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Boakai Calls for Community Action in Liberia’s Battle Against Drugs

Uniting Against a Growing Crisis: President Boakai's Call to Action on Drug Abuse In a compelling address that resonates with the challenges faced by many nations today, President Joseph Boakai is urgently navigating the dangerous waters of drug abuse in Liberia—a crisis that has become a nationwide concern. As he unveiled new logistical support for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), including 15 new vehicles that symbolize a tactical response to the escalating drug trade, he emphasized that this issue is not solely a…

South Africa Ambassador Mthethwa’s Relative Calls Matter ‘Utterly Baffling’

South Africa’s Ambassador to France Found Dead in Paris; Family Seeks Answers South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, was found dead outside a Paris hotel on Sept. 30, 2025, about 24 hours after his wife reported him missing, authorities and family members reported. The circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear, and the ambassador’s family has demanded answers amid confusion over how his mobile phone came to be discovered far from his body. Immediate facts and family concern The swift reporting of…

Calls for Calm Intensify as Malawians Await Election Results

Malawi Awaits Election Results as Tallying Continues; Calls for Calm Grow Louder Malawi is holding its breath as the Electoral Commission continues to collate votes from last week’s presidential and parliamentary elections, with preliminary figures showing former president Peter Mutharika edging ahead of incumbent Lazarus Chakwera. The slow, painstaking work of validating and consolidating tallies across the country has produced a mix of anxiety and cautious appeals for calm from political leaders and the electoral…

Kenya calls on EU to prioritize combating Al-Shabaab insurgency

Kenya warns EU: don’t look away as Al‑Shabaab claws back ground in Somalia When focus drifts, violence fills the gap NAIROBI — Kenya’s foreign minister is urging the European Union to keep the spotlight trained on Somalia’s Al‑Shabaab as the group steps up attacks across East Africa, warning that dwindling international attention could hand the militants a dangerous opening. “There is growing international fatigue because of other conflicts and a shift in focus. The international community’s support has depreciated…

EU Slaps Google With $3.5 Billion Fine; Trump Calls It ‘Very Unfair’

EU slaps Google with €2.95 billion fine — a test of whether Europe can actually tame Big Tech BRUSSELS — In a decisive move that underscores Europe’s determination to reshape the digital economy, regulators on Friday fined Google €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion), ruling that the U.S. search giant abused its dominance in online advertising by steering business to its own services and squeezing rivals, publishers and advertisers. The European Commission said the practice — centered on Google’s AdX exchange and DFP ad server —…

Kenya Faces Urgent Calls to Remove Suspected Jubaland Troops in Mandera

The Rising Tensions in Mandera: A Call for Action Against Alleged Jubaland Forces MANDERA, Kenya - The quiet, arid landscape of Mandera is facing a storm of accusations and political demands, thrusting this northern Kenyan county into the global spotlight. Reports of alleged Jubaland forces operating within its borders have ignited a political firestorm, pushing the Kenyan government into a crucible of national security and sovereignty challenges. The urgency is palpable as local and national figures call for decisive…

Somalia’s UN Envoy Accuses Israel of Genocide, Calls to End Gaza Blockade

Somalia's Cry for Gaza: A Diplomatic Call to Conscience at the UN In the storied halls of the United Nations, where history is often recorded in resonant speeches and urgent pleas, Somalia's ambassador, Abukar Osman Baale, delivered a message that pierced through the routine deliberations. His words reached out across cultures and continents, sounding an alarm over the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. "What we are witnessing is not security. It is collective punishment, and it is genocide," Baale proclaimed, his…

Africa CDC Calls for Increased Aid in Mpox Battle

Mobilizing for Health: Africa’s Fight Against Mpox One Year Later In a world where every second counts, the Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC) is racing against the clock. One year since declaring mpox a public health emergency, the organization is ramping up its efforts to combat the spread of the disease and save lives across the continent. With the shadow of a global health financing crisis looming, the urgency for international collaboration has never been greater. The Context of a Crisis Mpox, a viral…

Somalia Calls for Gaza Ceasefire, Supports Palestinian Statehood

Somalia's Call for Peace Echoes Amid Gaza Conflict In a world wrought with geopolitical tensions, Somalia has taken a definitive stance, urging a cease-fire in the embattled Gaza Strip. During an emergency session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Somalia's Foreign Minister, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, condemned the escalating violence and pleaded for urgent protection for civilians in Gaza. Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds The situation in Gaza has deteriorated rapidly. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry,…

Ethiopia Calls in Sudanese Diplomat Over Threats of Conflict Related to Nile Dam

Ethiopia recently called in Sudan's ambassador for a stern chat over rather fiery remarks made by Sudan’s acting foreign minister. During a lively television interview, Ali Youssif hinted at the possibility of siding with Egypt and potentially going to war with Ethiopia if the talks around the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) hit a stalemate. Ethiopia's foreign ministry didn't take too kindly to Youssif's comments. They expressed their "displeasure" to Ambassador Al-Zein Ibrahim, while underlining their dedication to…

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