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Abiy believes gifting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea would be the crowning jewel of his legacy. In Mogadishu, Somali military officers stepped in sync during a splendid parade. Feisal Omar/Reuters ADDIS ABABA – There's a tense atmosphere brewing in the Horn of Africa. Somalia is insisting that Ethiopia should pull the plug on its contentious port agreement with North Western State of Somalia, the self-declared independent region, or yank its forces out of Somalia. Somalia's displeasure with the Ethiopian pact was loud and…

It remains unclear why the migrants were ejected from the boats in open water. Initially, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that two vessels carrying migrants had overturned. Later, they omitted this detail, stating instead that the people were forced off by smugglers and ordered to swim. The coast guard in Djibouti revealed that the unfortunate event occurred approximately 150 meters, about 500 feet, from a beach in the northwestern region of Khor Angar in the East African nation. They confirmed…

In a move egged on by Western allies, Kenya's leadership has nudged the International Monetary Fund to dive deep into examining its murky corridors of power riddled with graft, as revealed by a couple of folks in the know to Reuters. This kind of probe, tagged officially as a "governance diagnostic," can only kick off with the asking of the respective country. It's the IMF's way of sniffing out how corruption and shaky governance might be sapping a nation’s coffers dry or wreaking havoc on the financial commonwealth. "In…

Erik ten Hag has entered his third season steering the helm at Manchester United.As the final whistle loomed at Estadio do Dragao, Erik ten Hag seemed to be flirting with disaster.Manchester United, after squandering a two-goal advantage against Porto, were on the brink of a dispiriting loss.Although such a defeat might not have marked the end of Ten Hag's tenure at Old Trafford, it surely would have put his role on a precarious precipice.Yet, just when fate seemed sealed, Harry Maguire rose like a salmon to head home a…

Overnight oats have gained popularity as a portable and nutritious breakfast option. According to a Prophecy Market Insights Reportthe market for store-bought, ready-to-eat overnight oats in the US reached $11.8 million in 2020, with projections to grow to $17.8 million by 2030. However, you don't have to rely on store-bought options—you can easily make overnight oats at home, just prepare them the night before before to wake up to a ready-made breakfast filled with fiber and important nutrients. From aiding weight…

OP-ED: Gaza — It's Time for Global Responsibility A year has slipped by since the poignant day of October 7, 2023, when Anthony Bellanger, the General Secretary at the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), voiced discontent over the United Nations' inertia, boldly highlighting the worldwide community's inaction. From that fateful day onward, only shadows have cloaked Palestine in a never-ending night. Over those 12 tense months, the IFJ, an all-encompassing organization representing a colossal 600,000 media…

Here's a snapshot of Türkiye's seismic research vessel, Oruç Reis, cruising through Türkiye on October 3, 2024. (AA Photo) Mogadishu (AX) – A grand send-off awaits Turkey’s cutting-edge Oruc Reis research ship this Saturday in Istanbul. Alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, key officials from Somalia will grace the farewell event. The Oruc Reis is embarking on a mission to explore seabeds off Somalia's shores, searching for hidden oil and gas. Somalia's Petroleum Minister, Abdirisak Omar Mohamed, Somali…

Israel has announced that it carried out strikes targeting the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah in Lebanon, evaluating the aftermath of these assaults after a series of actions aimed at high-ranking members of the group. Iran's Supreme Leader condemned these operations, calling them counterproductive. The air raid on Beirut formed part of a broader offensive that has displaced over 1.2 million people within Lebanon. Reports indicate that the attack focused on a potential successor to the Hezbollah leader, who was…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Anticipation builds as the Turkish ship Oruc Reis heads to Somalia soon, kicking off vital oil exploration along the 3,333 kilometers of coastline, officials relay. Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar mentioned the vessel's weekend departure after securing necessary approvals for this East African mission. During an October 2 conference in Ankara, the minister revealed the deployment. Turkey, a significant player in Somalia's security and development, aims to aid the nation grappling with…

On a bustling Wednesday, Kenyan President William Ruto presided over the launch of a global travel exposition in Nairobi. His goal? To amplify tourist numbers by spreading marketing wings into untapped, fresh markets.Amidst this splendid event, visitors admired the breathtaking views from a vantage point overlooking Kenya’s legendary Great Rift Valley in Kiambu County, captured in a photo on September 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Han Xu)During this vibrant gathering, President Ruto reiterated his vision for diversifying Kenya's allure…