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The leaders of the European Union's 27 member states have reached a consensus to extend sanctions on Russia for an additional six months. This decision alleviates concerns that Hungary, seen as a Kremlin ally, might allow these important measures to lapse, according to officials. This agreement, finalized during a summit in Brussels yesterday, ensures that the EU’s extensive sanctions tied to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine— including the freezing of over €200 billion in Russian central bank assets—will remain intact until…

EU Agrees to 90-Day Pause on Countermeasures The European Union has recently reached a pivotal decision, marking a significant moment in international trade relations. The EU is set to implement a 90-day suspension on countermeasures that have been at the forefront of its trade strategy. This pause aims to foster dialogue and promote a more collaborative atmosphere among member states and trading partners. "In these turbulent times, collaboration is key to finding sustainable solutions that benefit…

The Unlikely Beacon of Democracy: North Western State of Somalia's Journey As a child, I naively thought of democracy as a Greek invention, an intricate art only suited to those ancient pillars of Western philosophy. This wasn't a surprising thought, especially growing up in Ethiopia where democracy is more a dream than reality. However, little did I realize that just across the border, a quiet revolution was taking place. In North Western State of Somalia, a place branded by some, including Google, as unstable and…

AU and Somalia Find Common Ground on Troop Contributions MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the bustling corridors of international diplomacy, the African Union (AU) and Somalia have finally reached a crucial accord regarding the troop strength for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This resolution comes after a series of protracted discussions marked by intricate deliberations and thoughtful negotiations. The path to consensus…

European Union foreign ministers recently gathered in Brussels, but they failed to reach a consensus on suspending political dialogue with Israel. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski shared this update following the discussions. Josep Borrell, the EU's departing foreign policy chief, urged his fellow ministers to evaluate whether Israel has violated the human rights stipulations contained in the EU-Israel Association Agreement. This subject has gained importance against the backdrop of ongoing violence. In remarks…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, we still do not know who will be the next president of CENI. The leaders of the country's religious denominations would agree on a name as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. A key position for holding free and open elections in the country. The eight leaders of religious communities, gathered at the headquarters of the Congolese Bishops'…

The UN Security Council calls for a consensus in Somalia to end the current state of elections NEW YORK- United Nations Security Council has asked Somalia's politicians to accept consensus and build trust in the country's institutions rather than press extreme measures against the spirit of nationalism and patriotism, which risks throwing the country into chaos. Somalia has been…

The newest session of Libya's Political Dialogue Discussion board, led by the United Nations Help Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), ended with out a consensus. On the assembly, which was held through video convention, the principle focus was to succeed in an settlement on the manager mechanism's election mechanism within the war-torn nation. Chatting with the Anadolu Company (AA), Abdulkadir Huveyli, a member of Libya's prime minister and participant within the discussion board, stated that the UN mission…

The Congress of Democracy and Progress, the party of former President Blaise Compaoré, says it "notes" the preliminary results of the presidential election, announced by the Electoral Commission. The CDP had planned to appeal its findings following the irregularities observed during the vote. However, in the face of the lack of unanimity and consensus with the other opposition parties that signed the…

This Saturday, November 28, was the sixtieth anniversary of Mauritania's independence. It was November 28, 1960. Independence was proclaimed within the model new capital Nouakchott by Mokhtar Ould Daddah. Mohamed Aly Chérif was Secretary-Normal of the Presidency below Moktar Ould Daddah, from 1969 till the coup in 1978. He then spoke out specifically in opposition to the repression of Negro-Mauritanians, between 1989 and 1991. Mohamed Aly Chérif is a superb witness in latest many years in Mauritania and is visitor at…