Decisions

The European Union signalled fresh financial backing for Ukraine, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas saying she expects "positive decisions" tomorrow on a €90 billion loan package. "We expect some positive decisions tomorrow on the €90bn loan," she said ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg, where ministers are also set to hear a renewed call to suspend trade relations with Israel. "Ukraine really needs this loan and it's also a sign that Russia cannot outlast Ukraine," Ms Kallas said. Her remarks came…

Somalia’s federal parliament has been at the center of major political decisions in 2026, as lawmakers debated constitutional rules, the timetable for elections, and the government’s spending priorities. The actions taken in parliamentary sessions—sometimes orderly, sometimes marked by unrest—shape how political power is set to change later in the year. With Somalia still working under a provisional constitutional framework and facing ongoing security and governance challenges, parliamentary votes in Mogadishu carry…

At the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, September 29, 2024, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stepped up to the podium to discuss critical issues facing his nation. In his address, Abdelatty vocalized Egypt’s deep concerns over the ongoing Nile River water crisis, condemning any unilateral actions that imperil Somalia’s sovereignty. Touching on the Nile River predicament, Abdelatty stressed Egypt's approach hinges on mutual benefits and equitable utilization while safeguarding…