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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by Israel and the United States, is just under six weeks old but has already become a focal point of controversy. Daily reports highlight the tragic loss of life among hungry Palestinians who are seeking food from its aid distribution hubs. Israeli and US officials assert that the GHF was established to prevent aid from reaching Hamas militants. They have called upon the United Nations and other international organizations to collaborate with this new initiative. However, the…

Mogadishu's Voter Registration: A New Era or More of the Same? MOGADISHU, Somalia - Amidst the sandy winds and bustling streets of Mogadishu, a transformative yet contentious journey begins. As the capital of Somalia strides toward its first local elections in over half a century, the air is thick with anticipation and lingering questions. The call for voter registration has been sounded, sparking a mixture of hope and skepticism among its citizens and politicians alike. The electoral body at the helm, an entity tangled…

Hargeisa (AX) – The newly elected government of North Western State of Somalia is revisiting a scrapped Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) made by its predecessors with Ethiopia, aiming to align the agreement more closely with North Western State of Somalia's national priorities. Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Aden, who hasn't minced words critiquing the deal, called it unclear and perplexing. "There’s a discrepancy between Ethiopia's narrative and North Western State of Somalia's take on matters," Aden noted while…

In a thrilling encounter, Liverpool narrowly edged out Chelsea with a 2-1 victory, maintaining their slender lead atop the Premier League. Curtis Jones, who truly stole the show with a standout performance, had a big role in securing this win. By clinching this victory, Liverpool managed to hold a one-point lead over Manchester City and surged four points clear of both Arsenal and Aston Villa.Despite facing a sprightly Chelsea squad, Liverpool found it challenging to string together cohesive plays. However, Jones was…