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Starlink: A Complex Interplay of Progress, Policy, and History Elon Musk is once again making waves, though this time it's not exclusively in the tech world. The billionaire's recent assertion that Starlink—the satellite internet enterprise of his company SpaceX—is being thwarted by South African law because he is "not Black," has stirred a hornet's nest. This provocative statement, delivered on Musk's social media platform X, has reignited debates about South Africa's intricate tapestry of business…

There's an understandable intrigue surrounding the recent changes to Nigeria's visa-on-arrival (VoA) policy. A meeting of paramount importance between Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, the Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), and Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Honourable Minister of Interior, provided much-needed clarity. A pressing question arises from this scenario: How does a nation balance security with openness? The dialogue between these key…

In an ambitious stride toward bolstering online safety, TikTok has taken significant action by eradicating nearly 11.9 million videos across nine African nations. This impressive effort touches Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, Somalia, Libya, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Morocco, with the goal of upholding integrity, advertising, privacy, and safety standards on its platform. Egypt emerges as the country with the most removals, tallying an astonishing 2.75 million videos. This figure underscores the challenges platforms like…

Dear Esteemed Senators and Honorable Members of the House, Here’s the scoop: America's sway in Africa is on a slippery slope. Years of policy hiccups from the United States have whittled away its influence, leaving a wide-open avenue for China to stroll through with its infamous Belt and Road Initiative. While Uncle Sam focused largely on social changes and security blues, Beijing busied itself ringing Africa with shiny new infrastructure—roads, railways, and ports galore. It's like lending a fancy toolkit but with the…

Mogadishu (AX) — In the heart of Somalia's dynamic political sphere, the Himilo Qaran political party, helmed by former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has shown its support for Jubbaland State’s recent electoral committee establishment, a decision met with a mix of applause and controversy. Despite the federal government's disapproval, this bold move symbolizes a significant shift in regional governance. On Sunday, Himilo Qaran rolled out a statement that gave a thumbs up to Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe, the…

Somalia: Dahabshiil's Walk Back on 'North Western State of Somalia' Spurs Outrage — Dahabshiil, a major player in Somali money transfers, has acquiesced to a directive from Somalia's Federal Government, removing any mention of "North Western State of Somalia" from its platforms. This decision has sparked considerable backlash in the self-declared independent region of North Western State of Somalia. To many in North Western State of Somalia, this decision feels like a deep betrayal. It follows the path taken by…

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani had a rendezvous with Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, on a Tuesday. Their tête-à-tête took place during the 79th United Nations General Assembly.

Mogadishu (AX) – At a bustling Thursday gathering in Mogadishu, Somalia's Council of Ministers, led by Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre, gave the nod to two fresh ambassadorial appointments and endorsed a National Procedure Policy dedicated to human rights oversight.

WASHINGTON- The United States will proceed to interact North Western of Somalia as a part of its distinctive coverage on Somalia, Assistant Secretary of State Molly Phee stated moments after assembly with North Western of Somalia President Muse Bihi Abdi. Abdi is main a delegation of ministers to the United States the place he's to satisfy different senior officers. Bihi would goal the United States for the popularity of Somaliland. But in a press release, Molly Phee was fast to make clear that the United States will…

EDITORIAL One of the hottest stories in Somalia this week is the state of relations between Somalia and Turkey. Ankara has scored many points from politicians and government officials by helping to alleviate Somalia's day-to-day problems. From humanitarian aid to grants to security support, little has been found in Turkey in Somalia that did not go as planned. The story began in August 2011. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, then Prime Minister of Turkey, arrived in Mogadishu as Somalia was battling one of the worst droughts in…