Australia PM Defends Under-16 Social Media Ban

Australia’s Leader Defends New Social Media Ban as Teens Claim They’re Still Online

Australia’s new ban on social media use for children under 16 has taken effect, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the rollout may be rough but necessary. Teens across the country are already claiming they can still access their accounts, raising questions about enforcement.

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Deserted streets in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with police patrolling during Independence Day amid tight security and post-election tension.

Tanzania Independence Day: Streets Deserted Amid Heavy Security and Political Tension

This image shows Dar es Salaam’s city center largely deserted on Independence Day 2025. Security forces conducted ID checks and patrolled the streets to prevent anti-government protests following disputed elections.

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Refugees walking in Sudan with aid tents in the background, illustrating the humanitarian crisis caused by the civil war.

US Cracks Down on Network Recruiting Colombian Fighters for Sudan’s Civil War

The US has sanctioned an international network accused of recruiting Colombian ex-soldiers to fight in Sudan’s brutal civil war. As the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces advance across key cities, millions of civilians face displacement, famine, and violence, highlighting a growing global concern over mercenary involvement in foreign conflicts.

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Minister Mohamed Somaali speaking at the African Startup Summit Ministerial Roundtable on digital infrastructure and innovation reforms.

Minister Somaali Calls for Stronger Digital Infrastructure and Innovation Reforms Across Africa

Somalia’s Minister of Communications and Technology, H.E. Mohamed Somaali, joined African leaders at the African Startup Summit in Algiers, calling for stronger digital infrastructure, enhanced connectivity, and innovation-driven reforms to accelerate the continent’s digital transformation.

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Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft on a dimly lit runway at night, illuminated by orange lights.

Burkina Faso Accuses Nigerian Air Force of Airspace Violation After Emergency Landing

Burkina Faso has accused the Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace after a C-130 aircraft made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso. Eleven Nigerian officers were detained as the Sahel alliance called the incident an “unfriendly act,” while Nigeria said the landing was due to a technical fault.

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