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This year, Germany celebrates a significant milestone—the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Under the spirited theme "Preserve Freedom!", celebrations commenced today, resonating deeply against the backdrop of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine and growing concerns that democracy itself is under siege. Chancellor Olaf Scholz, navigating a turbulent week as his coalition faced a dramatic collapse, released a heartfelt message addressing the nation. He reflected, "The liberal ideals of 1989 are not to be…

American Drone Takes a Nosedive in Somali Turf MOGADISHU, Somalia - Earlier this week, a U.S. military drone crashed in southern Somalia, as confirmed by the U.S. Africa Command. This disclosure ended swirling rumors about the machine’s ownership, pivotal in battling the Al-Shabaab insurgency. Initial chatter in the area sparked curiosity, with speculation floating around a possible Turkish drone crash in the Al-Shabaab-occupied town of Farsoley, in Lower Shabelle. This town sits about 130 km southwest of Somalia's…

“Catch a glimpse of the gathering in Nairobi as Eric Rutto, President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, presided over a crucial meeting at Ecobank’s CEOs Forum on November 8.”In the hustle and bustle of Kenya's capital, top executives gathered to brainstorm fresh strategies for taking Kenyan businesses to new heights. Imagine expanding not just within the region, but globally! This conversation aligns closely with the ambitious African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). With the AfCFTA on the…

Somalia Blocks Ethiopia from Joining New AU Mission, Citing Sovereignty Issues MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia's Defense Ministry declared on Friday that Ethiopia will be excluded from the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), expected to begin in January 2025. This edict comes amid a pivotal moment in the Horn of Africa, which grapples with the persistent menace of Al-Shabaab. Somalia contends that Ethiopia has overstepped its boundaries, encroaching on Somali sovereignty after…

The "Joint Border Administrators and Commissioners Meeting," marking the 28th round of collaboration between Ethiopia and Djibouti, unfolded in the town of Debre Zeit (also known as Bishoftu), just 44 kilometers southeast of bustling Addis Ababa. This significant gathering was highlighted in a recent announcement by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, putting a spotlight on a partnership crucial to both nations.In the leading roles of this diplomatic assembly were Selamawit Dawit, Director General of Ethiopia’s…

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bids Welcome to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Doha(Source: AFP) Qatar is under a bit of pressure from Uncle Sam, who wants the country to evict Hamas's political bigwigs by the end of the next month. This inside scoop comes from two insiders who spilled the beans to The National over the weekend. Qatar has acted as a cozy haven for these Palestinian leaders since 2012 after Khaled Meshaal moved there from Syria. Meshaal had been the head honcho of Hamas for over 20 years until 2017. It's…

Somali Lawmakers Convene in Kismayo to Challenge Central Government's Voting Proposals KISMAYO, Somalia — Over 30 legislators from across Somalia have assembled in Kismayo, Jubbaland's current administrative hub, to express discontent with the national government's approach. Initially slated for Friday, the meeting was rescheduled, aiming to enhance participation, as per local broadcasts. Organized by Jubbaland's President, Ahmed Madobe, the convening sought to tackle growing differences between regional leaders and…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant move, the Somali government recently declared that Ethiopian forces would be sidelined from the forthcoming African Union mission, which is set to replace the existing African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, ATIMS, by January 2025.Somali Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama shared this pivotal decision during a chat with Somali National Television, highlighting Ethiopia's purported breach of Somalia’s sovereignty as a key reason for their exclusion."Ethiopian forces have been…

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In a landmark decision, two survivors of the tragic bombing that claimed 22 lives at an Ariana Grande concert in England seven years ago have been awarded £45,000 in damages. They took legal action against a conspiracy theorist who absurdly alleged that the horrific incident was staged. Martin Hibbert, who now lives with paralysis from the waist down, and his daughter Eve, who was just 14 at the time and suffered a devastating brain injury, became embroiled in a legal battle against Richard Hall. Hall, a self-proclaimed…