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TikTok Revives U.S. Operations Amid Trump’s Pledge to Postpone Ban with Executive Order

US President-elect Donald Trump, eyeing the clock, is pondering an extension for TikTok amid a looming ban deadline. In a surprising twilight twist, TikTok is back online in the United States. The wildly popular video-sharing app had briefly vanished like a magician's trick, thanks to a federal directive. Trump, with his characteristic flair, hinted at reversing the ban with a simple gesture of his presidential pen as soon as he crosses the White House threshold. On a fine Sunday morning, the partly cloudy news rolled out…

Somalia Refutes Claims of Recalling Its Ambassador to Kenya Over Alleged Airspace Violations

Somalia Refutes Envoy Recall Amidst Airspace Intrusion Claims MOGADISHU, Somalia - Picture the scene: a tale of airborne diplomacy amid political currents. The Federal Government of Somalia has put its foot down against swirling rumors, like a parent dismissing teenage gossip, about calling back its diplomatic representative in Kenya. Ambassador Jibril Abdulle, they assert, is still on Kenyan soil, despite whispers suggesting he’d been yanked back home due to an airspace debacle over Jubaland President Ahmed Islam Mohamed…

Somalia Initiates Enrollment for Political Parties in Pivotal Election Run-Up

Mogadishu (AX) — In a city buzzing with political anticipation and the scent of change on the breeze, Somalia's National Electoral Commission and Boundaries dropped a significant bombshell on Monday. They've flung open the doors for political groups to sign up for the much-anticipated one-person, one-vote election coming down the pike. Seated at the helm of this pivotal announcement, Commission Chairman Abdikarin Ahmed Hassan took the stage in Mogadishu, laying down the law amid camera flashes. "Political organizations,…

Ethiopia’s Intelligence Leader Embarks on East African Diplomatic Mission During Regional Turbulence

NAIROBI, Kenya – A Diplomatic Dance Across East Africa by Ethiopia’s Intelligence Head With a diplomatic flair that could rival even the most seasoned politicians, Ethiopia's intelligence chief, Redwan Hussien, has navigated the swirling currents of East African politics during his recent sojourn. Picture a chess match played out across the punctuated landscapes of three nations. The journey ended last weekend, marked by tête-à-têtes with Kenya’s President, William Ruto, and Uganda’s iconic leader, Yoweri…

Egyptian Foreign Minister Explores Issues with European Council President

In a kaleidoscope of global diplomacy, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty navigated the corridors of power as he conferred with European Council President Antonio Costa in the cosmopolitan heart of Europe, Brussels. They engaged in a tête-à-tête underscoring the instrumental role President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi has played in sculpting the Gaza ceasefire while orchestrating the symphony of peace and stability across the Middle East. Adams' son was quick to recognize Egypt as an indispensable confidant in…

Six Soldiers from Northeastern State Perish in Bari Region Roadside Blast

Garowe (AX) – Imagine waking up on a seemingly ordinary Monday morning only to be met with tragedy. In the fickle dawn in Northeastern State’s Bari region, a grim shadow was cast as an explosion claimed the lives of at least six gallant security personnel. Picture this: a silent land suddenly torn by a cacophony of chaos as a military vehicle, just doing its rounds, becomes the ill-fated target of a covert attack. It’s said the tremors of this violence resonated far and wide, shaking not just the ground beneath feet but the…

Ruto Calls for Regional Cohesion to Combat Terrorism and Enhance Security

In an era where every magnifying glass is trained on global security, President William Ruto is striking the chord for greater unity among Horn of Africa nations to square up against shared woes like terrorism and organized crime. Seems like a tall order, doesn’t it? After a tête-à-tête with Ethiopia's intelligence czar, Ambassador Redwan Hussien, at the prestigious State House, Nairobi, Ruto pulled out all the stops to reinforce Kenya's promise of working hand in glove with both regional and worldwide partners. His…

Somali Government Refutes Claims of Summoning Ambassador Regarding Ahmed Madobe’s Trip to Kenya

Mogadishu (AX) – Imagine a flight that stirs up more buzz than a beehive in springtime. The Somali government recently found itself swatting away reports faster than a short-order cook during breakfast rush. It quashed rumors that its ambassador to Kenya, Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle, had been called back home posthaste because of a kerfuffle involving a plane. This wasn’t just any old plane but a Kenya-registered one, which apparently waltzed into Somali airspace on January 18 without giving so much as a courtesy nod. The alleged…

North Western State of Somalia’s Leader Irro Commits to Strengthening Bonds with Ethiopia and Djibouti

In the hustle and bustle of Hargeisa, under the golden rays of a Sunday morning sun, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro took to the stage, radiating optimism and determination. With a fervor that could light up a room, he announced his ambitious blueprint to revitalize diplomatic and economic bridges with Ethiopia and Djibouti, envisioning a future of prosperity and collaboration—and perhaps, a little bit of brotherly love. In his florid proclamation, President Irro hailed Ethiopia not just as a neighbor, but as a…

President Mohamud Engages with Military Leaders in Mogadishu

Mogadishu (AX) – With a keen eye on bolstering national security, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took a leisurely yet crucial walk through the corridors of the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Mogadishu on a mellow Sunday afternoon. He was on a mission – not just any mission, mind you – but a mission to strategize the subtle art of defense enhancement. Here, it seems, every day is a day to imbibe the spirit of national defense. During his tour, President Hassan Sheikh wore his hat of diplomacy, engaging in…

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