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Somalia’s coastal crisis: Voices from the edge of the sea
Global Voices
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June 22, 2025
This photograph captures the coastal area of Mogadishu, Somalia, offering a view of the shoreline and water. The scene highlights the region's natural environment and coastal geography. Image by NMIUM from Alamy. Public domain. By Vladyslav...
US embassy in Monrovia tells visa applicants to make social media accounts 'public' for vetting
Africanews
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June 25, 2025
Liberians applying for US visas will have to give American authorities access to their social media, according to the US embassy in Monrovia. In a statement posted on its website, the embassy said that people “applying for an F, M, or J...
Arts calendar for February 5-March 2
MyVillager - Minnesota
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Books Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., will offer an event with Kyle Lukoff, author of A World Worth Saving, from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 5. Vanessa L. Torres, author of On the Wings of la Noche, will provide a talk from 6-7:30 p.m....
War Propaganda, State Controlled Media, and the End of African Stream
Black Agenda Report
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African Stream's Pan-African, anti-imperialist journalistic perspectives made it the target of a state that colludes with corporate media to spread war propaganda. Every accusation is a confession when war propaganda is being spread by the state...
Art Show on essence of a woman
The Standard
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June 22, 2025
‘Fabric of Our Being’ exhibition by April Kamunde. [Anjellah Owino, Standard] Walking into April Kamunde’s exhibition felt like a retreat, a place that sways to the rhythm of rest. She works in figuration, depicting women at rest – bodies...
With objection to Iran bombing, hypocrisy of Democrats and media is on full display
Washington Examiner
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June 24, 2025
“The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers. He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and...
Under Trump, US strikes on Somalia have doubled since last year. Why?
Al Jazeera
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June 24, 2025
Mogadishu, Somalia – Ending the United States’ “forever wars” was a major slogan of Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign, during which he and many of his supporters spoke out against American resources and lives being put to waste in conflicts...
Jo In Sung attends 'Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival' with director Ryoo Seung Wan for ‘Mega Talk’ session
allkpop
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Actor Jo In Sung is set to appear at the '29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN)' alongside acclaimed director Ryoo Seung Wan. The festival's organizing committee announced on June 24 that a special program titled 'B My Guest:...
Jonathan Turley Dismantles AOC's Call for Trump's Impeachment Over Iran Airstrikes in Epic Fashion
Red State
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June 24, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Not surprisingly, in the immediate aftermath of news of the successful U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, Rep. Alexandria...
President Trump Dubs AOC a Rodent During Brutal Exchange on Social Media
TMZ
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June 24, 2025
Published June 24, 2025 10:28 AM PDT | Updated June 24, 2025 11:32 AM PDT The heated back-and-forth between President Donald Trump and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reached a feverish pitch Tuesday with DT calling AOC a rodent and AOC...
Kerala braces for heavy rain and strong winds amid low-pressure alert
Asianet Newsable
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July 1, 2025
Kerala is expected to experience heavy rainfall for the next five days due to a low-pressure area. Wind speeds are predicted to reach 40-50 km/hr. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience a spell of heavy rainfall and strong winds over the...
Empowering Youth, Protecting The Planet: United Nations Support Office In Somalia (UNSOS) Partners With Somali Universities To Train Future Environmental Advocates
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo Twenty-five students from SIMAD University in Mogadishu were given one day training on the practical management of wastewater and solid waste to help prevent pollution of the environment. The...
Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...
Somali mother of 3 loses home, rejected by husband for accepting Christ after watching 'Jesus Film'
The Christian Post - Washington D.C.
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June 23, 2025
By Morning Star NewsSunday, June 22, 2025 Getty Images NAIROBI, Kenya — A mother of three children in Somalia is struggling to survive after her Muslim relatives drove her from their home and threatened to kill her for accepting Christ, she said....
Opinion: Why we couldn’t sell America on USAID
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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(Tierney L. Cross | The New York Times) People demonstrate in support of of the U.S. Agency for International Development outside its headquarters in Washington, on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. Today, the Trump administration will effectively dissolve...
Tanzania: Entrepreneur sees ‘a lot of money’ in agriculture
How We Made It In Africa
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July 1, 2025
Hadija Jabiri Hadija Jabiri, founder of agribusiness company GBRI, sees untapped potential across Tanzania’s agricultural sector, particularly in processing fruit, vegetables and grains into value-added products. “You can make a lot of money out...
Prime Minister And Minister Of Foreign Affairs Meets President Of Somaliland
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday with HE President of Somaliland Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, who is visiting the country. During the...
Somalia’s Defence Minister visits Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College in Qatar
Shabelle Media Network
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June 18, 2025
DOHA, Qatar, June 18 – As part of his official visit to Qatar, Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Mohamed Fiqi, and his delegation toured the Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College on Tuesday, where they were received by the College Commander,...
Katie Britt didn’t flinch
AL.com - Alabama
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July 1, 2025
This column originally appeared in Kyle Whitmire’s newsletter, Alabamafication. Sign up here to get it in your inbox for free. Whoever hands out the U.S. Senate speaking gigs must have it in for Sen. Katie Britt. A year and a half ago, Britt went...
Top 10 best TV series about war ranked - number one is 26-part WW2 epic
Daily Express
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June 22, 2025
If you are into historical drama, you are likely all over this genre of war documentaries, films and television shows. These TV series show the harsh realities of warfare and allow first hand experiences to be broadcast and shared with the wider...