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North Western State of Somalia Criticizes Fiqi Over Comments on EU Envoys HARGEISA, Somalia — In a scathing rebuttal, the self-declared autonomous region of North Western State of Somalia has called out Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, accusing him of 'fanning the flames' and engaging in 'hate rhetoric'. This latest spat adds another chapter to the ongoing saga of tension between Mogadishu and Hargeisa. North Western State of Somalia’s Information Minister, Ali Hassan Mohamed, criticized Fiqi's…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken aim at Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz, claiming that Scholz is unwittingly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin by reaching out to him in a phone conversation—his first in nearly two years. During their recent talk, Scholz “denounced Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine and urged President Putin to cease hostilities and pull back his forces,” as relayed by the chancellor's spokesperson, Steffen Hebestreit. Further, Scholz emphasized “Germany’s steadfast commitment to…

Democratic contender for the presidency, Kamala Harris, is reported to be in "excellent health," as indicated by a comprehensive medical evaluation released by the White House. This announcement comes as Harris's campaign takes a bold step, urging her opponent, Donald Trump, to unveil his health records as well. "Vice President Harris is in superb health," her physician, Joshua Simmons, emphasized in the report. He went on to state that she "exhibits both the physical stamina and mental clarity necessary to fulfill the…

Gen Muhoozi happens to be the son of the President. The word on the grapevine from the US embassy is their staff were caught flat-footed, clueless about the CDF's cryptic statements, which demanded immediate action in less than 72 hours. By press time, Mr. Popp had zipped lips on the whole drama, and no peep came from the officials in Kampala either. “We're trying to untangle the mess,” shared a source from the scene. The mission apparently fired a concerned missive to the Foreign Affairs ministry, but as Friday bid…

Hargeisa(AX) — Recently, President Muse Bihi of North Western State of Somalia directed sharp criticism at the renowned band, Xidigaha Geeska. He accused them of belittling the valor of soldiers who faced incarceration defending North Western State of Somalia’s autonomy. Famous for their daring lyrics, the band has unleashed a string of tracks not only lambasting Bihi's government but also targeting his Kulmiye political faction.Addressing a gathering of constitutional law students at Hargeisa University, Bihi underscored…

Kamala Harris didn't hold back when she labeled Donald Trump the "biggest loser" regarding the economy, while characterizing him as a champion of the wealthy elite. This exchange unfolded as the two electoral contenders laid bare their contrasting visions on a pivotal concern for many American voters. While addressing an audience in Pittsburgh, and again in her debut solo interview, Harris cautioned that Trump's intention to resurrect hefty tariffs on foreign goods would have a detrimental impact on the financial well-being…

Somalia Takes a Stand: Ethiopia's Arms Deliveries to Northeastern State Under Fire MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali government has unleashed a fiery denunciation aimed at Ethiopia, condemning what it calls "illicit arms deliveries" to Northeastern State. Somalia asserts these acts infringe on its sovereignty and jeopardize the region’s stability. Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement revealing that two trucks loaded with weapons were traced from Ethiopia to Northeastern State. This maneuver, executed…

"Not good enough." That was Arne Slot’s blunt assessment following his inaugural loss as Liverpool manager last Saturday. The unexpected 1-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League shattered Slot’s unblemished record since taking over from Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after the previous season. "We dominated possession but carved out only three or four decent chances. Frankly, that's insufficient," lamented the Dutchman, expressing disbelief at his team’s loss to Forest. "Losing a home game…

Mohamed Farmajo's term, which expired in February, has been extended by two years. The decision sparked an uproar and was "condemned" on Thursday 22 April by the AU's Peace and Security Council, which will send a special envoy to try to get the country out of the crisis. While the country is facing a serious political blockade and the elections planned last year have still not been held, the lower house has allowed the head of state to remain in power for another two years. Despite the fact that his term of office expired…

In a statement presented on Thursday in the capital Kinshasa, Congolese Catholic bishops gathered at the National Bishops' Conference in Congo (Cenco) confirmed that more than 6,000 people have been killed in the Beni region since 2013 and more than 2,000 in the neighboring province of Ituri 2020 in the violence raging in this part of Congo-Kinshasa. For the prelates, the current configuration of the army is a problem. And the solution to the crisis includes military operations under international coordination. .