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The Trump Tapestry: Unraveling Biden’s Threads with a Flourish Donald Trump, once again occupying the Oval Office as the 47th leader of the free world, began his latest tenure with a swift and assertive teardown of Joe Biden's presidential patchwork. On a crisp Monday, he flexed his executive muscles by pardoning the majority of his supporters embroiled in the infamous January 6th Capitol riot, leaving the rest of the nation astounded and wondering—what comes next? The day wasn’t just about brushing off the past…

Ethiopia Honors Late North Western State of Somalia Leader Siilaanyo, Celebrates His Impact on Cross-Nation Relations ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud, fondly known as Siilaanyo, the former leader of North Western State of Somalia. He left us at 86. In their heartfelt message, Ethiopian representatives commended Siilaanyo for nurturing a robust bond between Ethiopia and North Western State of Somalia. During his…

 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Roberto Natali, the Italian Ambassador to Kenya, graced a solemn event dedicated to the memory of fallen countrymen at the Italian shrine in Nyeri. This poignant ceremony saw the presence of Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga, along with a sizable gathering of compatriots, members of Comites, and representatives from Italian missionary groups active in the region. The event also featured Carabinieri clad in historic uniforms, in alignment with National Unity and Armed Forces Day. From 1941 to…

Tributes are flooding in for Tito Mboweni, the former Governor of the Reserve Bank and South Africa's Labour and Finance Minister, who sadly passed away following a brief illness. He was 65 years old. Mboweni's political journey began in South Africa’s first democratically elected Cabinet, where he held the position of Minister of Labour from 1994 to 1999. He later took the helm as the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, serving from 1999 until 2009. His tenure in government culminated in his role as Minister of…

As Joe Biden waves goodbye to world leaders at this week’s United Nations General Assembly, beneath those cordial smiles lies a singular intention—strengthening his legacy in the shadow of a potential return to power by Donald Trump. Eyes worldwide anxiously lock onto the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November, where a Trump victory over Kamala Harris might resurrect his staunchly isolationist foreign policy. This possibility has countries on edge, prickling with concerns over what that would mean for international…

The signing of the Évian Accords on March 18, 1962 paved the way for Algerian independence in July of the same year. But the agreements included a clause that allowed France to continue carrying out nuclear tests in the Algerian desert, causing widespread radioactive contamination of the soil and air. Sixty years later, the victims have not been properly compensated and the extent of the damage poorly assessed. Report by Karim Yahiaoui and Jennie Shin of FRANCE 24.

This Wednesday marks the 10th anniversary of the M23 or June 23 movement in Senegal. This coalition of political parties and civil society organizations created in 2011 was mobilized against President Abdoulaye Wade's candidacy for a third term in 2012. Ten years later, the movement's legacy is disputed. as reported from Dakar,…

Given that the state controls most of the country, and power is reserved for the dominant clan, Issas, and even more so the president's sub - clan, the Mamasans, it is unlikely that we will witness a political transition. It is not excluded that Omar Guelleh will change the constitution to remove the age limit just as he removed the limit on the number of seats in 2010. But if he respected the constitution, he would surely seek a trusted successor, hence someone from his inner circle. which shares its line:…

The former president of Burundi, evacuated from Mali, died of Covid-19 in Paris on December 17. Respected for knowing how to leave power, he leaves a political legacy that is criticized for ambiguity. Pierre Buyoya did not speak lightly, but as a statesman, weighed his words and spoke them with a serious and deep eye. It was…

After 70 years of political life, including 56 at the helm of the Umma party, former Prime Minister Sadeq al-Mahdi died on Thursday of Covid-19. According to several officials in his training, it will be difficult to find a replacement. His disappearance, Thursday in Sudanleave a large void. It has been several years since…