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Comoros President Azali Assoumani Survives Assassination Attempt by Knife

Comoros President Azali Assoumani Escapes Blade Assault President Azali Assoumani of Comoros narrowly escaped a dramatic knife attack, with his administration confirming the assailant is now in custody after the shocking event. Around 2 p.m. local time on Friday, in Salimani Itsandara, a town nestled in the northern regions of the capital, Moroni, the incident unfolded, according to the presidential spokesperson. Authorities are still piecing together the motive behind this attack in Comoros, a nation noted for its calm…

Somali Minister Cautions Regional President Over Support for Ethiopian Troops

Somali Minister Warns Regional President Over Support for Ethiopian Forces In a recent address, Laftagareen drew a poignant comparison between 25 MPs who side with the South West State populace and the iconic Somali Youth League (SYL) heroes. "Those MPs standing with their people's will are reminiscent of the 13 SYL members," he noted. As a foundational political entity in Somalia, the SYL spearheaded the independence movement during the mid-20th century, laying down a legacy from 1940s through the 1960s. Emphasizing the…

Ruto Meets with the President of Somalia Amid Rising Terrorism Threat from Al Shabaab Militants

Ruto Engages with Somalia's President Amid Rising Terrorism by al Shabaab On Thursday, September 5, President William Ruto convened with Somalia's leader, Hassan Mohamud, during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing, China. Their dialogue covered pivotal matters concerning regional security, especially the escalating threats posed by extremist factions like Al-Shabab. Both heads of state reflected on the achievements of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), with Kenya actively…

Somali President turns down meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister in Beijing, China.

Somali President Shuns Ethiopian Prime Minister at Beijing Summit Beijing (AX) — In a notable diplomatic snub, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has rebuffed an invitation to rendezvous with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit taking place in Beijing. Sources privy to the situation reveal that efforts by African leaders, including those from Djibouti and Mauritania, alongside former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, the special envoy of the African Union,…

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