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Nairobi (AFP) – Djibouti has put forward a port-sharing arrangement with Ethiopia, aiming to lower the friction between Ethiopia and Somalia, two adversaries in the Horn of Africa. The disagreement between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa has considerably escalated since Ethiopia inked a contentious maritime agreement in January with Somaliland, a self-declared independent region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allows Ethiopia, one of the world's substantial landlocked nations, to gain seafaring access. However, Somalia…

James Rodriguez bagged a goal and crafted another as Colombia sealed a tricky 2-1 win over Argentina at home on Tuesday in their World Cup qualifier.Yerson Mosquera broke the deadlock at Estadio Metropolitano, nodding in a header from close range after Rodriguez delivered a pinpoint cross from the left.Nico Gonzalez leveled the score for the reigning World Cup and Copa America champs by pouncing on a stray Rodriguez pass, darting into the area, and slipping the ball past Camilo Vargas.Rodriguez redeemed himself by netting a…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, alongside the World Health Organisation, have sounded the alarm on the current mpox outbreak in Africa. They've classified it as a health emergency. The epidemic, originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now seeped into neighboring nations. According to Fitch, seven countries have verified mpox cases: Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda. In a cautionary note, Fitch warned investors about potential under-reporting,…

After completing your main workout, a power finisher is a great way to improve the effectiveness of your workout. Workout finishers are short, high-intensity exercises designed to push your body to its limits and optimize the benefits of your workout. By incorporating these finishers at the end of your routine, you can maximize weight loss and increase your overall fitness results. Including exercisers is especially valuable because they raise your heart rate and challenge your muscles in new…

Baidoa (AX) — On Wednesday, Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre led a delegation to Baidoa to engage in discussions aimed at bolstering federal-state relations with Southwest regional leaders. The Prime Minister and his team were received at the airport by Southwest state leader Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen and several members of his administration. "Prime Minister Barre’s visit is a concerted effort to fortify collaboration between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Southwest state. The focus will be on…

Turkey Eyes Somalia for Missile and Rocket Launch Site Turkey, in its latest strategic maneuver, is contemplating using Somalia as a launch site for missiles, as reported by Turkiye Today. This signals a burgeoning alliance between the two nations, who have seen their relationship strengthen in recent months. Considerations of defense and infrastructure projects focus on the Somali Peninsula, with Turkey’s new space ventures poised to display its military prowess on a global stage. Lately, Turkey has not only provided…

Bosaso (AX) — The Northeastern State Security Forces (PSF) dropped a bombshell on Wednesday, issuing a stark notice to airlines operating out of Bosaso Airport, while also urging residents to clear the area due to a flare-up over airport control. In a fiery declaration, the PSF lashed out at the current airport brass, accusing them of barring injured soldiers from accessing the facility. They demanded that the airport be reverted to its former administrators. According to the PSF, the airport should serve all Northeastern…

The Djiboutian government has backpedaled on its original proposition to grant Ethiopia full oversight of a significant port, a gesture initially aimed at alleviating regional frictions following the ongoing wrangles between Somalia and Ethiopia over access to the Red Sea. Now, Djibouti is entertaining the idea of collaborative management. The adjustment in stance suggests Ethiopia will receive partial control of the Tadjourah Port, while Djibouti continues to maintain operational supervision. This shift is an attempt to…

Hargeisa (AX) — On Wednesday, authorities from the self-declared state of North Western of Somaliaabruptly closed an Egyptian-owned library in Hargeisa, leaving the community in the dark about the reasons behind the action. State media confirmed the shutdown, but kept mum on the underlying cause. "The Republic of Somaliland's government has announced the closure of the Egyptian library in Hargeisa. Meanwhile, the memorandum of understanding between North Western of Somaliaand Ethiopia has come to a successful conclusion,"…

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