Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Nations Security Council has failed to authorize a critical funding framework for the African Union's new peace mission in Somalia, missing a self-imposed May 15 deadline and casting doubt on the operation's viability before its scheduled launch.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has ordered the release of at least 150 people detained during Thursday’s violent protests in Burao and directed a formal investigation into the unrest, which left two people dead and more than 40 injured.

It was in 1982, while languishing in a prison cell, that Mohamed Aden Sheikh, a cardiologist and Somalia’s then-health minister, realized that something had gone terribly wrong with his country. It had just been defeated in a war with Ethiopia, hundreds of thousands of Somali refugees had arrived from territories Somalia had tried to annex, the economy had flatlined and inflation rates were on their way to the moon. But it was his own imprisonment, along with that of several other senior Cabinet members in a major purge, that really drove the message home.

[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on Thursday, May 15, announced that it would maintain its key interest rate at 6.5 per cent, citing easing energy markets and contained inflationary pressures.

[New Times] Rapper AmaG The Black joined comedians Umushumba, Muhinde, and Pirate to headline the latest edition of the Gen-Z Comedy Show, held on Thursday, May 15. The bimonthly event brought together music and stand-up for a night of sharp punchlines and high energy.

[New Times] US President Donald Trump's Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, said on Thursday, May 15, that he held discussions with President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi on the developments of a proposed peace agreement expected to be signed in June.

The public showed strong interest in the recent sale of Íslandsbanki shares, with over 31,000 individuals participating in the government’s auction, which concluded yesterday. According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance, nearly all the shares offered by the state were subscribed to by the public.

Moscow’s delegation is satisfied with the outcome of the talks and is ready to continue contacts, Vladimir Medinsky said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian Defense Ministry has showcased interceptions of Ukraine’s ‘Baba Yaga’ bomber drones Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian and Ukrainian teams have discussed ceasefire options, a POW exchange and a potential next meeting, Moscow’s top negotiator has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian capital will host international talks focused on combating cyber terrorism and protecting critical information infrastructure Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has handed 909 bodies to Ukraine in exchange for the remains of 34 servicemen, a lawmaker has said Read Full Article at RT.com

According to UNICEF Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa Edouard Beigbeder, only in the past two months, more than 950 children have reportedly been killed in strikes across the Gaza Strip

As of 04:00 p.m. Moscow time, before the statements by the parties, the MOEX index was down 1.76%

Vladimir Medinsky said that each side would present its vision of a possible future ceasefire, laying it out in detail

The official yuan exchange rate was raised to 11.16 rubles

The Zapad 2025 Russia-Belarus drills will become the main combat training exercise for the regional grouping of forces this year

Four months ago the Newfoundland and Labrador government brought in legislation meant to tackle the growing number of bodies going unclaimed - it has yet to bury a single person.

Mandy Gull-Masty, former grand chief of Eeyou Istchee, was appointed Canada's Indigenous Services minister this week. She is the first Indigenous cabinet minister to hold the portfolio responsible for providing services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

We're back at Superior Court in London, Ont., to bring you the latest updates from the trial of five former world junior hockey players.

An excavator overturned on the islet in Tjörnin lake in Reykjavík during restoration work, but no injuries or damage were reported.

Celebi Airport Services India has challenged the government's revocation of its security clearance in Delhi High Court, citing vague national security concerns. The aviation firm argues the decision, impacting thousands of jobs and investor confidence, lacks justification and was issued without warning.

As its specific feature, the Izdeliye-305 missile developed by the High-Precision Systems Holding Company is maximally protected against enemy jamming

Rustem Umerov did not specify the date of the swap

«The Ukrainian side has requested direct negotiations between the two leaders. We have taken notice of this,» Russia’s chief negotiator said

Earlier, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who lead the Russian delegation to the talks, told reporters that the direct negotiations with the Ukrainian side that were organized at the initiative of Russian President Vladimir Putin were completed

Direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, their first since 2022, lasted 110 minutes

US singer Chris Brown has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent over an alleged attack of a music producer with a bottle at a nightclub in London two years ago.

People began reporting problems on DownDetector at 9.20pm and by 10.30pm, over 26,000 people said they had no signal on their television

Roman Lavrynovych, 21, from Sydenham in south London, had been charged last night by Scotland Yard with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.

Le mardi 13 mai 2025,Ulrich Manfoumbi-Manfoumbi, ministre d'État récemment nommé à la tête du ministère des Transports, de la Marine Marchande et de la Logistique a présidé sa première rencontre officielle avec les 18 entités techniques du département. Au centre des échanges, amorcer une restructuration ambitieuse autour d'une feuille de route claire fondée sur un diagnostic précis, la planification de projets à venir et des solutions concrètes. Le secrétaire général, Anatole Kabounou (...) - TRANSPORTS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON