Israeli recognition of Somaliland is a ‘calculated distraction,’ Somali diplomat says
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Israeli recognition of Somaliland is a ‘calculated distraction,’ Somali diplomat says

Somalia’s ambassador the United Nations said Israel’s move aimed to distract from its war in Gaza and its occupation of the

A displaced grandmother and her grandson burn to death in Gaza tent fire
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A displaced grandmother and her grandson burn to death in Gaza tent fire

A fire broke out in the tent sheltering Amal Abu al-Khair and her family while her son was cooking dinner…Read

Tunisia: Swimmers celebrate New Year with plunge in cold sea
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Tunisia: Swimmers celebrate New Year with plunge in cold sea

Tunisian sports and medical associations have made it a habit to organise the “Ghatssa,” a swim in the cold sea waters on

Israel’s decision to suspend aid groups will have devastating impact on Gaza services, NGO says
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Israel’s decision to suspend aid groups will have devastating impact on Gaza services, NGO says

Israel’s announcement that it is suspending more than two dozen aid groups will have a devastating impact on their services

Venus Williams to return to Australian Open
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Venus Williams to return to Australian Open

Five years after her last appearance at the tournament, Venus Williams is set to compete in the Australian Open which

New York City’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani promises to govern ‘audaciously’ in inaugural address
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New York City’s new mayor Zohran Mamdani promises to govern ‘audaciously’ in inaugural address

Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a

Sudanese migrants share hopes for 2026 aboard Ocean Viking
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Sudanese migrants share hopes for 2026 aboard Ocean Viking

After leaving the coast of Libya on a makeshift boat, a group of Sudanese migrants were able to share a

Kenya: Multi storey building collapses in Nairobi, trapping unknown number of people
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Kenya: Multi storey building collapses in Nairobi, trapping unknown number of people

Kenya woke up to another construction disaster after a multi storey building collapsed in Nairobi’s South C area, trapping an

Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye announces major boost to public investment in 2026
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Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye announces major boost to public investment in 2026

In his address to the nation on New Year’s Eve, Bassirou Diomaye Faye promised major public investments in areas including

Morocco: Surfers celebrate the New Year on the waves of Taghazout
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Morocco: Surfers celebrate the New Year on the waves of Taghazout

In the popular seaside resort of Taghazout, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, surfers did not hesitate to put on their wetsuits and grab their surfboards