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Nigeria's Healthcare Landscape: A Temporary Respite Amid Ongoing Struggles The announcement from the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) that they have suspended their two-day warning strike is a relief for many. The strike, which had brought a standstill to public tertiary hospitals, was a cry for help from a beleaguered healthcare system grappling with both systemic inefficiencies and personal sacrifices in the face of a demanding economic landscape. In hospitals across Nigeria, the impact of the strike was…

UN Urges a Halt in Weapon Supplies to Sudan's Conflict Parties NEW YORK - The United Nations, standing as a global peace advocate, has taken a firm stance against entities providing arms to conflict groups in Sudan, criticizing them for fueling the ongoing bloodshed as the entrenched conflict nears its third anniversary with both factions fiercely vying for supremacy. The ongoing tussle between the Rapid Support Force (RSF) and the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) over governmental control has plunged Sudan into a dire…

KISMAYO, Somalia - A simmering political rift between Somalia's federal leadership and the Jubaland regional state is on the brink of intensifying. Insider whispers suggest Villa Somalia might be gearing up to send troops to Kismayo, the bustling heart of Jubaland’s administration. Ahmed Madobe, head honcho of Jubaland, has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's approach, accusing him of sidestepping talks about the election process. Madobe believes the nation isn't geared up for…

Somalia has voiced its concerns to Germany over the idea of "compulsory" deportation of Somali nationals.On a Wednesday visit, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had a sit-down with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. The main agenda? They chatted about teaming up on handling the return of Somali migrants from Germany.Posting to X, Farhan Mohamed Jimale, who speaks for the Somali government, shared that President Mohamud emphasized to Chancellor Scholz that forced repatriation isn't the way forward for Somalis in…

FILE - The Federal Minister of Oil of Somalia, Abdirizak Omar Mohamed (left), and Northeastern State's Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Abdifitah Mohamed Nur (right), stand amid a bubbling row over oil exploration rights in Northeastern State.Mogadishu (AX) — Northeastern State officials have flat-out tossed aside accusations from the Federal Minister of Oil that the area's ruling brass is throwing a wrench in federal oil plans. This kerfuffle has turned up the heat between Northeastern State and Mogadishu,…

In a twist on Tuesday, Kenya's High Court gave a thumbs down to a petition from the deputy president's legal team. They tried to halt a senate discussion on his impeachment, after parliament gave the boot vote last week.Justice Chacha Mwita declared that parliament can rock on with its duties, saying the court ain’t gonna meddle.Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment was green-lit by a whopping 281-44 in parliament and now it's on its way to the senate, primed for hearings starting Wednesday. Allegations are flying,…

Over the last ten years, the Somali passport has clawed back some of its lost prestige, moving up the ranks from a dismal 128th to a more respectable 95th on the Passport Power Index. However, challenges linger around how this document is distributed and its perception on the global stage.

'Disturbing' Surge in Middle East Violence Must Cease - United Nations The ongoing turmoil in the Middle East has reached alarming levels, prompting an urgent call from the United Nations for a cessation of hostilities. This escalation, characterized by distressing violence and loss of innocent lives, demands immediate attention and decisive action. As tensions automatically soar in the region, reports indicate a catastrophic increase in clashes, resulting in casualties and an exodus of families fleeing their homes. The…

Iran's Stark Warning to Israel: End 'Crimes' or Prepare for Consequences The simmering tensions in the Middle East have flared anew, with Iran issuing a resolute message aimed squarely at Israel. Amidst ongoing clashes and geopolitical upheavals, Iranian officials have underscored the necessity for Israel to halt its actions, which they label as 'crimes'. Failure to comply, they assert, will inevitably lead to a significant response. According to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “The occupiers of…