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In recent developments, Lebanese leaders have reached out to both the United States and France, urging them to compel Israel to complete its withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Their characterization of Israel's presence in several key areas as an "occupation" underscores the gravity of the situation following the expiration of a ceasefire deadline. The United Nations has labeled the incomplete withdrawal as a breach of a Security Council resolution. While many displaced individuals are slowly returning to their homes in the…

In a decisive and candid address, President John Mahama recently emphasized a critical message to his administration: the stringent expectation to declare assets by the end of March, as mandated by Ghanaian law. He warns that failure to comply will result in "severe sanctions." This directive underscores his unwavering commitment to combatting corruption, an issue that has plagued many nations, including Ghana. On February 19, during a public asset declaration alongside Ghana's Auditor General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu,…

In a disheartening turn of events, nearly all nations fell short of a crucial UN deadline to present new carbon emission reduction targets. This is particularly troubling for major economies that were expected to lead the charge, especially in light of the United States' previous withdrawal from climate commitments. A mere ten out of nearly 200 countries, obligated under the Paris Agreement, managed to meet the February 10 deadline for updating their climate action plans. A UN database meticulously tracking these…

In a dramatic twist, the impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol successfully dodged arrest when a crucial deadline came and went, although it appears that anti-corruption investigators may receive an extension to enforce the existing warrant against him. Once a prominent prosecutor, Yoon has defiantly skipped questioning on three separate occasions, stemming from controversy over a failed martial law decree issued last month. For now, he remains holed up in his residence, guarded by a formidable contingent of…

The United States recently clarified that it does not believe Israel is breaching American laws regarding aid to Gaza, though it has called for faster progress in the humanitarian crisis. This statement comes hot on the heels of a warning from the Biden administration last month, suggesting it might reconsider military support if conditions didn’t improve. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin conveyed their concerns to Israel in a letter, indicating they were “deeply troubled” by the dire…

Today, Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer is scheduled to sit down with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, as announced by the State Department. This meeting comes at a critical juncture, with the deadline imposed by Washington to improve conditions in Gaza fast approaching. The discussion is set for 5 p.m. local time (which translates to 10 p.m. in Ireland), although the public agenda provided little insight into the specifics of their conversation. However, hopes for a ceasefire in the…

In Mogadishu, work is bustling on the blueprint and bankroll strategies for the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, known as AUSSOM, set to replace ATMIS a mere three months down the line. The word on the street, according to an ATMIS announcement, is that talks sparked on September 24 when a combined crew from the AU/UN touched down in Mogadishu. With a hand from the Somali Federal Government, troop donors, and international pals, they're hustling to whip up a thorough report on the…

At the end of August 2020, Burundi and Tanzania signed an agreement that refugees will be able to return home, regardless of whether they want to or not before the end of the year. However, according to a Burundian NGO, about fifty of them were victims of serious violations and 170 others have been reported missing since 2015.…