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Biden Extends Sanctions on Ethiopia Amid Ongoing Instability Mogadishu (AX) — U.S. President Joe Biden has chosen to prolong sanctions aimed at specific individuals and groups entangled in Ethiopia's persistent conflict. This decision sustains a national emergency declaration originally set to lapse on September 17, 2024. The sanctions, established under Executive Order 14046, will stay in place for an additional year, as Biden seeks to confront what he deems a sustained threat to American national security and…

Religious Leaders Urge Peace Amid Tensions Between Somalia and Ethiopia MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the wake of escalating tensions, religious figures convened in Mogadishu, calling for tranquility and denouncing the controversial pact forged between Ethiopia and Somaliland. They assert that this agreement threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity and violates international law. The scholars emphasized the necessity of safeguarding Somalia's sovereignty. They urged the populace to unite and remain calm, highlighting that…

Abiy Ahmed Issues Strong Warning on Ethiopia's Sovereignty Amid Escalating Regional Tensions In the midst of rising diplomatic chills, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has cautioned against any infringement on Ethiopia's territorial autonomy. This tension primarily springs from Ethiopia's recent pact with Somaliland, a self-proclaimed independent territory within Somalia. The Somali federal government, staunchly opposed to Somaliland's statehood, has threatened to evict Ethiopian forces unless this agreement is retracted. To…

In Sudan, the Council of Ministers "unanimously" gave the green light on Saturday for a future trial of the accused at the International Criminal Court, ICC. The announcement comes a few weeks after former prosecutor Fatou Bensouda's historic visit to Darfur. This is not yet an order for the transfer of suspects, including former President Omar al-Bashir, but a step towards their trial in The Hague.…

The Mauritanian authorities introduced on Monday night time that a primary case will seem within the nation of the British variant of Covid-19. The well being authorities instantly took preventive measures to stop the unfold of this variant of coronavirus. Amongst these measures is the systematic isolation at factors of entry into Mauritania for all individuals coming from the UK, South Africa and…

In Gabon, mosques will open their doors for the first time in seven months on October 30. as reported from Libreville, Yves-Laurent GomaIn March, the Gabonese government closed churches and mosques to slow the spread of Covid-19. On October 16, following strong pressure from the Catholic Church and the resurrection churches,…