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Trump's Controversial Statements on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam In a recent meeting with NATO officials in Washington, former President Donald Trump made headlines by seemingly aligning himself with Egypt regarding the contentious $5 billion hydropower project on the Blue Nile, one of the Nile River’s vital tributaries. His remarks sparked a significant backlash and an intense dialogue surrounding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) that encapsulates the complex dynamics of international relations in the…

Elon Musk's Reflections on Trump: A Journey of Gradient Relationships In an unexpected twist of social media discourse, Elon Musk recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to revisit his previous comments concerning former President Donald Trump. "I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far," he expressed in a frank admission. Musk's openness about owning up to past remarks is striking, especially in a digital climate where integrity often feels fleeting. Could this…

China has expressed strong objections to remarks made by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, describing them as "vilifying." According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, such comments overlook calls for peace from neighboring nations. Specifically, China's ministry took issue with Mr. Hegseth labeling China as a threat in the Indo-Pacific region, subsequently deeming his statements at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore as "deplorable." The ministry stated, "Hegseth deliberately ignored the call for peace and…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a turn of events that has stirred significant concern, the Somali federal government has raised serious allegations against Sivuyile Thandikhaya Bam, the Acting Head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The government contends that Bam is not just undermining Somalia’s development but has also shown alarming sympathies toward Al-Shabaab, the notorious militant group linked to al-Qaeda. During a recent interview with Somali National Television, Foreign Minister Ahmed…

Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has recently connected with President-elect Donald Trump regarding his controversial statements about Greenland. The Danish government is taking these comments seriously. On Tuesday, Mr. Trump stirred unease when he hinted he wouldn't dismiss the idea of using military means to bring both the Panama Canal and Greenland under U.S. control. His inauguration is set for January 20, and with it comes a wave of speculation about his policies. Denmark is open to discussing U.S.…

North Western State of Somalia Criticizes Fiqi Over Comments on EU Envoys HARGEISA, Somalia — In a scathing rebuttal, the self-declared autonomous region of North Western State of Somalia has called out Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, accusing him of 'fanning the flames' and engaging in 'hate rhetoric'. This latest spat adds another chapter to the ongoing saga of tension between Mogadishu and Hargeisa. North Western State of Somalia’s Information Minister, Ali Hassan Mohamed, criticized Fiqi's…

In a recent hubbub in Mogadishu, the Somali Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, took to the podium, wagging a finger at foreign diplomats for what he says is meddling in Somalia's sovereign affairs. The heat was turned up after comments made around North Western State of Somalia's presidential elections held in Hargeisa. Diplomats' remarks stirred the pot by suggesting North Western State of Somalia stands as its own country, a move Fiqi claims crosses the line and ignites tensions over territorial loyalty. Fiqi got fired…

US Vice President Kamala Harris recently characterized Donald Trump as "increasingly unhinged," expressing profound concern over his purported admiration for Adolf Hitler, as revealed by a former high-ranking aide. She described this praise as "incredibly dangerous" and alarming. This pointed critique from the Democratic leader surfaced a mere 13 days before the climactic day of their challenging presidential contest. Speaking outside her residence in Washington, Harris reacted to statements made by Trump's former chief of…

How Ethiopian-Egypt Tensions Impact ONLF’s Political Legitimacy

The rhetoric continues to ignite in Ethiopia. More and more reactions are emerging after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's comments. On Sunday, the head of government identified Tigray's rebel movement as a disease or an invasive plant. Words that some call incitement to hatred. With our regional correspondent in Nairobi, Sebastien…