Category: International

The United States military announced Monday that it had completed its withdrawal from Niger, after coup leaders in the African country demanded that its troops depart. The United States had more than 1,000 troops in Niger as part of anti-jihadist missions in several Sahel nations of West Africa, including a major drone base, but Niger’s…

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has issued a decree ordering an increase in the country’s military personnel by 180,000, bringing the total number of troops to 1.5 million. This development comes as Russia’s military operation in Ukraine continues beyond two and a half years. The decree, published on the official government website, will take effect on…

A chartered flight carrying 10 passengers and a crew member reportedly crashed on Monday during takeoff in Migori, Kenya. It was learnt that Cessna Caravan aircraft registered as 5Y-ZBW, operated by Z. Boskovic Air Charters Ltd, was involved in the incident at about 12:30pm, while attempting to take off from Migori Airstrip in Migori County,…

Donald Trump says he will “immediately” deal with what he calls a “migrant invasion” if he wins the US presidential elections in November. In an X post on Sunday, Trump vowed to deport illegal migrants to their home countries. “As President, I will immediately end the migrant invasion of America,” the former US president wrote.…

Experts are saying that Hamza bin Laden, the son of Osama bin Laden, is alive and leading al-Qaeda. Hamza, 34, was previously reported dead in 2019, and reportedly based in Jalalabad, a known terrorist hub east of Kabul. The development is now raising serious concerns about the continuation of Osama bin Laden’s legacy and the…

The United Kingdom government has introduced new financial requirements for students studying in London for nine or more months. The government now requires foreign nationals intending to study in the country to show proof of funds amounting to at least £13,348 in savings before applying for a visa. According to the Home Office, students planning…

Virginia police are investigating a mass shooting that left two dead and three injured before the gunman fled. Officers discovered multiple victims with gunshot wounds upon arriving at the scene. One adult male was pronounced dead at the location, while another dies in the hospital from his injuries. The three other victims are currently receiving…

President Bassirou Faye of Senegal has dissolved the National Assembly and scheduled new legislative elections for Nov. 17. “After consulting the Constitutional Council on the right date, the prime minister and the president of the National Assembly on the appropriateness, I dissolve the National Assembly. “ And I announce that the legislative elections holds on…

The commander of the U.S. Africa Command (U.S.Africom), Gen. Michael Langley, says Somalia can manage its own security after the December scheduled withdrawal of the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia forces. Mr Langley, who made the remarks during a digital news conference, said that support and stability programmes for Somalia were underway as the…

Sweden’s government announced on Thursday that it will significantly increase grants for immigrants who voluntarily return to their home countries, aiming to encourage more migrants to do so. Starting in 2026, immigrants who choose to return will be eligible for up to 350,000 Swedish kronor ($34,000), according to the right-wing government supported by the anti-immigration…