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Is Somalia Prepared for Extradition Deal with Turkey? Worries Mount as Agreement Looms

London (AX) — Somalia and Turkey have finalized a legal cooperation pact that will streamline the transfer of criminals, convicts, and suspects. The approved agreement, outlined by Somalia's Minister of Justice and Constitution, Hassan Mo'allin Mohamoud, sought to alleviate concerns about potential misuse of the pact for political gain. He committed to robust legal processes and judicial scrutiny in both nations, ensuring a thorough examination of evidence against the accused. "We pledge that political motives will not…

Turkey Ceases Trade Relations with Israel in Response to Gaza Aid Blockade

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has announced a suspension of exports and imports with Israel due to the worsening situation in Gaza, halting all trade transactions immediately. This decision will be strictly enforced until Israel guarantees an uninterrupted supply of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Israel's foreign minister criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his actions, accusing him of behaving like a dictator and neglecting the interests of Turkish businesses and citizens. In response, Israel is exploring…

Imprisoned for Compassionate Act: Man Sentenced for Helping Persecuted Somali Journalist Enter Ireland

The court revealed that Omar Adbuqadir (31) did not gain financially when he handed a woman his wife's Swedish ID to assist her in entering the country. The journalist's ID did not pass the facial recognition scan, raising suspicions with an immigration officer at Dublin Airport. Described as "altruistic," Adbuqadir was sentenced to 18 months for trying to help a journalist escape persecution by using the ID for her to enter Ireland from Madrid. Although she successfully sought asylum in Ireland, the woman's true identity…

Israel’s Authorities Vigilant Against Potential ICC Arrest Warrants for Gaza Conflict

The ICC has not hinted at imminent arrest warrants or commented on the recent claims. Israeli officials have mentioned an ICC inquiry initiated three years ago into possible war crimes committed by Israel and Palestinian fighters since the 2014 Israel-Hamas conflict. The probe also focuses on Israel's establishment of settlements in occupied areas like the West Bank. 'Senior Israeli officials have asked for guarantees from the ICC that Israel will not be singled out, suggesting any action might be construed as…

Kenya Bolsters Crisis readiness Amid Devastating Floods Claiming 50 Lives

In the slums of Nairobi, Kenya, locals aid a woman through floodwaters post-heavy rains on April 24, 2024, captured by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua photo. Addressing the flood crisis, Kenya has amped up its emergency response to tackle the aftermath of torrential downpours causing havoc across the nation. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua disclosed the establishment of a national multi-agency flood emergency squad and response hub to curb the casualties of the deluge, claiming more than 50 lives. Following a summit chaired by…

Enhanced Visa Restrictions for Ethiopians By EU Due to Government Deportation Impasse

The European Union headquarters announced an extension in visa processing time for Ethiopian citizens, increasing from 15 to 45 days. EU member states are now prohibited from exempting specific paperwork requirements or granting multiple-entry visas. Ethiopian diplomats and officials are now obligated to pay for travel visas.The European Commission, the EU's executive branch, has pledged to leverage visa regulations to pressure countries into cooperating with deportation procedures. Merely one-third of individuals instructed…

Kenya Boosts Disaster Readiness Amid Fatal Floods Claiming 50 Lives

Helping a woman navigate floodwater post heavy rains in Mathare slums, Nairobi, residents show solidarity. Kenya ramps up emergency response to floods from heavy rains, setting up a national flood emergency team coordinated by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The government's proactive stance aims to handle the crisis effectively as the country faces unprecedented rainfall leading to 160,000 displaced individuals and extensive damage. In response to the ongoing disaster, urgent actions are being taken to ensure the…

More than 500 killed in al-Shabaab attacks during period of constitutional changes

As Somalia deals with security issues, political turmoil has arisen from attempts to amend the provisional constitution put in place in 2012. The recent amendments, approved by Parliament on March 30, aim to increase presidential authority, eliminate the prime minister role in favor of a vice president, and switch from a clan-based voting system to universal suffrage. These changes also suggest extending the terms of the president and Parliament, transferring some legislative powers to the presidency. The proposed…

Greater than 1 million teenagers in southern Sudan are vulnerable to demise from serious acute malnutrition

Chronic struggle, floods and displacement have pushed no less than 1,000,000 teenagers on the earth's youngest country in South Sudan to the verge of collapse of hunger. Nation. "New knowledge presentations a dramatic enlarge in meals lack of confidence that has pushed 1,000,000 teenagers to the verge of collapse of hunger - to boot as forecasts that this determine will enlarge via 13% in the primary half of of subsequent 12 months," Save the Adolescents stated Wednesday with the group's appearing…

Greater than 100 other people have been killed within the most up-to-date bloodbath alongside ethnic strains in western Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Human Rights Fee says greater than 100 other people were killed within the most up-to-date bloodbath alongside ethnic strains within the western element of the rustic. Amhara Mass Media Company, affiliated with the rustic's Amhara area, quoted witnesses in a separate record as pronouncing that the assault came about early on Wednesday within the Metekel zone of the Benishangul-Gumuz area. The assault got here an afternoon after Top Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the area and spoke concerning…

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