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Hamas has put forth its response to a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. However, the lead negotiator for the US has rendered the response "totally unacceptable." The militant group described its reaction as positive but underscored the necessity for a permanent ceasefire—a long-standing contention for Israel. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "Hamas continues to cling to its rejectionism," reiterating the US envoy Steve Witkoff's stance on the response being inadequate. Israel previously issued a…

Berbera: A Tale of Geopolitics and Sovereignty The city of Berbera sits at a vantage point on the Gulf of Aden. This strategic location has long made it a focal point of geopolitical interest. Here, history and modern politics entwine, painting a vivid landscape of opportunity and conflict. North Western State of Somalia, a self-declared independent region of Somalia, recently found itself at the heart of a geopolitical storm. As Somalia's central government attempted to grant the United States exclusive…

The Complex Web of US-South Africa Relations: A Global Perspective It's intriguing how international relationships weave tales of intense scrutiny, debate, and emotions, isn't it? These complexities are vividly illustrated in the current dynamics between the United States and South Africa—a narrative that's as tangled as it is consequential. At the heart of this is the contentious issue of land reform policies in South Africa, which have stirred the waters of diplomacy and drawn a torrent of responses. The land reform in…

Somalia: Hassan Sheikh Turns Down PM Barre's Resignation Amid Electoral Disputes MOGADISHU, Somalia - Ambling through a political maze, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia has declined Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre’s offer to resign, according to insiders conversing with Axadle. The two political bigwigs are experiencing difficulties syncing efforts with regional states, especially those severing ties with the central government in Mogadishu. Jubaland, the latest state to distance itself from the federal…

In tonight's show, Kenya's court of appeals rejects contested offer to amend the country's constitution, after multiple deadly attacks in recent weeks, we discuss the security situation in the Sahel region, and we meet the disabled musicians of DR Congo who are planning a return and trial.…

NAIROBI - Kenya has offered free COVID-19 vaccines to all diplomats residing there, including thousands of UN staff, although it has not completed the inoculation of its own health workers, other front-line staff or seniors who draw criticism from local doctors. The offer was made in a March 18 letter sent by the State Department to diplomatic missions and seen by Reuters. Macharia Kamau, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said the shots offered were delivered through the World Health Organization (WHO) co-led COVAX…