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March 30, 2026

X account calls for Ilhan Omar to be extradited to Africa after Vance's fraud claim

An account advocating for the Republic of Somaliland has called for Rep. Ilhan Omar's extradition after Vice President JD Vance claimed she committed immigration fraud.

March 30, 2026

Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya blasts IOC's new policy to ensure fairness in women's events

Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya blasted the International Olympic Committee's policy that would ensure fairness across women's competitions.

March 29, 2026

Over 2 dozen children among 33 bodies pulled from Kenyan mass grave: authorities

At least 33 bodies, including 25 children, were unearthed from a mass grave in Kericho, Kenya, as authorities investigate a reported hospital morgue transfer.

March 28, 2026

Ugandan military chief vows to back Israel against Iran in viral social media barrage

Uganda's military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba claims Uganda could enter the Iran-Israel war on Israel's side, posting a series of pro-Israel statements on X this week.

March 24, 2026

US military sends drones, alongside 200 troops, to Nigeria amid fears of renewed Boko Haram insurgency

The U.S. military deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones to Nigeria for intelligence-gathering and training as the African country is grappling with a security crisis.

March 18, 2026

State Department to ask for bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from a dozen more countries

The State Department expanded visa bond requirements to 12 more countries, whose citizens must post up to $15,000 bonds before traveling to the U.S.

March 17, 2026

Deadly blasts at market and hospital raise fears of renewed Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria

Nigeria suicide bombings in Maiduguri killed at least 23 people and wounded over 100 others in deadly attacks targeting a hospital and market Monday night.

March 10, 2026

Iran regime cited as Trump admin set to designate Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood a terror group

Trump administration designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization amid Sudan's civil war that has seen thousands of deaths and millions of displacements.

March 1, 2026

New 'hell heron' Spinosaurus species found in remote Sahara 70 years after fossil clue

Scientists have discovered Spinosaurus mirabilis, a massive "hell heron" dinosaur that rivaled T. rex and hunted fish in ancient waters some 100 million years ago.

February 22, 2026

'It's hidden': Female genital mutilation and the secret shame of Minnesota's Somalis

Minnesota has zero convictions for female genital mutilation despite hundreds of thousands at risk nationwide and the state's large Somali population.