Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod
By: Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent’s fitness for...
Yemen’s Houthis vow continued support for Gaza despite Israeli attacks
By: Anadolu Agency
Yemen’s Houthis said Sunday that Israeli attacks would not deter the group from continuing their military escalation in support of the war-torn Gaza Strip.
At least six people were killed...
Horn of Africa to have warmer-than-usual temperatures in August-October
By: XINHUA
The Horn of Africa region will have warmer than usual temperatures during the August-October season, the climate prediction agency of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said Saturday.
Temperatures in some...
Houthis Hit Singapore-Registered Containership Bound for Somalia
BY THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE
The authorities in Singapore and the UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed that a Singapore-flagged containership sustained minor damage in the latest Houthi attack on merchant ships. As with earlier attacks, the Houthis’ spokesperson said...
Türkiye, Somalia sign deal on cooperation in hydrocarbons field
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES
An agreement on hydrocarbon exploration and production between Türkiye and Somalia was signed in Istanbul on Thursday, marking another point in close relations between the two countries.
The...
Kagame seeks fourth term as Rwandan president
By Danai Nesta Kupemba, BBC News & BBC Great Lakes Service,
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, feared and admired in equal measure, is seeking to extend his 24-year rule in an election analysts say he will win by a...
Trump rally shooter ID’ed as Thomas Matthew Crooks by FBI
By: NBC NEWS
Law enforcement authorities have identified the man who made an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
The FBI said the shooter, who is dead, was identified as...
13 things you didn’t know about Biniam Girmay, the first Black rider to win a Tour de France stage
BY KRISTIN JENNY SOURCE: Cyclingweekly
Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) is making a name for himself during this year’s Tour de France with two stage wins to his name already. In winning stage three, he became the first Black African to win a...
We don’t have to repay UK for axed deal -Rwanda
By Wedaeli Chibelushi in London & Samba Cyuzuzo in Kigali, BBC News & BBC Great Lakes
Rwanda has said it is not required to refund the UK after a multi-million pound migrant deal between the two countries was scrapped.
First Democratic senator challenges Biden candidacy
By: BBC
The first Democratic senator has questioned President Joe Biden's election chances, after seven congressman urged the 81-year-old to step aside.
Michael Bennet of Colorado said that he expected the president...