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Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland and the head of the Alba Party, has sadly passed away at the age of 69. His death occurred earlier today at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy Forum, nestled in the picturesque lakeside town of Ohrid, North Macedonia. This information was confirmed by Chris McEleny, the party's general secretary. Having just delivered a speech at the forum, Mr. Salmond reportedly suffered a heart attack, although an autopsy will take place to verify the actual cause of his passing. Mr.…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Defense Minister, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, is resolute in standing tall against Ethiopia’s recent saber-rattling, stating unequivocally that Somalia is primed to counter any belligerence directed toward its defense forces or citizens. During a speech in the heart of Mogadishu, Nur declared, "Somalia and Ethiopia should coexist in harmony and good neighborly spirit, yet if the fragile leadership of Abiy and Jula stumbles in upholding peace, then those stoking discord shall soon realize the gravity…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama slammed an attempt to kick him out of his Senate spot, tagging it as uncalled-for, upholding that it breaks all sorts of constitutional rules. Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdillahi held the view that Jama had essentially abandoned his role after he was missing from four back-to-back sittings. On October 13, Jama voiced his concerns, pointing a finger at the Speaker for overstepping his bounds. "It's unsettling," Jama voiced, "that the Speaker is going down a…

In Mogadishu, Saturday saw a noteworthy tête-à-tête at Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi welcomed Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu. They focused on nurturing the diplomatic bonds between their two nations. Ambassador Wang Yu launched into a round of applause for Minister Fiqi's stalwart defense of Somali sovereignty. He pledged China's unwavering backing for Somalia's independence and unity. The ambassador also spotlighted the decade-long presence of China's embassy in Somalia,…

Kenya has committed to dispatching an additional 600 police officers to Haiti, aiming to curb the influence of gangs gripping Port-au-Prince and its surroundings. Talks will center on hastening this deployment, crucial for reinstating peace in the embattled areas. Haiti's Prime Minister, Garry Conille, is presently in Kenya for an official four-day stint,set to engage with President William Ruto and high-ranking officials. Their dialogues will emphasize quickly sending the extra 600 officers to Haiti, refocusing efforts to…

Mogadishu (AX) - On Friday, Somali PM Hamsa Abdi Barre unveiled a freshly asphalted road in Garasbaaley, a district within Banadir. This new road aims to ease congestion and boost movement around Mogadishu.The event saw Mogadishu's Mayor, Yusuf Hussein Jimale, often called "Madaale," along with cabinet members, officials from Banadir’s regional administration, and locals gracing the inauguration. Prime Minister Barre acknowledged that the road arose from the "Build your country with one dollar" drive, funded by taxes from…

Mogadishu (AX) - In a recent development, the Deputy Minister of Information of Somalia, Abdirahman Yusuf Adala, has thrown shade at Northeastern State, alleging that the region is playing hardball against forming a cohesive national army to work throughout Somalia. Adala highlighted that Northeastern State has stonewalled attempts to recruit soldiers from its turf, turning a blind eye to federal initiatives aimed at stationing troops in its areas. "Northeastern State has given the cold shoulder to army brigades…

Garowe (AX) – On Tuesday, Northeastern State's Information Minister, Engineer Mohamud Aydid Dirir, leveled accusations against Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, claiming he has dropped the ball on prepping for Somalia's 2026 elections.From Garowe, Dirir took a swing at the National Consultative Council (NCC) gathering, suggesting it's all smoke and mirrors to let President Hassan Sheikh angle for a term extension. "Hassan's autocratic ways have met their match," Dirir declared. "He'll get the boot from Villa Somalia…

Taye Atske Selassie, elevated to the presidency, had been foreign minister since February. In a recent session, the Ethiopian parliament sanctioned a new leader to succeed Sahle-Work Zewde, the country’s pioneering female president. Since February, Taye Atske Selassie has held the position of foreign minister and is now stepping into the largely symbolic presidential role. True governing clout, however, resides with the prime minister, Abiy Ahmed. Rumors suggest discord between Sahle-Work and Abiy had been brewing over…

Mogadishu (AX) – Somali Premier Hamse Abdi Barre reinforced on Tuesday that the discussions by the National Consultative Council (NCC) in Mogadishu are progressing as planned. This is even after Jubbaland's leader, Ahmed Madobe, returned to Kismayo amidst tensions over the forthcoming elections. In the heart of Mogadishu, Prime Minister Barre gave his word that both federal and regional dignitaries are deep in dialogue over crucial matters. "Once all topics are hashed out, they’ll make their decisions public," he mentioned.…