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Mogadishu (AX) – A gentle hum of anticipation filled the air as Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed Parliament on Saturday—a collective assembly of minds gathered to mark the opening of its sixth session in Mogadishu. Is there a time more apt for reflection and hope than the dawn of a new parliamentary session? President Mohamud seized this moment, directing the statesmen's attention to the seismic military movements against the entrenched forces of ISIS and Al-Shabaab in the arid expanses of Northeastern State…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly dismissed the idea of US-Russia negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing that Kyiv must be an active participant in any discussions concerning its future. His remarks come at a pivotal moment as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia for significant talks between American and Russian officials. This development has raised alarms in Ukraine, fueling fears that the nation's voice might be sidelined in potential peace efforts. The…

BOSASO, Somalia - "Shades of gray," some might say, yet the harrowing raid by the notorious ISIS in Northeastern State was as blatant as a bull in a china shop—jarring and disheartening. The lurking presence of ISIS in Somalia, particularly in the supposedly secure enclave of Northeastern State, was an open secret, yet often considered a dwarf concern compared to the formidable shadow of al-Shabaab. The shockwaves from ISIS's brazen strike on Northeastern State's military outposts still echo like a haunting chorus across…

Somalia, a nation brimming with untapped potential, often gets overshadowed by what's apparently missing rather than recognized for the resources it conceals. Beneath its surface, hidden treasures await discovery—treasures that could lay the groundwork for a prosperous economy. The pressing question is: Will Somalia seize the moment, or will it merely stand by as global markets evolve, leaving its wealth to waste away? The nation's promise revolves around four key areas: fossil fuels, abundant fisheries, rich livestock,…

Taxes, the lifeblood of nations, are the engines driving public services like healthcare, education, and roads, fostering economic growth everywhere. In the vibrant yet resource-strapped landscape of sub-Saharan Africa, adequate public services hinge on tax collection, but obstacles loom large. Kenya's recent tax uproar highlights the friction brewing as folks demand justice in tax policies that evenly spread the fiscal load. Tax collection is a bit of a pickle with small-time businesses and farming galore. Capturing this…