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The Nation Remembers: Mozambique Declares Mourning for Pope Francis The heart of Mozambique mourns a profound loss following the passing of Pope Francis this past Monday. In recognition of his impactful life and service, the Mozambican government has officially declared a three-day national mourning period. This solemn occasion serves not only as a tribute to the late Pontiff but also as a moment of reflection for a nation that he touched deeply. On Tuesday evening, Planning Minister Salimo Valá addressed journalists in…

In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump declared a 90-day hiatus on trade tariffs for a multitude of countries, with one notable exception: China. This announcement, made through the ubiquitous channel of social media, has stirred quite a debate. In fact, President Trump stated that over 75 nations reached out to the U.S. administration, eager to "negotiate a solution." Isn't it intriguing how swiftly the global economy can find itself engulfed in complex negotiations, driven by the urgency to preserve…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Following a whirlwind of tension, Somalia's Upper Chamber has welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama back into the fold. This turn of events comes after a weekend that saw his position in limbo due to alleged breaches of several Standing Orders and legislative norms, which led to his position being declared vacant by the assembly's leadership. The decision to remove Jama stemmed from Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdullahi's use of Standing Orders. These rules stipulate replacing any member who…

DJIBOUTI - The African Union Peace and Safety Council, a high physique of the AU, has unanimously rejected Somalia's decrease home determination to prolong Farmajo's time period by two years, arguing that the motion was "unprecedented". About three weeks in the past, the decrease home defended the determination, arguing that the motion would assist the nation maintain common suffrage opposite to the settlement on September 17 earlier than the election, wherein each events agreed to conduct clan-based elections. In what…

Somalia: Farmajo faces growing pressure following illegal extension MOGADISHU, Somalia - Under pressure, Somalia's outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo on Saturday met with members of the international community on Saturday amid calls to stop and resume dialogue following escalating political tensions in the country. Farmajo is urged to resume dialogue in the country…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The federal government of Somalia announced that it is deeply discouraged to see statements from some of its international partners that paint Farmajo's term extension illegal. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry called "Inflammatory" partners' statements full of threats, which weakens the political independence and sovereign rights of national institutions. The statement further said that the response of the international community will serve to encourage terrorist groups and encourage foreign…

Mursal is blamed for pushing for an extension of time in the midst of the voting crisis in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - Lower House President Mohamed Mursal is reportedly pushing for the extension of outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, in yet another move that has sparked division in the country, in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. The period of the current…

Nigeria is named to the election in ten days on December 27 to elect its subsequent president, in addition to for the legislative election. On the finish of his two phrases, the present head of state, Mahamadou Issoufou, is not going to seem. 30 candidates are taking part. Amongst them, Seini Oumarou. The candidate of the…

In Burkina Faso, the number of active cases is 399 in eleven regions of the country. A number rising given the numbers for the past two weeks, according to the coordinator of the Operations Center for Response to Health Situations. Burkinabè will have to learn to live with Covid-19, but above all pay extra attention to respect for barrier movements. And the Harmattan period with its dry wind is not meant to improve the situation. Last week, the country registered 93 cases. This week there are 46 new positive cases.…