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In an unforeseen divergence from typical diplomatic conduct, President Donald Trump proclaimed on Tuesday that the United States might assert control over the Gaza Strip, potentially deploying American troops. Such a pronouncement stands as a bold pivot in Middle Eastern geopolitics, and it introduces a myriad of questions about the displaced populations and the broader geopolitical landscape. One must wonder, could this plan truly be feasible or equitable? In a joint press session with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Mogadishu (AX) – With a voice as commanding as a ship's captain braving a storm, former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed issued a stern warning to the federal government this past Friday. At the heart of his concern? A looming political quagmire: unilateral elections. Picture this: a nation split at the seams, fraying edges evident unless sanity prevails through dialogue, something sorely lacking in today's discourse. Once upon a headline, Sheikh Sharif, now helming the Himilo Qaran Party, stepped into the fray…

Donald Trump, soon to take on the role of President of the United States, is keeping his options wide open about possibly employing military or economic measures to gain control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. This ambition fits into a larger vision of U.S. expansionism that he has championed since his electoral victory. As Trump gears up for his inauguration on January 20, he’s hinted at some rather bold foreign policy moves. Among those ideas is the transformation of Canada into an additional state for the U.S.,…

In a gesture of goodwill, Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry gave North Western State of Somalia a pat on the back for pulling off a “free and fair election.”The straightforward announcement declared:“Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry extends heartfelt congratulations to the people of North Western State of Somalia for their calm and democratic elections. Commending the National Electoral Commission, the Ministry acknowledges the free and fair election as a testament to the maturity of North Western State of Somalia’s…

Polling places in North Western State of Somalia, a self-declared republic, swung open wide for a crucial presidential election. This slice of the Horn of Africa is making headlines as residents cast their votes to decide who will steer the ship for the next half-decade. The incumbent boss, President Muse Bihi Abdi from the Kulmiye party, hopes to stick around. However, he's got some serious competition breathing down his neck. There's Abdirahman Irro, frontman for the main opposition crew, Waddani, and not to be outdone,…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reiterated his administration's dedication to engaging in dialogue with the leaders of Northeastern State and Jubbaland to mend ongoing political rifts.In a 25-minute discourse on Tuesday evening to lawmakers and regional heads, President Mohamud underscored the significance of harmony and collaboration as the National Consultative Council (NCC) meetings press on in Mogadishu."We intend to converse with our brethren holding dissenting views. Should they extend an…

The 30th African Men's Basketball Championship, Afrobasket, kicks off this Tuesday, August 24 in Rwanda. Sixteen teams compete. Four years ago, during the latest edition, the Tunisians won. They are again challengers for the title but they are not the only ones. The tournament seems more open than ever. Sixteen teams from…

South Africa opened vaccination this weekend for all adults. The country continues to register almost 13,000 new cases of coronavirus per day and only 8% of the population has so far been fully vaccinated. as reported from Johannesburg, Claire BargelèsAlthough 72% of South Africans surveyed in a study at the University of…

A major coalition of NGOs signs a joint letter to the UN Human Rights Council requesting that the mandate of the Burundi Commission of Inquiry set up in 2017 be continued. Next September, the Human Rights Council will meet in Geneva to decide on the future of this Commission, "The only independent mechanism documenting human…

French judges have begun investigating allegations that four major fashion groups have benefited from forced labor in their supply chains. The multinational companies are accused of using cotton from China's Xinjiang region, where it is believed that at least one million Uighur Muslims are detained and subjected to forced labor. The case is based on allegations by a number of parties, including human…