NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — A Nairobi court has ordered two Somali teenagers accused of desecrating the Kenyan flag during a football match to remain in custody until their ages and social backgrounds are verified.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s federal parliament will open its seventh session on Monday, September 29, 2025, as lawmakers gather in Mogadishu to address critical national legislation amid rising political tensions and renewed debate over government performance.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali authorities have detained a Somali-origin individual holding European nationality suspected of participating in a human trafficking network targeting young Somalis, the Immigration and Citizenship Agency (ICA) said Thursday evening.

[allAfrica] Year after year, Africa's leaders take the long journey to New York to speak at the United Nations General Assembly. And year after year, they repeat the same demand: Africa must have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. The hall listens politely, the cameras click, and then nothing changes. The speeches are filed away, the issue is ignored, and the cycle continues.

Dans les neuf provinces du pays, les citoyens se rendent massivement aux urnes pour élire leurs représentants à l'Assemblée nationale et dans les collectivités locales. Une nouvelle page de la Vie République est sur le point de s'écrire. Ce scrutin est perçu comme un véritable test, après une série de réformes saluées tant sur le plan national qu'international. Le climat semble apaisé et les acteurs politiques appellent à une élection pacifique, transparente et inclusive. Plus de 600 (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The president authorized the use of “Full force, if necessary,” in a campaign to use the U.S. military against Americans that has little modern precedent.

As Washington stumbles toward another government shutdown, some veterans of previous battles caution against reading too much into the political tea leaves.

Washington (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday visited his country’s embassy in the United States, meeting staff and reviewing services provided to Somali citizens as part of a broader push to strengthen diplomatic ties with Washington.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — A Nairobi court has acquitted Somali national Abdihakim Saidi Jama of charges of fraudulently obtaining Kenyan identification documents, giving false information to public officers, and unlawful presence in the country, after ruling the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

India sharply rebuked Pakistan at the UN, dismissing its victory claims in a recent war and demanding an end to terror sponsorship. New Delhi reminded the UN of Pakistan's history of sheltering terrorists like Osama bin Laden and its role in attacks, asserting accountability for both terrorists and their patrons, while rejecting third-party mediation.

A stampede-like situation at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Karur rally tragically led to 10 deaths and 30 injuries. Vijay briefly paused his speech to aid supporters before resuming to attack the ruling DMK over an unfulfilled airport promise and a former minister's controversial reputation.

The National Weather Service is struggling to maintain its weather forecasting operations due to significant staffing cuts under the Trump administration.

Most experts say Trump’s effort to do away with birthright citizenship is legally dubious, but the high court has backed the president in other emergency rulings.

The action escalates a campaign to use the U.S. military against Americans that has little modern precedent.

The sports body has extended condolences to Jakarta after a fatal accident involving an athlete in the city of Penza Read Full Article at RT.com

The international Paralympic Committee has fully restored Moscow’s membership in the organization Read Full Article at RT.com

From courtroom bans to blocked watchdogs, Moldova’s “democratic milestone” looks scripted before a single ballot is cast Read Full Article at RT.com

The tourist who attacked a female tour guide at Gullfoss last Tuesday has not yet been located. The woman, who works for Bus Travel Iceland, expressed shock at both the inaction of bystanders and the police, calling it shameful that such a violent attack could occur without consequences.

The BJP criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after a video showed her clapping to a song 'Kaaba in my heart' sung by a TMC MLA at a Durga Pandal. BJP leaders called it appeasement politics and an attack on Hinduism, questioning the appropriateness of the song during Navratri. They warned of trampling Sanatan Dharma for radical votes.

TVK chief Vijay campaigned in Namakkal, accusing DMK of secret dealings with BJP and vowing to face them in 2026. He promised stringent measures against kidney theft, linking it to a DMK MLA's hospital and the government's failure to uplift weavers, whose plight drives such heinous acts.

Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old Sikh woman, detailed her distressing deportation from the US after three decades, alleging severe mistreatment by ICE, including being denied a bed despite double knee replacements. Her unsuccessful appeals preceded her repatriation.

Tej Pratap Yadav, after forming Jan Shakti Janta Dal, criticised RJD and his brother Tejashwi for not featuring their parents' photos on party posters. He defended his own choice, stating that his parents belong to RJD, and they were in his heart. RJD supremo Lalu Prasad expelled him from the party for six years, citing ignorance of «moral values» in his personal life.

Delhi's Patiala court granted bail to Gaganpreet Kaur in the BMW accident case that tragically killed a finance ministry official. However, the court sharply questioned an ambulance's conduct, which arrived at the scene but left within 30 seconds without transporting the injured. It asked if this constituted medical negligence, highlighting the ambulance's duty to assist accident victims.

The Congress criticized Prime Minister Modi's new scheme providing Rs 10,000 to 75 lakh women in poll-bound Bihar, labeling it «vote revdi» and «vote chori.» Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of hypocrisy, highlighting his previous criticism of Karnataka's similar welfare scheme while now implementing one himself just before elections.

TEHRAN – Observed annually on September 28, World Rabies Day aims to raise public awareness about rabies prevention and what to do in the event of a bite. In this line, the Pasteur Institute of Iran plans to hold special programs both in person and online.

TEHRAN – With the vast participation of domestic and international pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers in the 10th IranPharma Exhibition, the first international event in the health sector after the 12-day war in June, the expo has turned out to be a magnificent symbol of health diplomacy and international communication of the country.

TEHRAN – Razieh Alishvandi, the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), and Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, have explored the potential to enhance joint efforts between the two societies.

TEHRAN – Observed on September 28 every year, the International Day for Universal Access to Information 2025 highlights Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age, as universal access to information is foundational for transparent, participatory, and accountable governance.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s opposition on Thursday postponed a planned demonstration in Mogadishu after mediation by clan elders and lawmakers eased tensions that had raised fears of violence in the capital.

New York (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, reaffirming their commitment to deepen cooperation on peace, security and development in Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre on Saturday received a senior Arab League delegation in Mogadishu, where the regional body pledged to support the country’s education sector and strengthen the teaching of Arabic.