Somalia
Somali Parliament Approves 2026 National Budget Worth $1.39 Billion
Somalia’s Parliament approves $1.39 billion 2026 national budget in joint session MOGADISHU — Somalia’s bicameral Federal Parliament on Tuesday approved…
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World
EU approves €90 billion Ukraine loan without tapping frozen Russian assets
EU leaders agreed to provide Ukraine a €90 billion loan to cover looming budget shortfalls after more than a day…
World
Brazilian Congress approves bill to shorten Bolsonaro’s prison term
Brazil’s Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that could dramatically reduce the prison term of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro,…
East-Africa
African Development Bank approves $76 million to boost Somalia’s transport connectivity
AfDB approves $76.37 million in additional financing to boost Somalia’s road corridors, cross-border trade Sunday December 14, 2025 The African…
World
EU approves €3 import fee on small parcels from non-EU countries
EU finance ministers have agreed to impose a €3 duty on every small parcel imported into the 27-nation bloc starting…
Somalia
IMF Approves $40 Million Boost for Somalia’s Credit Program, Fourth Review Cleared
IMF approves additional $40 million for Somalia, releases $30 million in immediate budget support MOGADISHU — The International Monetary Fund…
World
Trump approves bill to unseal long-hidden Jeffrey Epstein files
Trump signs bill ordering Justice Department to release Jeffrey Epstein documents President Donald Trump on Thursday signed bipartisan legislation directing…
World
UN Security Council Approves U.S.-Backed Gaza Peace Plan Resolution
UN Security Council backs U.S.-led Gaza peace plan The United Nations Security Council voted 13-0, with Russia and China abstaining,…
Somalia
Somali Senate Approves Members of the National Human Rights Commission
Somalia’s Upper House approves national human rights commissioners Somalia’s Upper House has approved the appointment of nine commissioners to the…
East-Africa
Djibouti Parliament Approves Removal of Presidential Age Restrictions
Djibouti Clears Way for President Guelleh to Run Again — What It Means for a Tiny but Pivotal State Djibouti’s…
World
Israel’s Cabinet Approves Ceasefire Agreement with Hamas in Gaza
A fragile pause, a political gamble: what the new Gaza ceasefire really means Israel’s cabinet has approved a deal that,…
