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Mogadishu (AX) – In a significant move towards fostering national dialogue, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently gathered a diverse group of civil society representatives at the Presidential Palace. This meeting, held on Tuesday, is a pivotal step toward the much-anticipated National Consultation Forum scheduled for June 15, 2025. The initiative, as highlighted by Villa Somalia, is part of a series of inclusive consultations aimed at securing widespread participation and promoting consensus in shaping Somalia’s…

In a tale that seems ripped from the pages of a spy novel, Tanzanian human rights activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai recently found herself at the heart of a chilling real-life drama. On a seemingly ordinary Sunday, as the sun lazily basked Kenya’s bustling streets, Tsehai was snatched away from her afternoon stroll by anonymous gunmen. As if Nairobi needed any more action. Why was Tsehai targeted, you ask? Well, she calls it a consequence of her audacious calling out of Tanzanian authorities for suppressing their people.…

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.…