DR Congo Faces New Political Crisis as Former President Joseph Kabila Forms Alliance With M23 Rebels Against Tshisekedi

Former President Joseph Kabila announces a new opposition coalition involving armed groups, raising fears of renewed conflict and threatening fragile peace efforts in eastern Congo. GOMA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — October 13, 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a potentially dangerous…

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US Federal Agents Search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Washington Home, Sparking Political Controversy Ahead of Midterm Elections

The Somali-American lawmaker denounces the federal investigation as politically motivated, while authorities confirm a court-authorised search amid growing tensions over immigration, congressional independence and the November elections.

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EU Leaders Face Critical Brussels Summit as Energy Crisis, Budget Disputes and Security Threats Deepen

European Union leaders prepare for high-stakes negotiations on soaring energy prices, a controversial long-term budget, support for Ukraine and Europe's economic future.

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Europe on High Alert as NATO Warns Russia, EU Imposes Sweeping Sanctions and Ukraine Ceasefire Comes Under Strain

NATO declares its readiness to defend allied territory as the European Union targets nearly 1,600 Russian individuals and companies, while fresh attacks on Ukraine raise doubts about Washington's diplomatic efforts.

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EU Raises Alarm Over Reported US Diesel Export Ban

The European Union has expressed concern over reported plans by the United States to temporarily restrict diesel exports, warning that such a move could have economic consequences on both sides of the Atlantic at a time when Europe is already facing elevated energy costs.

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Ethiopia on the Brink as Tigray War Flares Again

Ethiopia is confronting its most dangerous northern military escalation since the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement, as renewed fighting spreads across Tigray, Amhara and Afar and raises fears that a country still carrying the scars of its last devastating war could be sliding toward another major conflict.

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24 Arrested After Protest Erupts Into Violence in The Hague

Dutch riot police arrested 24 people on Saturday after a demonstration in The Hague descended into violence, with protesters throwing fireworks and other objects at police officers.

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IMF Warns Europe: AI Boom Could Reshape Jobs and Strain Power Grids

DUBLIN (Waagacusub.net) — The International Monetary Fund has warned European policymakers that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could boost economic productivity while also disrupting labour markets, widening inequality, straining electricity networks and increasing Europe's dependence…

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EU Opens Door for Canada to Become Its First 'Associate Member'

BRUSSELS (Waagacusub.net) — The European Union has opened the door to an unprecedented new relationship with Canada, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposing that the country become the bloc's first-ever "associate member." The proposal, announced on September…

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EU Moves Toward Landmark Social Media Ban for Children Under 13

BRUSSELS (Waagacusub.net) — The European Union is moving toward one of the world's toughest child-safety regimes for social media, with the European Commission proposing to prohibit children under 13 from holding social media accounts and impose strict safeguards on teenagers.

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EU Deepens Greenland Ties With €200 Million Strategic Investment

The European Union is dramatically expanding its economic and strategic engagement with Greenland, committing another €200 million as the Arctic island becomes an increasingly important arena of competition over security, critical minerals, infrastructure and geopolitical influence.

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Hungary Turns on Moscow, Expels 10 Russian Diplomats

Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities Budapest says were incompatible with their diplomatic status, triggering an angry response from Moscow and marking one of the clearest signs yet of Hungary's dramatic foreign-policy realignment.

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Historic AfD Victory Rocks Germany and Deepens Merz's Political Crisis

BERLIN — September 8, 2026 — Germany has entered a new period of political uncertainty after the far-right Alternative for Germany, AfD, scored a historic landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt, dealing a severe blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his governing coalition.

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EXCLUSIVE: Sharma Boy Under Scrutiny Over U.S. Blackmail Allegations as Past Cases Resurface

MOGADISHU / MINNEAPOLIS — Somali rapper Sharmarke Abdinasir Mohamed, widely known as Sharma Boy, is facing renewed scrutiny following allegations that he used threats, blackmail and sustained pressure to obtain thousands of dollars from a Somali-American woman in the United States.

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Somalia Faces Growing Fears of Militarization as Political Crisis Deepens

MOGADISHU — Concerns are growing among Somali intellectuals, civil society organizations, retired military officers, and democracy advocates that Somalia is entering a dangerous period of political instability marked by increasing militarization and shrinking space for democratic participation. The…

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Somalia Faces Human Rights Test Ahead of June 4 Protests

MOGADISHU, Somalia – As Somalia approaches planned demonstrations on June 4, concerns continue to grow over the state of human rights, freedom of expression, and civic space in the country.

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Somali Investigative Journalist Dahir Alasow Named Humanitarian of the Year 2026

Prominent Somali investigative journalist and philanthropist Dahir Abdulle Alasow has been honored with the prestigious Humanitarian of the Year 2026 Award, recognizing his growing humanitarian impact through the international charity organization Alasow Foundation.

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Turkey's Expanding Influence in Somalia Raises Regional Concerns

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Turkey's growing political, military, and economic influence in Somalia is increasingly drawing attention across the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region as geopolitical competition intensifies between regional and international powers.

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Mass Evictions and Political Tensions Push Somalia Deeper Into Crisis

Somalia is facing a deepening humanitarian and political crisis following widespread forced evictions, deadly security operations, and escalating tensions between the federal government and opposition groups.

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Somalia Defense Minister Threatens Opposition Leaders Ahead of Planned Protests

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia's Defense Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has sparked outrage after issuing strong threats against opposition leaders planning anti-government demonstrations in Mogadishu, warning that security forces would respond forcefully to any protests challenging the federal government.

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