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Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring. Mogadishu (AX) – It was a momentous day on Thursday when Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed touched down in the heart of Mogadishu, stepping onto Somali soil for discussions that promise to reshape the relationship between Ethiopia and Somalia. With Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud by his side, this meeting signals a crucial turning point after months of tension and uncertainty between the neighboring nations. The welcome was a grand affair. At Aden Adde…

In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump expressed the belief that Russia holds significant leverage in the ongoing negotiations to conclude the war in Ukraine. "I think the Russians want to see the war end… But they have the upper hand, as they have captured substantial territory," he remarked, echoing sentiments shared by many who observe the geopolitical landscape. Trump's remarks were made against the backdrop of increasing tensions between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a surprising…

As the sun reluctantly rose over Goma, painting the sky in hues tinged with both hope and despair, the air was thick with an unsettling silence. Was this the calm after the storm or merely an interlude before the next tempest? The Red Cross team moved purposefully, carrying the staggering weight of grief as they began the solemn task of laying to rest the victims of clashes between the M23 rebels and the Congolese army. At the ITIG Cemetery, shadows of bereavement stretched long over the ground that holds more stories than…

With just a week left before his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump is ready to unleash a torrent of executive orders aimed at overhauling U.S. policy. This bold move is set to create quite a stir on the political landscape. So, what exactly can Trump achieve through these executive orders, and where are the boundaries? To the uninitiated, an executive order might sound like just another piece of bureaucratic jargon. However, it's a powerful tool the president wields that carries the weight of law, executed…

In a showdown that had fans clinging to the edges of their seats, Liverpool clung to their six-point cushion at the pinnacle of the Premier League after a nail-biting 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. Chris Wood, with the aplomb of a seasoned gunslinger and the vision of a hawk, blasted Forest into the lead in the eighth minute. Liverpool found themselves suddenly on the back foot, grappling with Forest's impenetrable wall of defense and indefatigable energy as they weathered the storm unleashed by the…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Amid the hustle and bustle of a typical day at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Somalia's charismatic Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi found himself in a brief yet significant tête-à-tête with Kenya's Deputy President, Professor Kithure Kindiki. Following their quick exchange, both leaders went their separate trajectories—an intersection of diplomatic journeys in the same terminal, albeit fleeting. Minister Fiqi, fresh from his diplomatic dice roll in Cairo, was en route to Mogadishu, making…

Mogadishu (AX) — On a balmy Wednesday evening in the heart of Mogadishu, Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre welcomed Speaker Dileita Mohamed Dileita of Djibouti's Parliament and his team to discuss fortifying the ties between their two nations.The Prime Minister underscored the crucial partnership between Somalia and Djibouti, emphasizing shared goals like development, mutual admiration, and maintaining peace. He extended heartfelt thanks to Djibouti for its unwavering backing in Somalia's journey of…

On a Monday rendezvous in Nairobi, Kenya's President William Ruto held discussions with William Burns, the CIA Director, while joined by Noordin Haji, Ruto's African counterpart. Fast-forward two years since the Ethiopian Tigray conflict reached a resolution on October 28, 2022. Although the peace pact supposedly ended hostilities, experts contend that thorny issues still linger unresolved. Tune into today's VOA 60 for more updates on developments across Africa.

Chatfest Between Putin and Ethiopian Leader Abiy Ahmed Rocks the BRICS Bash KAZAN, Russia — In the bustling metropolis of Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed huddled during the BRICS shindig, diving into ways to solidify their alliance and dig up new collaborative ventures within the ever-growing BRICS family. Spanning from October 22 to 24, this pow-wow was one of the headline events at this year’s summit, featuring movers and shakers from 36 nations. Russia has pulled out all…

In Mogadishu, Saturday saw a noteworthy tête-à-tête at Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi welcomed Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu. They focused on nurturing the diplomatic bonds between their two nations. Ambassador Wang Yu launched into a round of applause for Minister Fiqi's stalwart defense of Somali sovereignty. He pledged China's unwavering backing for Somalia's independence and unity. The ambassador also spotlighted the decade-long presence of China's embassy in Somalia,…