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On Wednesday, the United Nations pledged a helping hand to Somalia in a bid to ramp up investments in agriculture as part of its World Food Day celebration.The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, together with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), hosted a gathering in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. The event spotlighted “food heroes” for their role in transforming the nation’s agricultural landscape, in line with the 2024 World Food Day theme: "Right to Food for a Better Life…

Somalia's President Champions Direct Elections Amidst Political Storms MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a bold move, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced that the country will proceed with direct elections, dismissing the cacophony of dissent from critics. This decision sparks a fresh chapter of political deliberation in Somalia, a nation that last experienced direct voting in 1969. Political discord and debate have been the norm for two years, with President…

The destiny of who commands the Minnesota Legislature will soon hang in the balance as the upcoming election approaches. Particularly, the fierce battles unfolding in the St. Cloud area for seats in the Minnesota House are pivotal in deciding which political party will seize control of the state Capitol. In Minnesota, many districts are comfortably nestled in Republican or DFL hands, but the St. Cloud region is fiercely contested. The two House races here are among the hottest and most unpredictable in the state. “In areas…

In a groundbreaking development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially reported that Rwanda is spearheading the world's inaugural clinical trial aimed at treating the Marburg virus disease. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, emphasized the collaborative effort with the organization, which involves testing a medication currently employed for COVID-19 management—Remdesivir—alongside an antibody specifically engineered to combat the Marburg virus. “This initiative showcases our collective…

The latest provincial election results strongly suggest that Daniel Chapo, representing the ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo), is on track to clinch victory. According to initial tallies, Frelimo is in front across all eleven provinces. Nevertheless, election monitors are expressing skepticism about the fairness of the process, claiming it fell short of international standards. Reports are filtering in about chaotic ballot counting, ballot boxes that weren’t secured properly, allegations of vote…

In a striking announcement, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, Somalia’s chief diplomat, articulated that the Ethiopian Embassy, nestled within the Somali Presidential Palace since 2007, would remain put for the moment, despite simmering discontent from the Somali authorities. Ethiopia set up its embassy in Villa Somalia after its military marched into Mogadishu in December 2006. This intervention was intended to bolster the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) against rebel factions, notably the Islamic Courts Union (ICU).Although…

Lifting weights can be a great way to lose weight while getting toned. There may be times when you put a lot of work into your daily routine and don't get the results you're looking for. Today we're here to explain why you're weight training but not losing weight. The number on the scale is only part of the equation and doesn't necessarily mean you're not making any progress. Why you don't lose weight when you strength train A common reason why the scale won't budge when you're seemingly doing everything right with your…

Mogadishu (AX) — In North Western State of Somalia, two deputy ministers have thrown in the towel, indicating a major realignment in the political sphere just a few weeks shy of the crucial November 13 presidential election. These officials, formerly aligned with the sitting Kulmiye Party, have now pledged their allegiance to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Irro, from the opposition. Their rationale? A push for transformation.Nasir Aydid Mohamed, once serving as Deputy Minister of Fisheries, expressed his intention to…

The world is reeling from the shocking news that Liam Payne, the beloved member of One Direction, has tragically passed away at just 31 years old. He reportedly fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, leaving fans and friends in disbelief. According to local authorities, the singer plummeted from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel located in the vibrant Palermo district of Argentina's capital. Paramedics were unable to revive him, ultimately confirming his untimely death. Emergency services acted swiftly after the…

More than 140 people were killed and dozens were injured in Nigeria after an overturned gasoline tanker truck exploded in flames while bystanders were trying to scoop up fuel pouring from the vehicle, emergency services said Wednesday.