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Saudi Arabia reverses its “under-15” Hajj ban

Pilgrims gathered around the Kaaba inside Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.

Saudi Arabia has reversed its decision to bar children under 15 from the annual Hajj, restoring earlier rules that allow younger pilgrims to participate under specific conditions. The reversal comes…

BySWT News Desk
OnMay 3, 2026

Kenya: President Ruto Announces Reopening of Somalia Border

Kenya to Reopen Somalia Border After 15-Year Closure | @WilliamsRuto/X.

In a historic announcement from Mandera, President William Ruto confirmed that Kenya will officially reopen its border with Somalia in April 2026. The border has been closed for 15 years due to al-Shabaab security threats, but Ruto stated, "We cannot trade with closed borders," promising heavy security to protect traders.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 13, 2026

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Saudi Arabia reverses its “under-15” Hajj ban

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