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On January 20, President Donald Trump delivered a jolt to the global stage by announcing a freeze on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) budget, which officially stands at a hefty $43 billion annually. This unexpected decision sent shockwaves around the world, particularly affecting nations already struggling with economic fragility. The reverberations were especially pronounced in Africa—a continent historically reliant on American development aid and favorable trade agreements. For…

At the solemn gathering in Bartabwa, Baringo North Constituency, President William Ruto took a moment to reflect during the funeral of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo. The atmosphere was heavy with loss, yet there was an undercurrent of resolve as President Ruto spoke candidly about a vision for a more equitable Kenya. The President has repeatedly emphasized the importance of distributing development equitably across the entire nation. In his speech last Saturday, he underscored a sentiment that has been echoing…

MOGADISHU (Axadle) – Politics, as the saying goes, is the art of the possible. And it seems Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is gearing up for yet another round of diplomatic chess; this time, in the venerable land of the Pharaohs – Egypt! If insider whispers are to be trusted, the Somali President is due to touch down in Cairo in the next few days, hot on the heels of his arrival back in Mogadishu. So why is President Hassan Sheikh making a beeline for Egypt? Word on the street is that he's aiming to have a…

A Glimpse of the National Dialogue Commission Gathering in Ethiopia's Somali Region (Photo: public domain) On Sunday, the National Dialogue Commission embarked on a pivotal gathering in Ethiopia's Somali region, as detailed by BBC Amharic. A myriad of issues came under the spotlight during this session—everything from the structural composition of the government and possible constitutional revisions to the symbolism of the country's flag. Language officialdom and the interpretation of Ethiopia’s rich history were also up…

No progress on the agenda as Somali leaders try to unlock a dead end MOGADISHU, Somalia - Talks between the federal government of Somalia and federal states resume on Sunday at the Afisiyooni Center inside the airport, a day after both parties disagreed on the meeting agenda as the country longs for a lasting solution to the current election dead end. Members of the international…

In a choice adopted on Friday, December 4, the UN Safety Council determined to take away Burundi from its political agenda. A choice that comes shortly after the Burundian authorities' refusal to increase the workplaces of the UN Particular Envoy. The choice was introduced on Friday, December 4, in an announcement from the…