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A New Chapter for Haiti: Understanding the Global Stake in a Troubled Nation In the heart of Port-au-Prince, a city pulsating with the clamor of daily life and stories untold, a pivotal moment in international relations is unfolding. As Kenya's multinational security support (MSS) mission in Haiti reaches a crossroads, the United States has signaled a desire for a new international force to assume control. This shift, marked by high-level dialogues between Kenyan President William Ruto and U.S. Secretary of State Marco…

Kenya Steps In: A Fresh Bid to Broker Peace in Somalia By Ali Musa Axadle Times international–Monitoring. The winds of political change in Somalia are stirring tensions once again. As clashes between federal and Jubbaland forces threaten to escalate, neighboring Kenya has quietly stepped into the fray, offering to mediate talks between Somalia's federal government and the semi-autonomous Jubbaland administration. The unfolding situation marks yet another pivotal moment in the Horn of Africa, where decades-long instability…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently expressed a strong desire for Ukraine to bring the ongoing conflict with Russia to a close by next year, primarily through “diplomatic means.” This statement comes as both nations brace for a potential Donald Trump comeback in the political arena. February 2025 is significant as it signifies the third anniversary of Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine. Over the past few months, Russian forces have been making substantial gains against Ukraine’s outnumbered and outgunned…

Ethiopia is eyeing more Somali territory, President claims MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, sharply criticized Ethiopia, accusing it of being fixated on Somalia. He argued that the Ethiopian leadership is bent on annexing more Somali land, despite its historical claims. Without specifying the disputed territory, President Mohamud suggested that, since colonial times, Ethiopia has seized Somali land and now seeks further expansion, which defies international boundaries. "From colonial days,…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Facing a potential political turmoil in Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud expresses his willingness to mend fences with Northeastern State and Jubaland's leaders, emphasizing that building the nation is a collective responsibility for all Somalis, not just those in governance. Hassan Sheikh finds himself at odds with Jubaland's President Ahmed Madobe and Northeastern State's leader Said Abdullahi Deni. Both have criticized the proposed extensions of terms for federal states' leaders and the…

Somalia Makes Bold Move to Exclude Ethiopian Forces from New AU Peace Initiative MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a development brimming with geopolitical intrigue, Somalia has officially petitioned the African Union (AU) and the United Nations for the exclusion of Ethiopian military personnel from a restructured peacekeeping force. This initiative aims to tackle insurgents tied to al-Qaeda, notably the notorious group al-Shabaab. This decision, unveiled through a foreign affairs ministry communique, follows a period of fraught…

Idris Elba has set his sights on a significant shift in his life over the next ten years — he wants to move to Africa. This isn’t just a personal endeavor; it’s a heartfelt commitment to bolster the continent's burgeoning film sector. With an eye toward progress, Elba envisions constructing film studios in two pivotal locations: Zanzibar in Tanzania and Accra in Ghana. He believes it’s high time for Africans to take charge of their own stories. “We need to reclaim our narratives,” he asserts, urging a break from the confines…

In a notable breach of security, Israeli officials disclosed that a drone launched from Lebanon targeted the residence of Netanyahu in Caesarea, north of Tel Aviv. Fortunately, neither Netanyahu nor his family were at home during the attack, and there were no reported injuries, per Israeli sources. Reacting swiftly, the Israeli military upped the ante with intensified air raids on Gaza, zooming in on areas like hospitals and refugee camps in the north. As Gaza's health officials disclosed, at least 44 Palestinians met their…

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- On Wednesday, food security experts from Somalia, the United Nations (UN), and assorted global organizations pledged to initiate preemptive measures to counter the effects of extended droughts afflicting East Africa.Gathering at the National Climate Co-Production, Application, and Action Planning forum in Mogadishu, Somalia's bustling capital, the delegates aimed to tackle issues plaguing at-risk communities, especially those residing in drought-prone regions. This summit united climate scholars,…

Abdi Daisane Aims to Shift Minnesota House Seat to DFL in Upcoming Elections Amidst an evolving landscape in St. Cloud, local entrepreneur Abdi Daisane is gearing up to contest for the Minnesota House, seeking to tip the scales from Republican to Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) this autumn. Over the past few years, there's been a noticeable influx of new immigrants—many of whom hail from East Africa—shifting the socio-political fabric of the area. District 14A has been firmly in Republican hands for over a decade, and…