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In a significant development for telecommunications in Guinea-Bissau, the National Regulatory Authority for Information and Communication Technologies (ARN-TIC) has granted official approval for Starlink, the innovative satellite internet service developed by Elon Musk. This decision is likely to transform connectivity in the region, offering new possibilities for both individuals and businesses. The announcement came from Bamba Kote, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ARN, during the opening ceremony of…

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,…

The U.S. immigration authorities have announced a new approach to scrutinizing social media accounts, asserting that they may deny visas or residence permits to individuals who share content identified as anti-Semitic by the Trump administration. Content categorized as anti-Semitic will encompass social media activity that expresses support for militant organizations classified as terrorists by the United States, including Hamas, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, and Yemen’s Houthi insurgents. As Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi…

In a bold move towards sustainability, Somalia has officially thrown its hat into the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) ring. This step marks a significant chapter in the nation's quest to build a greener economy and shield its environment, gearing up to tackle and adapt to the challenges posed by climate change. According to Khadija Al Makhzoumi, the Minister of Environment for Somalia, the decision to unite with GGGI isn't just a small leap—it's a substantial stride in the right direction. As quoted by the Somali…

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has greenlit a whopping $134 million to kickstart two landmark initiatives aimed at helping vulnerable farming communities in Somalia and Iraq toughen up against climate change.Steered by the good folks over at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, these game-changing projects will arm millions of farmers and herders with the skills to tackle climate chaos like droughts and floods head-on.Kaveh Zahedi, chief honcho of FAO’s Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment…

Mogadishu (AX) – On a momentous Tuesday at its 40th meeting, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) embraced a $100 million endeavor aimed at boosting Somalia’s efforts against climate chaos through the "Climate Resilient Agriculture in Somalia" (FP246) project. Somalia’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, flanked by fellow government representatives, hailed the GCF's backing. Minister Khadija hailed the move as a pivotal stride in strengthening Somalia’s agricultural defense against erratic…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a fresh fiscal launch, the Somali government nodded to a $1.3 billion budget for the year 2025. This allocation marks a modest uptick from last year's financial forecast, putting the onus on the Treasury to scrounge up funds by revamping the nation’s economic systems. Lending their spirits to this financial framework, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre’s cabinet gave the green light shortly after the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting wrapped up. This gathering converged the brains from…

Mogadishu (AX) – At a special gathering led by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, Somalia's Cabinet of Ministers gave the green light to a whopping $1.3 billion budget for 2025. This decision was made during an urgent session held on Tuesday. This budget showcases a 24.4% jump from the previous year's allocation, all thanks to a surge in home-grown revenue. The Ministry of Finance spilled the beans, revealing that the budget for 2025 had ballooned by $263 million compared to the $1.08 billion earmarked for 2024. “Ramping up…

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In Sudan, the Council of Ministers "unanimously" gave the green light on Saturday for a future trial of the accused at the International Criminal Court, ICC. The announcement comes a few weeks after former prosecutor Fatou Bensouda's historic visit to Darfur. This is not yet an order for the transfer of suspects, including former President Omar al-Bashir, but a step towards their trial in The Hague.…