Latest NewsTop 10 African countries with the most intelligent people in 2026
By The African Exponent Africa’s most intelligent population cannot be identified simply by size, university enrolment or claims. Instead, scientific output, research infrastructure, and
Read MoreBrazilian president delays approval of new U.S. ambassador until after election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at the ruling Workers’ Party’s national convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 2, 2026. Photographer Paulo Lopes By Xinhua News
Read MoreHuman rights lawyer submits complaint to International Criminal Court regarding allegations related to logistical support for mercenaries via Mogadishu–Sudan route
File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib A human rights lawyer has submitted information and evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC), requesting consideration to open an
Read MoreCIA had low confidence in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkey: Report
By Anadolu Agency US intelligence officials had doubts about the credibility of an alleged Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump that was relayed by Israel and contributed
Read MoreNorth Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills
A rocket launcher fires a munition during tests in North Korea, June 25, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency/File Photo By Reuters North
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Top 10 African countries with the most intelligent people in 2026
By The African Exponent Africa’s most intelligent population cannot be identified simply by size, university enrolment or claims. Instead, scientific output, research infrastructure, and
Read MoreBrazilian president delays approval of new U.S. ambassador until after election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at the ruling Workers’ Party’s national convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 2, 2026. Photographer Paulo Lopes By Xinhua News
Read MoreHuman rights lawyer submits complaint to International Criminal Court regarding allegations related to logistical support for mercenaries via Mogadishu–Sudan route
File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib A human rights lawyer has submitted information and evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC), requesting consideration to open an
Read MoreCIA had low confidence in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkey: Report
By Anadolu Agency US intelligence officials had doubts about the credibility of an alleged Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump that was relayed by Israel and contributed
Read MoreNorth Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills
A rocket launcher fires a munition during tests in North Korea, June 25, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency/File Photo By Reuters North
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Featured ArticlesTop 10 African countries with the most intelligent people in 2026
By The African Exponent Africa’s most intelligent population cannot be identified simply by size, university enrolment or claims. Instead, scientific output, research infrastructure, and
Top 10 African countries with the most intelligent people in 2026
By The African Exponent Africa’s most intelligent population cannot be identified simply by size, university enrolment or claims. Instead, scientific output, research infrastructure, and
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKSomalia: Biometric payment systems improves conditions for soldiers
In Somalia a scheme to use biometric checks for direct bank payments to military personnel, Moving to a biometric payment system for military personnel has markedly improved the reliability of
Read MoreBurundian soldier killed in Somalia IED attack
Roadside bomb targeted armored vehicle carrying African Union mission’s soldiers, local media says A Burundian soldier serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) was killed
Read MoreWoman forced to remove hijab in jail settles for $120K
Aida Shyef Al-Kadi, of St. Louis Park, speaks during a press conference at CAIR-MN headquarters in Minneapolis on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Al-Kadi reached a settlement with Ramsey County for
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Somalia: Biometric payment systems improves conditions for soldiers
In Somalia a scheme to use biometric checks for direct bank payments to military personnel, Moving to a biometric payment system for military personnel has markedly improved the reliability of
Read MoreBurundian soldier killed in Somalia IED attack
Roadside bomb targeted armored vehicle carrying African Union mission’s soldiers, local media says A Burundian soldier serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) was killed
Read MoreWoman forced to remove hijab in jail settles for $120K
Aida Shyef Al-Kadi, of St. Louis Park, speaks during a press conference at CAIR-MN headquarters in Minneapolis on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Al-Kadi reached a settlement with Ramsey County for
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Blog PostsTop 10 African countries with the most intelligent people in 2026
By The African Exponent Africa’s most intelligent population cannot be identified simply by size, university enrolment or claims. Instead, scientific output, research infrastructure, and
Brazilian president delays approval of new U.S. ambassador until after election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at the ruling Workers’ Party’s national convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 2, 2026. Photographer Paulo Lopes By Xinhua News
Human rights lawyer submits complaint to International Criminal Court regarding allegations related to logistical support for mercenaries via Mogadishu–Sudan route
File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib A human rights lawyer has submitted information and evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC), requesting consideration to open an
CIA had low confidence in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkey: Report
By Anadolu Agency US intelligence officials had doubts about the credibility of an alleged Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump that was relayed by Israel and contributed
North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills
A rocket launcher fires a munition during tests in North Korea, June 25, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency/File Photo By Reuters North
Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
By The Associated Press Yemeni authorities say six people were killed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Here’s a look at the latest developments in the
Top 10 most corrupt African countries in 2026
File Photo/Somali Times By The African Exponent Five of the world’s ten most corrupt countries are right here in Sub-Saharan Africa. With the region scoring a dismal 32 out of 100 on the
UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record
By The Associated Press The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across
Iran says no direct negotiations underway with US, only exchanging messages via mediators
By Anadolu Agency Iran is not currently holding direct negotiations with Washington, but only exchanging messages through mediators, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. “Until
Exclusive: National security alert – Reported U.S. dossier targets 32 members of Hassan Sheikh’s inner network
File Photo/Somali Times Very reliable and firsthand information indicates that the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of the Treasury, including authorities responsible for
Top 10 African countries with the most intelligent people in 2026
By The African Exponent Africa’s most intelligent population cannot be identified simply by size, university enrolment or claims. Instead, scientific output, research infrastructure, and
Brazilian president delays approval of new U.S. ambassador until after election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at the ruling Workers’ Party’s national convention in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 2, 2026. Photographer Paulo Lopes By Xinhua News
Human rights lawyer submits complaint to International Criminal Court regarding allegations related to logistical support for mercenaries via Mogadishu–Sudan route
File Photo/Somali Times By MP Dr Abdillahi Hashi Abib A human rights lawyer has submitted information and evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC), requesting consideration to open an
CIA had low confidence in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkey: Report
By Anadolu Agency US intelligence officials had doubts about the credibility of an alleged Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump that was relayed by Israel and contributed
North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills
A rocket launcher fires a munition during tests in North Korea, June 25, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency/File Photo By Reuters North
Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
By The Associated Press Yemeni authorities say six people were killed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Here’s a look at the latest developments in the
Top 10 most corrupt African countries in 2026
File Photo/Somali Times By The African Exponent Five of the world’s ten most corrupt countries are right here in Sub-Saharan Africa. With the region scoring a dismal 32 out of 100 on the
UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record
By The Associated Press The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across
Iran says no direct negotiations underway with US, only exchanging messages via mediators
By Anadolu Agency Iran is not currently holding direct negotiations with Washington, but only exchanging messages through mediators, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday. “Until
Exclusive: National security alert – Reported U.S. dossier targets 32 members of Hassan Sheikh’s inner network
File Photo/Somali Times Very reliable and firsthand information indicates that the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of the Treasury, including authorities responsible for