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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — On a day that feels almost poetic in its promise of change, Ethiopia and Somalia are ready to close the book on their long-standing tensions and step hand in hand into a promising new chapter of cooperation and friendship. Imagine this: two neighbors who have shared so much—both the good times and the not-so-good—deciding to bury the hatchet and work together for a brighter future. That's the story Ethiopian State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mesganu Arga, shared with ETV. During his interview, he…

Mogadishu (AX) — Donald Trump's return to the presidency has sent shivers through immigrant groups across America, especially among Somali communities now wrestling with fresh anxieties over deportation. His campaign emphasized a stringent approach toward undocumented migrants, pledging historic levels of deportation. This has stirred alarm particularly among Somali families who view North America as a sanctuary and now fear their settled lives might face upheaval. Many are considering the possibility of relocating to…

Mogadishu (AX) — Masterminding a move towards renewed governance, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre unveiled fresh appointments on Monday. A new state minister for the Ministry of Planning and Investment and a deputy for the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education took the stage, replacing their predecessors who recently bowed out of the political scene. Stepping up as the freshly minted state minister for Planning is Ahmed Nor Sheikh Mohamed Loxox, while Abdirashid Mohamed Du'ale slides into the Deputy…

In Mogadishu (AX), a minimum of six individuals met their demise, and a host of others sustained injuries due to a flare-up of inter-clan skirmishes within Luuq district, nestled in the Gedo region, as shared by folks on the ground.On Wednesday, rival clan factions, armed to the teeth with a variety of weapons, clashed fiercely on the eastern fringes of Luuq. These feuds have flared sporadically in recent months, rekindling age-old disputes.An attempt at reconciliation held earlier this month in Kismayo hit a wall, plunging…

At the recent BRICS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin advocated for the idea of a new "multipolar world order." This gathering of global leaders, he hopes, will demonstrate that Western efforts to exclude Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine have ultimately failed. Taking place in Kazan, this summit represents the most significant diplomatic event in Russia since Mr. Putin initiated military action in Ukraine in 2022, an act that resulted in extensive Western sanctions and widespread international rebuke.…

Mogadishu (AX) — Egypt and Sudan are fiercely opposed to the newly approved Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA), signaling a fresh chapter in a longstanding dispute over precious water resources. Ratified by six countries upstream, the CFA came into effect on October 13, further widening the gulf among Nile Basin nations. Cairo and Khartoum, long heavyweights in debates over Nile waters, released a stern joint statement after convening the Egyptian-Sudanese Permanent Joint Technical Commission for the…

The Metropolitan Police Service in the UK has launched a probe into 40 new claims involving rape and sexual assault against Mohamed Al Fayed, along with other individuals, spanning from 1979 to 2013. This investigation follows a surge of reports received by authorities after the BBC aired a documentary last month that scrutinized the former owner of Harrods and Fulham FC. The latest allegations concern 40 alleged victims and come on top of existing claims known to police prior to the BBC's exposé, as stated by Scotland…

On September 27, tragic news emerged from Kaduna State, Nigeria, where a military airstrike aimed at combating notorious criminal gangs, widely referred to as bandits, resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries among innocent civilians. This grim incident has been reported by various media outlets, with Human Rights Watch highlighting the humanitarian crisis unfolding. Calls for accountability, unwavering justice, and increased transparency have echoed through the community, yet the echoes seem to fall on deaf…

On September 23, 2024, Nasra Bashir Ali, working with the Office of the Somali Prime Minister, posted a photo on X. The image allegedly shows a ship being offloaded at an unnamed port. Meanwhile, Egypt has verified sending arms to Somalia amid regional friction spurred by Ethiopia's contentious arrangement with the self-declared republic of North Western State of Somalia. North Western State of Somalia officials state Ethiopia agreed to acknowledge North Western State of Somalia in exchange for leasing 20 kilometers of sea…

  Türkiye is setting its sights on new investment ventures in Somalia's central state, Galmudug, as per the Turkish envoy's announcement this Tuesday. Upon reaching Dusmareb, Galmudug's hub, a delegation headed by Türkiye's ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, engaged in talks with Ahmed Abdi Karie, the state's president, and his Cabinet members.They delved into discussions around kickstarting infrastructure initiatives in Galmudug and the potential impact of Turkish investments."We had fruitful discussions on the steps…