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Northeastern State’s Expulsion Efforts: An Insightful Discourse Garowe (AX) — Amidst swirling controversies and brimming debates, Northeastern State's Minister of Interior, Abdi Farah Said Juha, took the stage this Saturday to elucidate the recent contentious deportations of undocumented foreigners. Lest misconceptions breed further discord, he sought to dispel any notion that these actions targeted the Oromo ethnic group—a claim echoing like a disgraced refrain through various channels. Addressing the…

In the ever-evolving story of North Western State of Somalia, a fresh commitment has surfaced: safeguarding the realm of free speech. Amid the bustling capital, Mogadishu, chatter swirls as the government vows to shield journalists and citizens alike from unjust confinement over dissident facts or views.President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro recently, in a heartfelt address to civil society and the press, rekindled his campaign promise to uphold democratic tenets. "Freedom of expression is vital to our governance,"…

Rescue teams have resumed their somber search for the deceased as Spain scrambles to provide assistance to its citizens devastated by catastrophic floods that have claimed over 200 lives. With each passing day, the hope of discovering survivors dwindles. More than three days have elapsed since torrential mud-laden waters engulfed towns and devastated infrastructure, marking this as Spain's deadliest natural disaster in decades. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced in a televised statement that an additional 10,000 troops…

Arsenal's grit was commendable, even as they navigated the choppy waters of losing key defenders Gabriel and Jurrien Timber in the latter stages, on top of the suspended William Saliba and the injured Riccardo Calafiori not being available.These are the challenging circumstances, yet for Arteta and his squad in the cutthroat arena of the Premier League's upper echelon, the current standings are sounding alarm bells.The Gunners' draw with Liverpool only lent a hand to Manchester City, who are comfortably perched at the summit…

Mogadishu (AX) - Somalia's National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA), teaming up with global allies, took down 40 members of al-Shabab and injured 29 in a military action across Middle Shabelle and Galgadud, as declared by the agency on Saturday.Among those slain was Moalim Aarow, a principal leader of the group and a major architect behind numerous assaults in these regions, the statement revealed."Over a 24-hour span, we launched an offensive against al-Shabab strongholds located in the Yaaqle area of Middle…

In any nation embracing a federal structure, splitting power among branches isn't just a formality—it's the backbone of savvy governance. Each branch—executive, legislative, and judicial—operates in isolation, with its own unique responsibilities. This division stops any one branch from hogging all that tasty authority and encourages checks and balances, which keeps everyone accountable. In a federal institution like Somalia, where regional bodies hold serious sway, a clear-cut division of power is critical for maintaining…

In a twist on Tuesday, Kenya's High Court gave a thumbs down to a petition from the deputy president's legal team. They tried to halt a senate discussion on his impeachment, after parliament gave the boot vote last week.Justice Chacha Mwita declared that parliament can rock on with its duties, saying the court ain’t gonna meddle.Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment was green-lit by a whopping 281-44 in parliament and now it's on its way to the senate, primed for hearings starting Wednesday. Allegations are flying,…

On Thursday, Turkey’s foreign minister revealed plans to host separate discussions with Horn of Africa adversaries, Somalia and Ethiopia, to alleviate rising tensions prior to another round of talks in Ankara.

Would the withdrawal of half of the Chadian forces deployed as part of the G5 Sahel's regional force punish military action on the ground? The French army is reassuring. The announcement the withdrawal of 600 men out of the 1200 deployed as part of the regional force G5 Sahel comes at a time when jihadist attacks are increasing…

The government-led offensive against Tigray province has now been going on for six days. The fighting took place 700 km north of the capital Addis Ababa, without an estimate of the number of casualties due to the cut in telecommunications. Bombings are underway against the TPLF party's positions, the prime minister assures. South of the front line, populations are mobilized to support the war effort.…