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Following a thorough examination of ravaged neighborhoods and debris-strewn streets across Florida, President Joe Biden has promised to enhance the state's recovery efforts following the devastating Hurricane Milton, which marks the second significant storm to batter the region in just a few weeks. Complicated by rising floodwaters, fuel shortages, and extensive power outages, cleanup initiatives have encountered considerable obstacles since Milton made landfall as a robust Category 3 hurricane. Residents find themselves…

Hargeisa (AX) — In a bold move towards fostering international relationships, Taiwan has pledged a whopping $22 million to revamp Hargeisa General Hospital. Additionally, they've thrown in $2 million to aid North Western State of Somalia’s imminent elections, weaving tighter bonds between these two diplomatically unrecognized territories as they ambitiously stride towards global acknowledgment.A landmark pact was inked on Friday, uniting North Western State of Somalia's Health Minister and a Taiwanese envoy in shared…

CAIRO, Egypt - In the wake of rising tensions, Egypt has pledged to safeguard the Nile's waters and uphold Somalia’s sovereignty, particularly in light of Ethiopia's ambitious Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) project. Badr Abdelatty, serving as Egypt's foreign affairs chief, underscored that Egypt’s approach to the Nile River dispute aims for a win-win resolution, ensuring no detriment comes to downstream nations reliant on the river for their livelihoods. He bluntly accused Ethiopia of defying international norms by acting…

The Taoiseach has expressed to President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority his unwavering commitment to champion the cause of Palestine within the European Union and various global platforms. He asserted that he would diligently encourage other nations to formally acknowledge Palestine as a sovereign state. Simon Harris conveyed, “There is an unequivocal right to a Palestinian state, one that can coexist peacefully and securely alongside the State of Israel.” The meeting between these two pivotal leaders occurred…

Even after the United States bolstered its sanctions against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and several officials earlier this year, the new American envoy to Zimbabwe has emphasized that the U.S. remains committed to nurturing the country’s democratic frameworks. During a discussion with Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda, Ambassador Pamela Tremont illuminated the necessity for enhancing the country's institutions. Back in March, a communiqué from the U.S. Embassy articulated that the adjusted sanctions imposed on Zimbabwean…

CAIRO, Egypt - Egypt recently vowed to ramp up military aid to Somalia, aiming to reinforce stability and counteract regional turmoil. This pledge was revealed by Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty during a powwow with the U.S. envoy to the Horn of Africa. This commitment underscores Egypt's strategic pivot towards the Horn of Africa, a hub vital for maritime security and anti-terrorism efforts. Abdelatty stressed that Egypt's assistance will prioritize fortifying Somalia's central administration, safeguarding its sovereignty,…

China Commits $51 Billion to Africa: A Pledge for Jobs, Infrastructure, and Sustainable Energy In a significant address to representatives from over fifty African nations, Xi Jinping declared, "We have built roads, railways, schools, and hospitals together, transforming countless lives." This statement underscores China's determination to forge a "shared future" with Africa while advancing development across the Global South. Chinese state media reports that the colossal $51 billion commitment includes about $29.6 billion…

First official reaction in Bamako after France's decision to suspend joint operations with the Malian armed forces. The Malian Foreign Ministry received the French Ambassador to Bamako, Joel Meyer, on Friday. At the end of the interview, a press release was published while other measures are being taken to calm the situation.…

We can only hope that this will shake things up a bit. We are not completely naive and we know that defense secrets exist in practically all countries, in all democracies, but more or less in a virulent way. What we can hope for is that at least it can lead to thinking a little more about the lock. There were attempts ... There is the impression that the President of the Republic - whether in the Maurice Audin affair or for Rwanda - would like us to have easier access to documents, to archives classified as a defense…

In the Central African Republic, one of the most powerful armed groups in the country, Ali Darasa's Central African Republic Peace Unit (UPC) "undertakes" to "withdraw from the Coalition of Patriots for Change", CPC, this rebel coalition was formed in December and which has since tried to overthrow President Touadéra. This is stated in a press release released on Monday night, the authenticity of which…