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Just a few days after Donald Trump clinched the presidential election in the United States, Meg Whitman, the Ambassador to Kenya, decided to step down from her position. In a candid chat with her team at the US embassy, Whitman said, "I informed them today that I submitted my resignation to President Joe Biden. It has been an honor to work for the American people, especially in strengthening our bond with Kenya." Reflecting on the time she spent in her role, starting from 2022, Whitman shared her experiences in enhancing…

Human Rights Watch has raised alarm bells in its latest report, asserting that Israel's ongoing evacuation orders in Gaza constitute what can be classified as the "war crime of forcible transfer." The organization boldly characterizes some of these actions as "ethnic cleansing" within various parts of the Palestinian territories. This stark depiction is not merely a casual observation; it's grounded in extensive research and firsthand accounts. In the words of the report, “Human Rights Watch has gathered compelling evidence…

Tragic news has emerged from Mozambique, where police reportedly opened fire, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals during a demonstration in Namicopo—a densely populated area in Nampula province. This grim incident has pushed the total number of fatalities attributed to police actions to nearly 50, following a series of protests that ignited on October 21, 2024. The turmoil in Mozambique shows no signs of abating, especially in the wake of recent electoral disputes. Venancio Mondlane, the leader of the opposition…

On a sunny day in Nairobi, Kenya, the Central Bank Governor, Patrick Njoroge, exhibited crisp Kenyan shilling bills during a vibrant news conference at the Central Bank on June 3, 2019. The financial air was palpable with speculation as these colorful slips of currency held center stage. Photo credits to REUTERS/Baz Ratner. Recently, the Kenyan shilling took a bit of a nosedive when pitted against the dollar. A local trader spilled the beans, saying that this wasn't just a Kenyan phenomenon – the dollar was flexing its…

In an unexpected yet cordial meeting, President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, who have long been arch-rivals in the political arena, sat down to discuss pressing global issues like Ukraine and the Middle East. Their conversation took place in the iconic Oval Office of the White House, a setting that radiated peace despite the stark differences in their political views. As White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre reported, "They tackled significant national security matters and domestic policies affecting…

Mogadishu (AX) — In Tuesday's bustling corridors of Mogadishu, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre sat down with a notable Kenyan delegation, opening the gateway to diplomatic interventions aimed at untangling the political snafu between Somalia's federal government and Jubbaland's head honcho, Ahmed Madobe, regarding the looming electoral festivities.The Kenyan synergy was spearheaded by heavyweights like former IGAD Secretary General Mahbub Moalim, the erstwhile IGAD Special Envoy for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed Abdi…

Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, gathered with Germany's Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, in Berlin from November 5-6, 2024. The photo credits: Hannes P. Albert / picture alliance. Recently, Germany and Somalia unveiled a new agreement, sparking varied reactions and opinions. Historically, similar attempts to repatriate migrants have often faced challenges and shown limited success, as noted by several experts. On November 6, after their meeting in Berlin, Scholz and Mohamud declared their intention to return more…

Back in January 2012, German-American journalist Michael Scott Moore found himself in dire straits when he was kidnapped in Galkayo, Somalia. That's quite a ways, roughly 400 miles, northeast of the capital, Mogadishu, huh? It's a wild world we live in. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Fast forward to today, two Somali fellows—prosecutor lingo for pirates—got slapped with 30-year prison sentences. Who are these dudes, you ask? Well, they played starring roles in the dramatic 2012 abduction of Moore, and he…

The Spanish meteorological service has raised the alert levels in various regions of Valencia, responding to the significant risk of heavy rainfall—an urgent note following devastating floods that resulted in over 200 fatalities just two weeks prior. AEMET, the national weather agency, has issued a red alert, particularly for the coastline of Valencia. This alert is set to remain in effect until noon tomorrow (11 AM Irish time). Forecasters are predicting an alarming 180mm of rain could fall within just 12 hours. Malaga…

"As a voter gaze at a ballot in hand, poised to make a mark, he gets ready to participate in a pivotal moment for North Western State of Somalia," reports Luis Tato from AFP.The presidential election is afoot in Somalia's aspirant state of North Western State of Somalia, attracting a wave of civic energy and political ambition.Anticipating a turnout of over a million, voters will flock to upwards of 2,000 polling stations on this significant Wednesday.Candidates carry hopes of navigating North Western State of Somalia to…