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A U.S. District Judge has intervened to block the Trump administration's attempt to revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. This decision highlights the ongoing tension between academic freedom and the federal government's policies under President Donald Trump. Judge Allison Burroughs' recent ruling offers temporary relief to the many international students facing the daunting prospect of having to transfer. The Ivy League institution argued that this action was part of a broader campaign by…

Former Somali President Voices Concerns Over Government's Press Crackdown Location: Mogadishu, Somalia — It was a fine day in Mogadishu when former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed took the floor, his voice brimming with both concern and resolve. His target: the current federal government, particularly their handling of security and press freedom. Ahmed’s criticism was not just pointed; it was a heartfelt plea for change. As a respected member of parliament, Ahmed did not mince words. He highlighted the…

MPs Urge Immediate Halt to Military Operations in Beled-Hawo Amid Rising Tensions In a compelling statement that underscores the intricate and often tense political landscape of Somalia, members of Parliament have issued a clarion call to the Somali Ministry of Defense and the leadership of the Somali National Army. They have urged an immediate cessation of military operations in Beled-Hawo, warning against the potential repercussions of such actions. At the heart of this plea is a belief that high-ranking officials,…

The UK Parliament has taken decisive action by approving plans aimed at safeguarding the blast furnaces of British Steel in Scunthorpe during a remarkable session of the House of Commons. Emergency legislation, which empowers the UK government to mandate British Steel to maintain operations at the plant, received unanimous backing in the Commons. This pivotal move will now be presented for discussion in the House of Lords, as the government strives to codify these powers within a single day. In an unusual turn of events,…

NAIROBI, Kenya - The landscape of regional politics is always in flux, presenting unexpected turns and challenges. Recently, Jubaland's President, Ahmed Madobe, has made headlines due to his significant visit to Nairobi, Kenya. This trip comes at a time when the Somali government has imposed a travel ban on officials from Jubaland. Yet, this has not deterred President Madobe from stepping into the bustling Kenyan capital. As the pages of history often reveal, relationships between nations and their leaders are ever…

AXADLE, Somalia - In a landscape of arid plains and hopeful hearts, Northeastern State's Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ubah Abdirashid Mohamed Hersi, has raised a storm of protest against what she perceives as a diplomatic slap in the face by Somalia’s Federal Government. This bout is about the deliberate omission of regional powers in the crucial act of distributing food aid, and it feels personal. As the merciless sun rose over Bosaso on a typical Saturday, Minister Ubah took to the stage with…

In the bustling heart of Garowe, the air bristled with palpable tension as Northeastern State took a rare public jab at the Somali Federal Government. This wasn't merely political theater; it was a direct critique aimed squarely at what Northeastern State officials deemed a half-hearted show of support from Mogadishu in their ongoing battle against ISIS. Minister of Information, Mohamud Aideed Dirir, didn't mince words when commenting on the federal overtures offered by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, charging them as…

Sure, let's breathe some life into this story. --- Mogadishu (AX) – In a fiery broadside against the Somali federal government's current policies, the former President, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, didn't mince words. Emerging from political hibernation, Ahmed, who holds the reins of the Himilo Qaran Party, orchestrated a press conference in Mogadishu on Tuesday that left no stone unturned in its critique. He cut straight to the chase, lambasting the government for its handling of politics, security, constitutional tweaks,…

Mogadishu (AX) — The Northeastern State authorities have firmly dismissed allegations from Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) claiming that they received a hefty 200-ton shipment of food aid in Bosaso, a bustling port in the semi-autonomous region. In a straightforward comeback, Ubah Abdirashid Hirsi, who holds the Minister of Relief and Disaster Management post in Northeastern State, made it crystal clear that the federal government hasn't sent any food aid to them. She didn't mince her words, stating,…

Kismayo (AX) — In a dramatic turn of events, Jubaland's parliament proceeded with its leadership election on Thursday in Kismayo. This move came despite clear disapproval from the federal government, which has rejected the current electoral process in the region. Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman clinched the Speaker's position for a third term, securing a decisive 65 votes. His rival, Ismail Abdi Keerow, managed to gather only seven votes, according to the Interim Speaker Sheikh Abdi Yusuf Ali. This victory strengthens…