ahmed Macalin Fiqi met Tuesday with Chinese Ambassador to Somalia Wang Yu in Mogadishu to discuss stren...

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Somali President meets EU delegation to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Somali President meets EU delegation to strengthen bilateral cooperation

JUN 25, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Tuesday with a delegation from the European External Action Service (EEAS), led by Director fo...

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Somali Salvation Forum Secretary General alleges threats, unlawful raid by regional police

Somali Salvation Forum Secretary General alleges threats, unlawful raid by regional police

JUN 25, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Dr. Mohamed Aden Koofi, Secretary General of the Somali Salvation Forum, has accused the federal government of targeting oppositio...

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Under Trump, US strikes on Somalia have doubled since last year. Why?

Under Trump, US strikes on Somalia have doubled since last year. Why?

JUN 25, 2025

Mogadishu, Somalia – Ending the United States’ “forever wars” was a major slogan of Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign, during which he a...

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Kenyans brace for protests one year after storming parliament

Kenyans brace for protests one year after storming parliament

JUN 25, 2025

Kenyans are expected to take to the streets in large numbers on Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of anti-government protests that culminated...

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Kenya holds forum to promote Sino-African agricultural, industrial cooperation

Kenya holds forum to promote Sino-African agricultural, industrial cooperation

JUN 25, 2025

The inaugural Africa-China Forum on Agri-Tech and Industrial Cooperation took place on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi....

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Ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to hold as Trump vents frustration with both sides

Ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to hold as Trump vents frustration with both sides

JUN 25, 2025

A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to hold Tuesday after initially faltering, and U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration ...

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