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In a pivotal moment for Belgian politics, Bart De Wever, a stalwart of conservatism, has officially assumed the role of Prime Minister. This follows an arduous journey toward coalition formation, which has reshaped the political landscape of the nation, demonstrating a notable shift to the right. After seven months fraught with negotiation, the coalition agreement was finally sealed late Friday night. With this, De Wever becomes the first nationalist from the predominantly Dutch-speaking region of Flanders to lead Belgium.…

One must establish boundaries, and for me, that threshold falls within the first five days. Seriously, how on earth can anyone keep pace with the relentless deluge of news straight from the Trump White House? Taegan Goddard, a political commentator and blogger, aptly described this chaos as "drinking from a firehose." It's an uphill battle trying to navigate through a sea of updates while sorting the champagne-quality stories from the recycled sludge. All we can do is give it our best shot. “Flooding the zone,” a tactical…

How Digital Banking is Transforming Somalia's Economy MOGADISHU, Somalia - The digital tidal wave sweeping through banking is poised to reshape Somalia's economic landscape, which is currently on an upswing thanks to improved security in various locales. Somalia's National Digital ID initiative aims to revolutionize banking services, spurred on by a collaboration between the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and the Somali Bankers Association (SBA). Abdiwali Tima'adde, the top honcho at NIRA, believes…