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NAIROBI, Kenya - In a surprising twist that got everyone talking, Kenya has decided to roll out the welcome mat for travelers from across the African continent. But, here's the kicker: the mat seems to stop short of the borders of Somalia and Libya. Strange decision? Perhaps. But let's take a closer look at this diplomatic dance. Following a cabinet pow-wow in the lush landscapes of Kakamega, President William Ruto, with his top brass, laid out plans for a continental hug—oops, I meant, policy shift. By nixing…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Amidst escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia regarding breaches of sovereignty, Addis Ababa has firmly opposed Egypt’s involvement in Somalia’s peacekeeping mission, sowing further discord. Somalia has thrown its support behind Egypt to lead the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which is set to supplant the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) come January 2025, effectively excluding Ethiopia from the framework. Tarekegn Bululta, Ethiopia's State…