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In recent discussions surrounding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, EU Commissioner Michael McGrath asserted that any peace negotiations must prioritize the perspectives of both the Ukrainian government and its citizens. This sentiment echoes a broader understanding that sustainable resolutions can only emerge with the active involvement of those directly affected. Adding weight to the urgency of the situation, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President…

Michael McGrath, Ireland's candidate for the European Commission, has received confirmation after a three-hour grilling during a hearing earlier today, as reported by RTÉ News. The backing for his nomination as the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law comes from most of the major political groups, with only the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations and the Patriots group withholding their support. This endorsement grants McGrath a solid two-thirds majority from the key committee coordinators. In…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a bold move, the Banadir regional administration gave the boot to Ali Fahle, the commissioner of Hodan district, and a bunch of his team for a solid 45-day timeout due to allegedly slacking off.This shake-up came hot on the heels of an evaluation ride along, helmed by Mohamed Ahmed Diriye (known as Yabooh), the deputy commissioner for security and politics in the Banadir Region, who took a gander at how things were ticking over in the Hodan, Wabari, Howlwadag, and Hamar-Jajab districts in Mogadishu.Yabooh…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant move, the Somali Council of Ministers named General Asad Osman Abdullahi as the new police commissioner on Thursday. This appointment sees him stepping into the shoes of Major General Sulub Ahmed Firin.The suggestion for General Abdullahi’s new role came from the Ministry of Internal Security during the council’s regular weekly assembly.General Abdullahi’s resume includes serving as the Commander of the Northeastern State Security Force (PSF), a position he held from 2007 until…

An investigation has been launched against one of the Nigerian police chiefs, the famous Deputy Police Commissioner Abba Kyari, involved by a Nigerian social media star called Hushpuppi. This influencer is currently being tried in the United States for fraud over nearly $ 20 million. Hushpuppi pleaded guilty to money laundering. Hushpuppi claimed that he paid bribes to police commissioner Abba Kyari, known for his high-profile investigations, for arresting one of his former employees. The Nigerian police launched an…