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Imagine a world where panic buttons for poll workers, tactical teams stationed on rooftops, and the National Guard on alert become the norm. Well, that’s the scene in the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Tensions are running high, prompting unprecedented security measures for Election Day. Fears of civil disturbances, potential election fraud, and violence aimed at election workers have sent the nation into a heightened state of alert. States like Oregon, Washington, and Nevada have officially called in the…

North Western State of Somalia Gears Up for Key Presidential Election After Delays HARGEISA, Somalia - With the paramount presidential election scheduled for November 13th, North Western State of Somalia's electoral commission is working tirelessly to ensure everything is in place. This pivotal event marks a crucial juncture for Muse Bihi Abdi of the Kulmiye party, who initially postponed this casting of votes a while back. Bihi, the region’s head honcho since 2017, finds himself in the ring with the formidable Abdirahman…

This Saturday, Georgians will participate in a pivotal election that pits a coalition of pro-Western opposition parties against the ruling party, which has been accused of eroding democratic principles and leaning towards Russia. Brussels has underscored the importance of the October 26th election, emphasizing it as a critical moment for Georgia's emerging democracy and its enduring ambition to join the European Union. Current opinion surveys suggest that opposition parties might secure sufficient votes to form a coalition…

In the city of Asmara, Eritrea, leaders converged for a pivotal meeting. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi joined Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki at a trilateral summit. Together, they vowed to fortify security alliances amidst growing regional unrest, with particular focus on Ethiopia's heightened presence in the Horn of Africa.Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia warmly welcomed Egypt’s offer to contribute peacekeeping forces as part of the forthcoming African Union Mission to Support…

Florida, already battered by recent storms, is preparing for a direct onslaught from Hurricane Milton as it escalates back to a formidable Category 5 hurricane. President Joe Biden implored residents to evacuate the area, cautioning that this event could become the most catastrophic natural disaster the state has faced in a century. As the colossal hurricane draws near Florida’s western shore, anxiety permeates the air. Families hurriedly boarded up their homes, while others frantically sought escape routes. “Make no…

In Mogadishu, work is bustling on the blueprint and bankroll strategies for the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, known as AUSSOM, set to replace ATMIS a mere three months down the line. The word on the street, according to an ATMIS announcement, is that talks sparked on September 24 when a combined crew from the AU/UN touched down in Mogadishu. With a hand from the Somali Federal Government, troop donors, and international pals, they're hustling to whip up a thorough report on the…

Langley spoke to reporters virtually on Thursday, discussing a mission greenlit by the U.N. Security Council over two years ago. The mission aims to stabilize Somalia after years of conflict with the militant group al-Shabab. He hinted that Somali military efforts are zeroing in on freeing and securing areas in the southern and central regions.

Ethiopia Signals Vigilance Amid Egyptian Military Moves in Somalia ADDIS ABABA - The head of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, has declared that Ethiopia stands ready to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity from any external threats. In a recent address, General Jula accused Somali leaders of conspiring with foreign elements that have historically opposed Ethiopia. While he refrained from naming specific entities, there’s a growing suspicion around Somalia’s budding…

Understanding the complex conflict in Ethiopia as the ENDF prepares the assault on TDF NAIROBI, Kenya - For decades Ethiopia has been under a dictatorial rule primarily as a reason why conflict was rare, and even in its presence it was generally small in scale compared to what the world is currently experiencing. Since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018, the country has first…

In Côte d'Ivoire, just over a month before the presidential election, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) announced on Tuesday 29 September that it had drawn up its final electoral roll on 24 September. The country now has 7.5 million voters. Aiming for group breaks from the opposition, the institution intends to continue its march towards the presidential election on 31 October despite criticism and ultimatums. The numbers on the final electoral roll confirm this: Ivorians have registered in numbers this year.…