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Deepening the Political Rift: Somalia’s National Discussions Exclude Key Regions MOGADISHU, Somalia - The recent gathering of Somalia's National Consultative Council (NCC) ended without the participation of leaders from Jubaland and Northeastern State. This exclusion raises a spotlight on the widening cracks in Somalia's leadership landscape, posing questions about the nation's direction ahead of upcoming elections. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, often perceived as a divisive figure, spearheaded the meeting. Joined by…

"Al-Shabaab will meet its match and lose," says Ethiopia, pledging ongoing efforts to neutralize the group's influence. The country remains unswerving in its mission to protect its borders and preserve the progress made so far. In a weekly press gathering on November 14, 2024, Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, who speaks on behalf of Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscored Ethiopia's significant role in weakening al-Shabaab’s impact across the region. “We won't take our foot off the pedal,” Getachew declared,…

Somalia Makes Bold Move to Exclude Ethiopian Forces from New AU Peace Initiative MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a development brimming with geopolitical intrigue, Somalia has officially petitioned the African Union (AU) and the United Nations for the exclusion of Ethiopian military personnel from a restructured peacekeeping force. This initiative aims to tackle insurgents tied to al-Qaeda, notably the notorious group al-Shabaab. This decision, unveiled through a foreign affairs ministry communique, follows a period of fraught…

Luis Enrique made a bold call when he excluded Ousmane Dembélé from PSG’s lineup for their season's most significant clash against Arsenal. And boy, did it go sideways on Tuesday night. Real bad. Despite being match-fit and performing well, Dembélé was sidelined by Enrique for perceived lack of dedication. The PSG boss believed he could win against a top-tier team without one of his star players. “If you don’t meet the team’s standards, you’re not ready,” Enrique explained pre-match. To fill Dembélé’s considerable…

After ten months of battle in Tigray, Washington is once more elevating its tone concerning Addis Ababa. The United States is threatening to take away Ethiopia from its record of privileged buying and selling companions - generally known as Ago - if Ethiopia doesn't finish human rights abuses in that province. A menace with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai in half phrases throughout an interview…