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In recent discussions surrounding the evolving landscape of fuel distribution in Nigeria, a bold initiative has emerged that some are celebrating while others are expressing considerable apprehension. At the heart of this debate is Dangote's ambitious plan, which many see as a pivotal shift in the country’s oil and gas sector—yet not everyone is onboard. Just after the announcement broke, the Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) voiced its concerns. They labeled…

Suspicion of Al-Shabaab Infiltration in Somali Army After Colonel Nur Farey's Tragic Death MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the wake of the shocking news, questions loom large over the tragic demise of Colonel Nur Farey. What transpired that fateful day has shaken the Somali National Army (SNA) to its core, leaving many to wonder: Could Al-Shabaab have found a crack in the army's armor? The circumstances surrounding the colonel's fatal shooting unfolded like an unsettling narrative. As reports…

The political chessboard of Africa recently witnessed a riveting scene in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. There, beleaguered yet unyielding, stood Raila Odinga—Kenya's former Prime Minister—eyeing the coveted African Union Commission (AUC) seat. Could this campaign, riddled with global intrigue and political posturing, alter the course for Odinga or simply add weight to the rich tapestry of his illustrious career? Raila's quiet return to Kenya marks the culmination of a journey both long and intricate. His campaign took him to no…

In a striking turn of events, Elon Musk has thrown his support behind Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as the nation gears up for its general election. This promotion took place during a lively chat he hosted with one of the party's leaders on his social media platform, X, where the atmosphere was lively and filled with laughter. Just a year ago, Musk leveraged his considerable influence on X to aid Republican Donald Trump in his efforts for the U.S. presidency, which culminated on November 5. His political…

FILE - On January 1, 2024, North Western State of Somalia's President Muse Bihi Abdi and Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came together in Addis Ababa to ink a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) granting Ethiopia access to a North Western State of Somalia port. As tensions swirl around the maritime dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed asserted on Thursday that his nation is pursuing access to the Red Sea "through peaceful avenues.” During a parliamentary session where lawmakers pressed him for…

Hassan recounted discovering the boy’s mother near the front pond, where Mohamed often ran. "She kept insisting her son was in the pond, and I tried to comfort her by saying, 'Let's stay hopeful; maybe he just wandered off, and someone will spot him,'" Hassan remembered vividly. By half-past nine in the evening, authorities notified the family they had found something in the water. Confirmation of Mohamed’s recovery came at around 10 p.m. This heartbreaking event echoes another sorrowful incident from June, when 4-year-old…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Turkey's plunge into oil exploration off the Somali coast has stirred profound schisms in the country. An archaic map dusted off with controversial revisions now intensifies jitters in this fragile region, where internal strife and external pressures persistently choreograph a clunky ballet of development and turmoil. Voicing his concerns, Abdi Farah Juxa, Northeastern State's top honcho for Interior Affairs, carpeted the use of this map during the grand debut of a Turkish research vessel. "After three…

Mogadishu (AX) — Canada has revealed a substantial rollback in its immigration strategy, scaling down the influx of newcomers amid escalating challenges in housing and social services. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the revamped plan, adjusting Canada’s permanent residency target for 2025 from a half-million to 395,000. That’s slicing it down by a hefty 21%. Trudeau confessed that his team “misjudged the balance” between filling job vacancies and managing immigration levels.Public mood is swaying these days. Recent…

Controversy Surrounds Appointment of Somalia's U.S. Ambassador MOGADISHU, Somalia – The mid-2024 designation of Dahir Hassan Arab as Somalia's envoy to America has stirred the pot, with whispers of favoritism and questionable conduct in the mix. Arab, who previously led SIMAD University, landed this gig courtesy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, despite lacking credentials in diplomacy or foreign management. He's got a Master’s in Education Management from the Islamic University in Uganda. Alongside him, Mohamed Muse,…

In Mali, the situation is calm in Farabougou, a village in the center of the country, in the Ségou region, where the Malian special forces entered late last week after more than two weeks of jihadist blockade. On the spot, local notables had carried out a mediation with the jihadists who surrounded the village and who are still present in the surroundings. This mediation stopped with the arrival of the…