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Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant stride towards enhancing its maritime and transport infrastructure, the Somali Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport announced this past Sunday the signing of a pivotal memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkey. This partnership is poised to bolster cooperation not only in economic realms but also in the vital transport networks that connect African coastal nations. The agreement was formalized by Somalia’s Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, who…

Bosaso (AX) — Recently, a group of brave soldiers from the Northeastern State army, who valiantly fought against ISIS militants in the arduous terrain of the Al-Miskaad Mountains, has voiced serious allegations against the Northeastern State Military Support Committee. They claim that the funds earmarked for their medical care have been misappropriated, leaving them in a troubling situation that raises profound questions about accountability and compassion in times of crisis. On a rather somber Sunday, these injured…

Elon Musk's Bold Critique of Legislative Actions Recently, Elon Musk, the dynamic CEO of Tesla, found himself embroiled in a heated discussion about a significant spending bill from the Senate, a subject that has provoked a spectrum of opinions across the political landscape. Once a prominent figure in the White House DOGE Office, Musk's commentary went beyond the usual corporate concerns to evolve into sharp criticism of President Biden's approach to spending. This shift is indicative of the broader…

The Urgent Need for Quality in Cancer Treatment Drugs: A Study’s Eye-Opening Findings In a groundbreaking study recently published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers scrutinized nearly 200 distinct cancer drug products sourced from hospitals and pharmacies across four African nations. The findings were alarming: approximately one in six of these medications exhibited incorrect levels of active ingredients. This discrepancy raises serious concerns—patients may be receiving inadequate treatment, inadvertently paving…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant milestone for Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud laid the foundation stone for the new Mogadishu International Airport this past Sunday. This ambitious infrastructure project is set to be established in the Warsheekh district of the Middle Shabelle region, and it promises to be a transformative development for the nation. During the groundbreaking ceremony, President Mohamud articulated the vital importance of this airport for enhancing Somalia's connectivity and improving its…

French firefighters have been mobilized to combat early summer wildfires as 84 of the country's 101 administrative areas are now on a heatwave alert starting tomorrow and lasting through midweek. In the Aude region of southwestern France, wildfires erupted in the Corbières area, where temperatures reached a staggering 40°C. This situation prompted precautionary evacuations of a campsite and an abbey. The national weather service, Meteo-France, reported that the south of the country experienced temperatures in excess of…

In an astonishing turn of events, Nigeria's public debt has surged, now reaching an unprecedented ₦27.72 trillion, marking an eye-watering 22.8% increase compared to the ₦121.67 trillion recorded during the same timeframe last year. This staggering growth invites immediate scrutiny: What are the driving forces behind this rapid expansion? According to the most recent figures from the Debt Management Office (DMO), the nation’s total debt has climbed by ₦4.72 trillion, or 3.3%, rising from ₦144.67 trillion at the…

The spotlight shone brightly on African nations during the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, which took place on June 28 at the exquisite Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The event served not merely as a ceremony but as a gathering point for leaders in tourism and hospitality from across the continent, all coming together to celebrate remarkable achievements in travel, destination development, and service innovation. This year, a staggering 80 award…

In a striking development, over one-third of the residents of Tuvalu—a small Pacific nation facing an imminent threat from rising sea levels—have applied for a pioneering climate visa to migrate to Australia. This information comes from official figures as the community grapples with the impacts of climate change. Tapugao Falefou, Tuvalu's ambassador to the United Nations, expressed his surprise at the overwhelming interest, stating, "I was startled by the huge number of people vying for this opportunity." The small…

A Reflection on Loss: Mourners Gather in Tehran for a Funeral of National Significance Mourners have gathered in the heart of Tehran, in Islamic Revolution Square, as a show of solidarity and remembrance during a heartfelt funeral ceremony. The event, which has drawn tens of thousands, honors military commanders, nuclear scientists, and innocent civilians who lost their lives in the recent Israeli attacks. The funeral service began at 8 AM local time, unfolding against a backdrop of poignant visuals. State media…