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North Western State of Somalia Detains Opposition MP Mohamed Abib Following His Return from the UAE
Opposition MP Mohamed Abib Detained Upon Returning to Somaliland
HARGEISA, Somaliland (AXADLE) – On Monday, Somaliland's security forces apprehended opposition Member of Parliament Mohamed Abib at Hargeisa Airport, right after he arrived from Dubai, UAE.
Abib, known for his critical stance against President Muse Bihi Abdi, was intercepted as he set foot on the tarmac.
Sources at the airport disclosed to Kaab TV that intelligence officials were on standby, ready to take action as soon as the MP deplaned.
Deputy…
UAE increases humanitarian aid to war-torn Sudan
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has increased its ongoing humanitarian aid efforts in war-torn Sudan, according to the country's communications department.
In a recent statement, the Strategic Communications Department said that in response to the escalating crisis, the UAE has launched a series of emergency relief operations, including the dispatch of 159 relief flights carrying over 10,000 tonnes of food, medicine and relief supplies to Sudan. This assistance has been critical in meeting the urgent…
Washington is pushing for “tangible results” in Sudan
The US special envoy for Sudan is seeking "tangible results" from the talks to end the devastating war, despite the absence of the Sudanese government.
War has raged since April 2023 between the Sudanese army under the country's de facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo.
The RSF delegation is participating in the US-brokered talks to secure a ceasefire that began at an undisclosed location in Switzerland on…
Libya’s parliament ends term of Dbeibah-led entity
Libyan lawmakers voted to end the term of the Tripoli-based government led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah on Tuesday.
In a statement, parliamentary spokesman Abdullah Belhaiq said the assembly voted to consider the eastern Libya-based cabinet of Osama Hammad as "the legitimate government until a new unified government is elected."
The parliament also appointed its speaker, Aguila Saleh, as commander of the Libyan armed forces in place of the presidency's advice.
There was no immediate…
UN Agency Cautions that Crises in Sudan Reach ‘Cataclysmic’ Levels
The Catastrophic Crisis in Sudan: A Dire Call for Global Action
On Monday, the United Nations migration agency issued a grave alert regarding the dire situation in conflict-ridden Sudan, declaring it to be at a devastating "breaking point," with the specter of tens of thousands of preventable fatalities on the horizon.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) underscored how both famine and floods exacerbate an already dire array of challenges confronting millions within this beleaguered nation. Sudan now…
Tunisian President Saied Dismisses Prime Minister Hachani Without Warning
Shifting Powers in Tunisia: Saied's New Appointment Amidst Political Turbulence
On Wednesday, President Kais Saied unexpectedly dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani without providing any rationale for the decision.
Following this abrupt change, Saied appointed Kamel Madouri, previously the Minister of Social Affairs, to fill Hachani’s role, as confirmed by an official statement from the presidency.
Hachani had started his tenure on August 1 of the previous year, stepping into the position after Najla Bouden, Tunisia's…
Casualties Anticipated Following Devastating Explosion in Somalia
Explosion Shakes Mogadishu: Casualties Feared After Attack on Liido Beach
On late Friday night, chaos erupted in Somalia’s bustling capital, Mogadishu, as a devastating explosion targeted a crowded locale.
A massive blast reverberated through the city, particularly at the popular Liido beach, igniting fears of casualties. Immediately following the explosion, sounds of gunfire filled the air.
Police spokesperson Ahmed Abdi communicated with Anadolu Agency (AA), reporting that law enforcement officials and various security…
Algeria summons its envoy in response to France’s support for Morocco.
Diplomatic Tensions: Algeria's Response to France's Support for Moroccan Sovereignty in Western Sahara
On Tuesday, Algeria officially recalled its ambassador from France, reacting decisively to Paris’ affirmation of Moroccan control over the Western Sahara region.
This isn’t the first time Algeria has adopted such a stance; last year, it took similar actions against Madrid following Spain’s endorsement of Morocco’s autonomy initiative.
French President Emmanuel Macron articulated that this recognition stems from the…
Algeria Condemns France’s Acknowledgment of Western Sahara
Algeria Condemns French Support for Moroccan Sovereignty in Western Sahara
On Thursday, Algeria issued a stern denunciation of the French government's decision to endorse Morocco's plans for the autonomy of Western Sahara.
According to a recent statement from Algeria’s foreign ministry, the French informed them of this decision in the past few days.
The ministry emphasized that Algeria intends to take serious action based on this development, holding the French government entirely accountable.
As of now, the French…
Rescuers Search for Survivors in Ethiopia After Disaster
Ethiopia Grapples with Tragic Landslide Aftermath as Rescue Efforts Intensify
On Wednesday, Ethiopian rescuers raced against the clock to locate survivors following catastrophic landslides in a remote area of southern Ethiopia, which left at least 229 individuals dead.
Humanitarian organizations sprang into action, eager to deliver vital emergency relief to the devastated community. Such a catastrophe marks one of the deadliest episodes in Ethiopia's history, a nation frequently plagued by climate-induced calamities.…