Amid escalating regional tensions, voters in the self-declared state of Somaliland will vote on Wednesday in its fourth general election since its 1991 break from Somalia. While Somaliland now has its own government, parliament, currency, passports and other features of an independent country, however, its sovereignty remains unrecognised internationally as Somalia continues to view it as part of its territory.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Voters across Somaliland took to the polls early Tuesday morning in an election that could reshape the political structure of the self-declared republic. Seeking re-election, incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi of the ruling Kulmiye Party faces opposition from Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro of Waddani and Faisal Ali Warabe from UCID.

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — African leaders may have been quick to congratulate Donald Trump on his election, professing a desire for mutually beneficial partnerships, but there are meager expectations that his presidency will change things for this continent of over 1.4 billion people.

The cost of groceries remains high across the country – including the price of an item most people have in their homes, butter.

With the GOP on the brink of a governing trifecta in Washington, Trump looms larger than ever, particularly on Capitol Hill, where his influence looks set to grow.

The only reason to think that Trump would seek out a path toward a fourth run is his vanity — which is enough of a reason to make it useful to point out the paths.

Members of the RCMP’s federal police say they have arrested three men in B.C. for their alleged role in a 'transnational organized crime group' connected to Mexican drug cartels importing cocaine into Canada.

Upper school male students from eight secondary institutions in St Thomas are the focus of the Angelic Ladies Society's latest social project, 'Echoes of Change – The Problem with the P'. Through the engagement, the boys will...

[World Bank] Kigalirwanda -- Today, the Government of Rwanda and the World Bank launched the Rwanda Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), titled «Pathways to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Rwanda.» This comprehensive report, a collaborative effort between the Government of Rwanda and the World Bank, highlights the country's significant economic achievements and presents recommendations to sustain growth in alignment with the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST-2).

[New Times] Kigali's nightlife is about to light up with nostalgia as «The Reminisce» returns for its second edition, bringing back what organizers call «the grown folks' playground.»

[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has affirmed the government's commitment to advancing toward the nation's Vision 2050 goals, emphasizing resilience in the face of challenges.

Mississauga city council has voted to keep its residential street sports ban in place, meaning hockey and basketball on the road will remain out of bounds.

Four people have been arrested in connection with a drug trafficking operation that was allegedly shipping “large amounts” of controlled substances from B.C. to other parts of Canada, the RCMP announced Wednesday.

The Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) is calling for the establishment of a Joint Industrial Council for the Tourism Industry to ensure that hotel workers' rights are adequately protected. In a letter to labour minister Pearnel...

People's National Party (PNP) caretaker for Westmoreland Western, Ian Hayles, is urging the Government to immediately undertake drain cleaning in several areas of the constituency which have been experiencing flooding. "Western...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dozens of soldiers and police fanned out across a neighbourhood on a recent night in the Turks & Caicos Islands just days after the archipelago reported a record 40 killings this year. They were on the hunt...

The St Andrew North police are probing the seizure of 10 rounds of ammunition in Stony Hill, St Andrew.  The Gleaner has been informed that the 7.62 millimetre rounds were found in an abandoned building. The police, acting on information, on...

One person was taken to hospital after a Range Rover SUV overturned on the side of the road not far from Keflavík International Airport earlier today.

According to statistics, food products in October rose in price by 1.23% month-on-month and by 9.03% year-on-year

Inflation stood at 8.49% in annual terms as at November 11, 2024

Rosstat confirmed earlier national GDP growth by 4.1% year on year in the second quarter of 2024

The official yuan rate is fixed at 13.60 rubles

The diplomats see this approach as «land in exchange for Ukraine’s security»

RIYADH: A Saudi officer and a non-commissioned officer were killed and another officer injured following an attack within a military camp in Sayoun in Yemen, the spokesperson for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced on Saturday. Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki said that the attack occurred on Friday evening during a sports training session at the camp.

RIYADH: In a world where women’s economic participation is crucial for sustainable development, the W20 initiative is amplifying women’s voices within the G20 framework. A beacon of advocacy and action, the Saudi delegation for Women 20, or W20, is led by Miznah Al-Omair, CEO of Al-Nahda Society, which was founded in 1963 to empower women in Saudi Arabia.

BRASILIA: Deputy Speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council Mishaal bin Fahm Al-Salami met with President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Lorenzo Fontana at the 10th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) recently in Brazil. The two officials discussed cooperation, and stressed the need to strengthen parliamentary relations in order to achieve common goals, Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The meeting was attended by Shoura Council members Dr. Iman bint Abdulaziz Al-Jibreen and Yazid bin Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri.    

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday congratulated Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni on his country's Independence Day celebration, the SPA reported. In cable, King Salman wished the Cambodian king good health and happiness, as well as continued progress and prosperity for both the government and the people. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a similar cable. The Southeast Asian nation declared independence from France on November 9, 1953.

JEDDAH: Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani and his accompanying delegation arrived in Jeddah on Saturday to perform Umrah rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Mauritanian leader was welcomed at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, the deputy governor of Makkah province, and several other officials. After performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, the Mauritanian president also visited the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah.  

Gunnar Emil Baldursson and Margrét Unnur Brim Þórarinsdóttir became double world champions in the category of children, under 8 years old, in ballroom dancing at the Word Championship in Assen in the Netherlands recently, but they are both 7 years old.

Analysis by the House of Commons library shows the hotspot constituencies across the UK, with more than 1.8million people getting government support.

It comes after an investigation found as many as one in 10 NHS trusts have guidelines for the controversial condition, also dubbed the 'male menopause' or andropause.