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Somaliland Official Defends Israel Ties Amid Arab World Backlash
Hargeisa, Somaliland – A senior official from Somaliland’s ruling Waddani party has defended the breakaway region’s decision to establish diplomatic relations with Israel, dismissing widespread criticism from Arab and Muslim countries as hypocritical and politically motivated. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera Mubasher on January 8, Hersi Ali Haji Hassan, chairman of the Waddani
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British Palestine Action Hunger Strikers Near Death, Determined to Continue Protests
London, United Kingdom – British activists Heba Muraisi and Kamran Ahmed, affiliated with Palestine Action, are reportedly on the brink of death but remain resolute in their hunger strike, demanding changes to UK prison conditions and government policies. Their families and supporters say they will continue refusing food until their demands are met, despite mounting
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Australia Beat England in Sydney Test to Seal 4-1 Ashes Series Triumph
Sydney, Australia – Australia retained the Ashes after defeating England by five wickets in a tense final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, securing a 4-1 series victory in the 2026 home series. The victory capped an 11-day Ashes campaign dominated by Australia, with wins in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Sydney. The final day of
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Lebanon Prepares to Advance Hezbollah Disarmament Amid Regional Tensions
Beirut, Lebanon – Lebanon is poised to advance its controversial plan to disarm Hezbollah, with Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal scheduled to brief the government on the progress of the mission on January 8, 2026. This development comes amid heightened regional tensions, complex domestic politics, and ongoing pressure from Israel, which continues to monitor Hezbollah’s military
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Flutterwave Acquires Open Banking Startup Mono in Landmark All-Stock Deal
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company and most valuable fintech unicorn, has acquired Mono, a Nigerian open banking startup backed by Y Combinator, in an all-stock transaction valued between $25 million and $40 million. The acquisition brings Mono’s API-driven open banking infrastructure into Flutterwave’s ecosystem. Mono’s platform enables businesses to securely access financial data, verify
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Trump Invites Colombia’s Gustavo Petro to White House Following Tensions
In a surprising turn of events, United States President Donald Trump has invited Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House, just days after leveling serious accusations against him and threatening military action. The sudden detente comes after an hour-long phone call between the two leaders, where they reportedly discussed “the situation of drugs” and
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Nigeria Can Earn $10bn Annually From Cashew Industry — NCAN
Nigeria has the potential to generate up to $10 billion annually from its cashew industry if the right policies, investments, and value-addition strategies are put in place, the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has said. The National President of NCAN, Dr Ojo Joseph Ajanaku, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja ahead of
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Barcelona Rout Athletic Bilbao 5-0 to Reach Spanish Super Cup Final
Barcelona produced a stunning performance as they demolished Athletic Bilbao 5-0 in the Spanish Super Cup 2026 semifinal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Catalan giants dominated from the outset, with Fermin Lopez and Raphinha leading the charge, while young sensation Lamine Yamal made a late appearance to help seal the victory. This commanding win extends
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Why Women Supporting Each Other Is Important – Fave
Afrobeats singer Fave has spoken passionately about the need for women to support one another, especially within male-dominated industries such as music and entertainment. In a series of posts shared on social media, the singer encouraged women to intentionally uplift fellow women, stressing that mutual respect, unity, and empowerment are essential for collective progress. Fave
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Why Men Must Make Effort in Relationships – Tacha
Media personality Symply Tacha has shared her thoughts on modern relationships, insisting that men must continue to put in effort when dating or building romantic connections. Speaking on the CreativiTEA podcast, Tacha dismissed the growing narrative that men no longer need to impress women, describing it as inconsistent with real-life dating expectations. According to her,
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