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A Significant Step Towards Peace: The Rwanda-DRC Peace Deal The President of Rwanda recently made headlines with a candid statement regarding the ongoing negotiations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Stating firmly that he won’t tolerate any deceptive maneuvers from his neighbors, he reflects a growing sentiment among leaders who yearn for stability in a turbulent region. But what does this mean for the peace deal brokered by the United States, and for the future of both nations? Last week, in a historic…

Understanding the Latest Developments Around TikTok and ByteDance: An Executive Order Perspective In a pointed turn of events, President Donald Trump is poised to issue an executive order this week that grants TikTok, the popular social media app, a further 90 days before enforcing a controversial law. This law mandates that ByteDance, the app's Chinese parent company, divest its ownership within the United States. This announcement was confirmed by a spokesperson for the White House to Business…

Mogadishu (AX) – Can you imagine the palpable relief felt when an impending disaster is averted? Such relief was witnessed in Somalia, between the years 2021 and 2024, thanks to the resolute and scaled-up efforts of United Nations humanitarian agencies and their partners. Despite facing daunting operational hurdles, their combined endeavors succeeded in staving off what could have been a catastrophic famine. This critical information was revealed in a recent independent evaluation that beckons us to ponder: what does it…

Washington — In a strategic maneuver veiled with the complexities of international diplomacy, Somalia has engaged the expertise of a Washington lobbying firm with connections to former U.S. President Donald Trump. The motive? To obstruct the envisioned withdrawal of American forces from Somali soil. Imagine this: On a chilly November day in 2024, Somalia’s steadfast envoy to the United States, Dahir Hassan Arab, inked a contract with BGR Group. This agreement, worth a substantial $600,000, stretches across a year and links…