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In a move that speaks volumes about evolving diplomatic ties, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev touched down in the heart of Somalia—Mogadishu. This official visit, shrouded in anticipation, marks a significant chapter in Azerbaijan-Somalia relations. The moment Rafiyev stepped off the plane at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport, he was warmly welcomed by Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Omar, alongside Fathudin Ali Mohamed, Somalia's non-resident…

In a significant assembly on Thursday, Egypt's Minister of Defense and Military Production Abdel Mageed Saqr met with Somalia's Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur and his entourage during their expedition to Egypt. This encounter was captured by the Egyptian Armed Forces' press team. Saqr took the stage to deliberate on the regional and global dynamics that impact security within Africa. These weighty discussions with his Somali counterpart highlighted the intertwined destinies of both nations' defense strategies. The…

Mogadishu (AX) - In a surprising political twist, Sadam Mohamud Abdi, the Deputy Minister of Ports and Marine Transport in Somalia, decided to part ways with his post on a Tuesday night, marking him as the third minister to have done so in a matter of days. What’s cooking behind these ministerial resignations?Abdi, who finds dual roles as a federal parliament member from Northeastern State, now stands with Abdirashid Jire Qalinle and Ahmed Isman Ibrahim Daqare of Jubbaland fame. Both had already thrown in their resignation…

Back in 2020, Joe Biden clinched victory in Wisconsin by a slender margin of just 22,000 votes. This razor-thin margin is precisely why the Republican Party chose this battleground for its convention in July, aiming to leverage the limelight that such a large-scale national event brings to a city that’s about the size of Dublin. Interestingly, the Fiserv Centre, where the RNC was held, has a capacity roughly identical to the tight vote margin in that pivotal election—22,000—in a state where an impressive 3.2 million people…

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…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a bid to bolster governance, democracy, and federal affairs, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has appointed two senior advisors. The official announcement came on Thursday. Former Northeastern State security minister Abdisamad Mohamed Gallan has been named Senior Adviser on Federal Affairs. His new role will involve strengthening Somalia's federal system and fostering collaboration among its regional administrations. Ahmed Jama Mohamed Cillal has been designated Senior Adviser on Democracy and…

On a sunny Sunday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly of Egypt touched down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for an official visit. Tagging along with him were Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk and Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Hassan El-Khatib. Mohamed El-Homsani, the spokesperson for the Cabinet, remarked that the visit exemplifies the strong bond and mutual interests between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. As both nations navigate a time of heightened collaboration, they look to bolster their strategic alliance and tackle regional…