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By  ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL BALSAMOMonday April 27, 2026 Minutes before gunfire erupted outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, the man accused in the attack sent family members a message that read less like a note and more like a manifesto — one that blasted Trump administration policies, called himself a “Friendly Federal Assassin” and now stands out as a possible clue to a politically charged motive, according to a message reviewed by The Associated Press. The writings, sent…

Eritrea Announces Withdrawal from IGAD, Citing Long-Standing Grievances ASMARA, Eritrea — Eritrea has formally notified the Intergovernmental Authority on Development that it is withdrawing from the regional bloc, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday, accusing IGAD of failing its mandate and being used against certain member states, particularly Eritrea. In a statement, the ministry said Eritrea’s decision follows years of disillusionment with the Horn of Africa organization, which it claims has “reneged on its…