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Mogadishu (AX) – In a world that often seems frenetic and disconnected, an unexpected phone conversation can provide a reassuring sense of solidarity. Such was the case on Monday when Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud engaged in a telephone dialogue with Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. This exchange, far more than a mere diplomatic nicety, sought to deepen the intricate tapestry of their nations' longstanding bilateral ties. Could words exchanged over a crackling line really influence the fates of…

In Nigeria, Emir Kajuru in the state of Kaduna has returned home, three days after his kidnapping. Alhassan Adamu, 85, was abducted on Sunday with several family members by attackers known locally as "bandits". His relatives are still being held. Before Alhassan Adamu, the kidnapping of Agom Adara, a traditional leader, had…

Qatar's Emir holds phone talks with the outgoing Somalia's president MOGADISHU, Somalia - Amid the continued political storm in Mogadishu, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim has held talks with President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, whose time period expired on February 8, and who has been accused of sabotaging plans to carry free and honest elections. Over the weekend, Farmajo annulled his…