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Son of notorious Somali dictator reportedly living in Ohio, decades after brutal regime's collapse

September 12, 2026

Son of notorious Somali dictator reportedly living in Ohio, decades after brutal regime's collapse

Ayanle Siad Barre, son of Somalia's former dictator, has been living in Ohio's large Somali community, prompting calls for a U.S. investigation.

Popular TV host, media star faces hanging after conviction in major synthetic drug trafficking case

September 7, 2026

Popular TV host, media star faces hanging after conviction in major synthetic drug trafficking case

Sarah Khalifa was among 12 defendants sentenced to death after prosecutors accused the group of manufacturing and trafficking synthetic narcotics.

United Nations votes 164-1 for Equal Earth map after US brands it 'radical ideological project'

September 5, 2026

United Nations votes 164-1 for Equal Earth map after US brands it 'radical ideological project'

The United Nations adopted the Equal Earth map showing Africa's true size, but the United States was the sole nation to vote against the resolution.

Americans headed for high-risk nation urged to prepare wills, leave DNA samples ahead of time

September 4, 2026

Americans headed for high-risk nation urged to prepare wills, leave DNA samples ahead of time

The State Department's Libya travel advisory warns of kidnapping, terrorism and landmines. It also urges Americans to write a will and leave DNA samples with doctors.

Viral video of jets buzzing DHL Stadium in Cape Town prompts aviation safety investigation

September 3, 2026

Viral video of jets buzzing DHL Stadium in Cape Town prompts aviation safety investigation

Viral video shows two Embraer E-Jets barely clearing DHL Stadium in South Africa before a Springboks vs. All Blacks rugby match in Cape Town.

Locals torch migrant shelters as Spain's PM points blame beyond the border

September 1, 2026

Locals torch migrant shelters as Spain's PM points blame beyond the border

Ceuta residents burned migrant shelters as Pedro Sánchez accused Russian and Israeli-linked networks of spreading disinformation that fueled the crisis.

US counters China as Beijing’s ‘shock wave’ hits African economies

August 27, 2026

US counters China as Beijing’s ‘shock wave’ hits African economies

China's state-subsidized imports are crippling African manufacturing, a top State Department official says. The U.S. aims to offer alternatives and secure critical minerals supply.

Terror threat looms over coastal destination as US warns attacks could strike without notice

August 24, 2026

Terror threat looms over coastal destination as US warns attacks could strike without notice

Terrorists have targeted upscale lodges where international big-game hunters stay in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province, the State Department warns.

Massive garbage heap collapses onto homes, killing at least 30 as rescuers search for survivors

August 23, 2026

Massive garbage heap collapses onto homes, killing at least 30 as rescuers search for survivors

A mountain of garbage collapsed after heavy rain at a major landfill site in Conakry, Guinea, burying nearby homes and launching a search for survivors.

Venezuelans, Cubans, Colombians arrive in African nation under Trump deportation deal

August 20, 2026

Venezuelans, Cubans, Colombians arrive in African nation under Trump deportation deal

Deportees from Venezuela, Cuba and Colombia arrived in Liberia as the West African nation agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals from the U.S. over the next year.