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The Supreme Court Is Backing Trump’s Power Grab
Early in the second Trump term, as Donald Trump was asserting a level of nearly autocratic power that his predecessors certainly did not think they possessed, I released an essay called “Don’t Believe Him.” What the Trump administration wants is...

OPINION: Somalia–Türkiye: A partnership rooted in brotherhood, growing in opportunity
When the Somali people reflect on their journey of recovery, one truth stands above all: Türkiye has been with Somalia through every chapter of its struggle and renewal. From the darkest days of the humanitarian crisis to the ongoing work of...
Women’s Empowerment International – Investing in Women, Changing the World
For more than 20 years, Women’s Empowerment International (WE) has been fueling change by providing grants to trusted partners that deliver microfinance, small business development, training, education, and other barrier-breaking programs. These...

Bottom 10 countries on the Peace Index
The Global Peace Index 2023, compiled by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), ranks 163 countries based on societal safety, ongoing conflict, and militarisation. The ten least peaceful nations are Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, South Sudan, DR...

Arun Gopalan confirms John Abraham's Malakal & Tariq | Exclusive
Tehran, directed by Arun Gopalan, stars John Abraham in the lead role. The film received mixed responses from critics and fans. Amid this, OTTplay exclusively reported that Tehran, which had a direct OTT release on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium), will be...

Cal Poly Humboldt Model UN dominates on the east and west coast
By Kimberly Alexsandra Madrigal This past month, students from Cal Poly Humboldt’s political science department attended two international Model United Nations conferences. The National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference in New York, the...

New report reveals Ruto’s office spent Ksh.2M per day on printing services, Ksh.1B on advisors
Audio By Vocalize The Executive Office of the President spent an average of Ksh.2 million per day on printing services in the last financial year, the Office of the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has revealed. The report, which flagged...

‘Debilitating consequences’ in Uganda after USAID cuts – photo essay
In northern Uganda, the unfolding consequences of US funding cuts to international humanitarian aid are palpable. Thousands of families have been living in refugee camps along the border with South Sudan for almost a decade, and newcomers are...

Agric Ministry to construct a weather station at Aweil Rice Scheme
By Hou Akot Hou The Ministry of Agriculture in South Sudan’s Northern Bhar El Gazal state has planned to install the weather station at the Aweil Rice scheme. According to the ministry, the initiative will include thrashing machines already...
DHS Deports Green Card Holder Convicted of Murder
A former green card holder who was convicted of murder has been deported after his residency status was revoked, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This came as part of the Trump administration’s carrying out of its policy to...

GOP Sen ‘Strongly’ Objects To Trump Admin Quest To Cancel $5 Billion In Foreign Aid
Republican Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski blasted the Trump White House on Tuesday for asking Congress to cancel about $5 billion in foreign aid funding and U.S. peacekeeping operations abroad, arguing the move is “unlawful” and could lead to a...

Dr. Joseph Geng Akec enters Justice Ministry in mega reshuffle
The former Sports Minister has been moved to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, where he is expected to undertake various pressing tasks By Emmanuel Mandella President Salva Kiir Mayardit has placed the Ministry of Justice and...

Sochima joins Zambian club Zesco United
Nigeria goalkeeper Victor Sochima has completed his permanent transfer to Zambian Super League outfit Zesco United. Sochima penned a two-year contract with the nine-time Zambian Super League champions. The 26-year-old moved to the Team Ya Ziko...

The New York Times Peddles Sob Story of Criminal Illegal Alien Murderer
Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, this murderer is out of our country and no longer poses a threat to Americans WASHINGTON — The New York Times ran a sob story of Orville Etoria, an illegal alien from Jamaica and a convicted MURDERER....

Unease as Kiir names daughter to crucial post
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has become the latest African leader to appoint a family member to a senior government position, prompting accusations of nepotism. He appointed his daughter, Adut Salva Kiir, as Senior Presidential Envoy for...

2025 AfroBasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigers confront Senegal in quarter-final clash
The stage is set for a heavyweight clash as Nigeria’s D’Tigers face The Lions of Senegal in the quarterfinal of the 2025 AfroBasket on Wednesday afternoon. Senegal booked their spot after defeating South Sudan 78–65 in the playoff round, setting...

Green Card Holder Convicted of Murder Deported
A former green card holder who was convicted of murder has been deported following the revocation of his residency status, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Orville Etoria, a Jamaican national, held a green card that was...

Jonglei governor’s office denies threatening activist Bol Deng
The controversy stems from a now-retracted statement purportedly issued by the Governor’s press unit, which Mr. Bol claims was a direct warning to him. By Ajah Jennifer activist Bol Deng Bol, for reportedly criticizing the shrinking space of free...

Trump's Labor Day payday
President Trump checks his phone on August 31, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) Yesterday, millions of Americans took the day off to celebrate Labor Day, a holiday that honors the achievements of organized labor....

80th UNGA must act to stop regressive pushbacks against heal...
By committing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 2015), all government leaders had promised health and wellbeing (SDG-3) and gender equality (SDG-5) by 2030 “where no one is left behind.” Two-third...