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Galkacyo (AX) — Ahmed Abdi Kariye and Said Abdullahi Deni, the head honchos of Galmudug and Northeastern State, steered a consequential powwow at the Presidential Palace in Galkayo on Friday night. Officials from both regions gathered for this shindig, where they zeroed in on bolstering ties in vital sectors like security, commerce, peace, and growth. During this huddle, the two sides took a stroll down memory lane, contemplating their existing teamwork compact. They talked shop on milestones, roadblocks, and fresh avenues…

Folks gathered at the University of Nairobi in Kenya on September 13, 2024, to delve into "Strengthening Sino-African Relations: Reflections on Two Decades of FOCAC". The event, held last Friday, examined the significant milestones since the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicked off over 20 years ago. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen) This insightful seminar took place on a Friday in the heart of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, scrutinizing key achievements since FOCAC's inception over two decades ago. High-profile…

Paris - This month’s nutrition screening by Sudanese health authorities and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) at Zamzam camp in North Darfur paints a grim picture: malnutrition is spiraling out of control. Supplies are running dry, forcing us to pull back on services. The United Nations and international stakeholders in humanitarian negotiations must explore all avenues, including airdrops, to swiftly deliver food and essentials. “These results only reinforce the calamity we've been alerting about for months—daily, things…

"This note from the embassy highlights a vital bilateral endeavor aimed at bolstering stabilization and delivering vital services to Somalia," the note declared. Italy has rolled out a remarkable program aligned with the Mattei Plan, showing its goodwill to help Somalia strengthen its government. Through this, Italy supports Somalia in addressing the populace's needs, taking on direct responsibility for selecting and executing relevant projects with Italian Cooperation's aid. Initially, the program focuses on addressing…

Langley spoke to reporters virtually on Thursday, discussing a mission greenlit by the U.N. Security Council over two years ago. The mission aims to stabilize Somalia after years of conflict with the militant group al-Shabab. He hinted that Somali military efforts are zeroing in on freeing and securing areas in the southern and central regions.“The operations are full of ups and downs,” Langley said. “I’ll echo their words—they have a young, evolving army. There are victories and also setbacks, but the overall morale is…

WASHINGTON, United States (AXADLE) - America’s Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has rolled out new sanctions against the Russian media conglomerate RT, accusing it of operating as "an extension of Russia's spy network." RT, short for Russia Today, is a state-financed Russian TV channel. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Blinken asserted that RT is part of a larger ecosystem of Kremlin-sponsored media aiming to "subvert American democracy." The US State Department alleged that RT, formerly dubbed Russia Today, is…

Egypt and Ethiopia have been butting heads for the past decade over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) that Ethiopia’s been constructing. This hydroelectric behemoth has Egypt jittery, fearing it could mess up its water security downstream. With construction almost done and the first sparks of power generation already humming, GERD is a reality Egypt can't ignore anymore. So far, Egypt's kept its response diplomatic. They’ve fired off letters to the U.N. Security Council, accusing Ethiopia of flouting international…

GENEVA, Switzerland (AXADLE) - Swiss officials have blocked over $310 million, originating from various bank accounts tied to India's Adani Group. This maneuver is part of an extensive investigation into claims of financial shenanigans. Accusations alleging money laundering, fraud, and stock manipulation reemerged recently. These claims gained traction in 2023, courtesy of a scathing report by Hindenburg Research. Gautam Adani's enterprise has firmly rebuffed these renewed allegations. This probe isn't confined to Swiss…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's National Communications Authority (NCA) has teamed up with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to roll out fresh regulations aimed at enhancing submarine cable landings and ramping up competition in the telecom industry. Gathering for a two-day powwow in Nairobi, Kenya, the NCA and IFC sat down with telecom operators, industry gurus, and government bigwigs to sketch out a new rulebook. Their mission: to lay the groundwork for Somalia's digital future. These new regulations will dive into…