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Clan Rivalries and Political Fractures: A Pressing Threat to Somalia's Future MOGADISHU, Somalia - During an insightful conversation with The Washington Post, Larry André, the dedicated United States ambassador to Somalia from February 2022 until May 2023, painted a concerning picture of Somalia’s ongoing struggles. Despite remarkable efforts to promote national cohesion, the sharp edges of clan rivalries and political discord continue to precariously balance the nation on the edge of instability. Reflecting…

In a significant moment for the Catholic Church, the first cardinal to be defrocked by the Pope due to allegations of sexual abuse has passed away in the United States, as confirmed by a prominent church official. Theodore McCarrick, previously the Archbishop of Washington and the highest-ranking American prelate to face such allegations, died at the age of 94 in Missouri, according to a report by the New York Times that cited a statement from the Vatican. The current Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Robert McElroy, also…