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Somalia contended that the embassy's accounts at Premier Bank Limited should be shielded by diplomatic immunity. Yet, Justice Mabeya pointed out that Article 31 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) doesn't cover commercial dealings. He decreed that sovereign immunity is inapplicable to states partaking in business activities like contractual engagements. The Somali embassy's envoy, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, declared in an affidavit that the contested funds comprised fees from those applying for passports…

Minneapolis, MN (AX) — Indian Congress heavyweight Rahul Gandhi's chat with U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) while he was in Washington has sparked a barrage of backlash from India, notably from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP harshly criticized Gandhi, accusing him of siding with folks deemed "anti-India," pointing to Omar's vocal stance against India's Kashmir policies, religious intolerance, and human rights offenses. Ilhan Omar, a Somali-American legislator representing Minnesota's 5th District,…

This measure impacts several crucial districts like Hamar Weyne, Hamar Jajab, Waberi, Wadajir, and the Jazeera locale in Dharkeynleey. These areas, situated near the airport, have experienced significant growth in recent times, raising alarms about aviation safety and security challenges. "Any breach of this directive will now result in legal repercussions," Salah Dheere stated, underlining the administration's dedication to upholding the new regulations. This action is part of a broader effort to enhance security for…

The choice to host both matches in Tunisia—amidst one of Africa's most electrifying football settings—underscores the stark challenges that Somali football faces. Hamstrung by financial limitations and subpar infrastructure, teams like Dekedaha are forced to seek battlegrounds outside their homeland. Their momentous triumph over AS Arta unfolded at the Azam Sports Complex in Tanzania—yet another neutral site. This inability to host international games due to inadequate facilities highlights the mountainous obstacles Somali…

Following Covid-19, the Russian invasion of Ukraine poses a serious threat to the agricultural sector and the food supply of millions of people in Nigeria, especially in Lake Chad, which has been affected by the Boko Haram uprising for more than a decade. .…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the figures are alarming ... 42% of AIDS patients admitted to Lubumbashi Provincial Hospital die due to lack of money for treatment. These statistics were presented during Scientific Days, organized jointly by the Higher Institute of Medical Techniques in Lubumbashi and the Technical University of M'siri. They ended on Saturday, August 21, in the town of…

While crime dropped significantly in the country during the lockdown last year, it has soared this year. The South African Police Department has published its statistics for the months of April to June. Compared with the parentheses in 2020, South Africa now has a slightly higher level of violent crime than it knew before the pandemic.…

Guinea's Sports Minister Sanoussy Bantama Sow announced on Wednesday that his country will not participate in the Tokyo Olympics. According to him, the government wants to "preserve the health of athletes" in the face of "the upsurge in variants of Covid-19". For the first time since 1976, there will be no Guinean athlete at…

While southern Madagascar is experiencing a terrible food crisis, on Friday 18 June, Prime Minister Christian Ntsay received the World Food Program (WFP) Executive Director, David Beasley, on a courtesy visit to the country, as well as the organization's Country Director, Moumini Ouedraogo. The President of the Republic Andry Rajoelina, who is traveling to France for private reasons (confirmation of his…

Robow kidnapped and KDF bombard Gedo over bad policy, says Hassan Sheikh MOGADISHU, Somalia - Former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has once again attacked the administration of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, citing a series of problems which he says were triggered by bad decisions taken by the government. In a Twitter Space conversation hosted by Axadledubbed “Democratization and…