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According to a fresh analysis unveiled during the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, the international standing of Ireland in terms of climate performance has seen a marked improvement over the last year. This comprehensive study evaluated 63 nations, representing a staggering 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions. With a hefty leap of 14 spots, Ireland now sits in 29th place, marking its highest ranking to date. This achievement indicates that, for the first time, the Republic has now reached the status of a…

PORTLAND, Oregon (AX) — In a historic turn of events, Senator Kayse Jama has ascended to the role of Majority Leader in the Oregon State Senate. This remarkable achievement marks the first time a Somali-American and Black Muslim has held such a position in the state. Representing the 24th District and chosen by fellow Democrats who dominate the legislative body, Jama’s appointment is a landmark in the ongoing push for inclusive representation for both immigrant communities and communities of color.Jama secured this…

In a striking move, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental advocate known for spreading dubious claims about vaccines, to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the preeminent health agency in the United States. Kennedy, who once pursued the presidency as an independent candidate earlier this year, withdrew from the race in August. He subsequently threw his support behind Trump, looking to secure a position within the Republican administration as part of the…

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has revealed that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the Kennedy family and a prominent skeptic of vaccines, would assume a "significant position" in his administration should he emerge victorious in the upcoming election. During a media scrum outside a trendy halal cuisine spot in Dearborn, Michigan, Trump radiated assurance regarding Kennedy's potential contributions, labeling him as having the ideal qualifications for a critical governmental role. After two decades dedicated to…

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…

This past week, Israeli military operations targeted United Nations peacekeeping installations in southern Lebanon, igniting significant worries about the safety of international personnel in the region. According to the UN, while their troops would scale back operations, they weren’t intending to withdraw entirely. The decision of Irish soldiers to stay put at UN post 6-52, even as nearby Israeli forces established a firing position, has been characterized by many Lebanese as a display of “grit and resolve,” as noted by…

• The President of Somalia has already contacted several international organizations, such as the European Union, African Union, the U.S., China, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). • He has also reached out to regional bodies like the East African Community, which includes Somalia and Ethiopia, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). In this snapshot, you see Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed shaking hands with Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Image: HANDOUT Somalia’s…

According to a report, IS-Somalia manages to fund terrorist activities in multiple African nations. Omar Mahmood, a senior researcher with the International Crisis Group (ICG), remarked that IS-Somalia's influence extends beyond Somalia's borders to a greater extent than that of al-Shabab. "Al-Shabab is undeniably a larger menace," conveyed Mahmood. "However, IS-Somalia has endured significant challenges and established itself within the broader Islamic State network, particularly as a crucial financial hub among its…

Ethiopia Calls on Egypt to Reconsider Stance on Nile Dam Amid Growing Tensions ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia is pressing Egypt to rethink its "hostile tactics" concerning the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), as tensions escalate over the Nile River's water management. This plea arises from Egypt's recent correspondence with the UN Security Council. In that letter, Egypt accused Ethiopia of violating international norms by filling the dam without a tripartite agreement. The GERD, perched on the Blue Nile in…

In the Central African Republic, following the announcement by France of the suspension of its budget support, the question of the location of the other partners in Bangui arises. More than half of the Central African Republic's budget comes from external resources, either budget support or project support. What do we know about the donors' intentions for the Central African Republic?…