Residents of Greenland have expressed growing unease over renewed U.S. interest in the Arctic island, highlighting concerns that geopolitical ambitions could overshadow the rights and identity of its people. Local lawmakers have emphasized that Greenland should not be treated as a commodity. Nivi Rosing stated, “I think that we’re not…
Somalia’s National Army is intensifying operations against al-Shabab militants, implementing what authorities describe as a “total war” strategy to curb attacks on Mogadishu and other key regions. On the streets of the Somali capital, security measures range from armed personnel in pickup trucks to young men in plain clothes manning…
An influential Protestant congregation in China has reported the arrest of several senior leaders, amid what Christian groups describe as an intensifying crackdown on underground churches operating outside state control. Early Rain Covenant Church (ERCC), based in Chengdu, said nine members were detained on Tuesday after police raided their homes…
The woman fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis has been identified as Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who had recently relocated to the city. Her death has triggered nationwide protests and renewed debate over the conduct of immigration enforcement operations in the United States.…
The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s long-serving bodyguard and security aide, Maurice Ogeta, has been appointed to a senior role in the Mombasa County Government, marking a new phase in his public service career. In a statement issued on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir announced several…
The United States has suspended all assistance to the Somali government, accusing officials of destroying a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse and unlawfully seizing donor-funded food aid intended for vulnerable populations. In a statement posted on X, the US State Department said the decision followed reports that Somali…
Banjul, Gambia — A boat carrying dozens of migrants attempting to reach Spain was forced to return to shore after taking on water off the Gambian coast. No casualties have been reported. The vessel had departed from Gambia a few days earlier, with passengers paying significant sums for passage. One…
Lima, Peru – As political developments unfold in Venezuela, members of the country’s extensive diaspora in Peru are finding meaningful ways to stay emotionally connected to events back home. Among these, some Venezuelan migrants in Lima have turned to a blend of creativity and commerce: selling politically themed T‑shirts that…
Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians gathered in Addis Ababa’s Meskel Square on Tuesday to celebrate Christmas Eve, marking the culmination of 43 days of fasting. Participants, dressed in traditional white robes, participated in a candlelight ceremony followed by an all-night church service. Ethiopian Orthodox Christians follow the Julian calendar, which…
Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas on January 7, attending midnight Masses across the country in observance of their religious tradition. In Cairo, worshippers gathered at the Archangel Michael Church to pray for peace and economic stability, reflecting hopes for a better future both locally and globally. “We hope that…