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In a shocking turn of events, President John Mahama has launched a thorough investigation following a deadly clash between illegal miners and Ghanaian soldiers that tragically resulted in nine fatalities. According to an army spokesperson, the chaos erupted when miners, armed to the teeth with locally crafted rifles, pump-action shotguns, knives, and even axes, opened fire on military personnel who were simply doing their job. The soldiers, acting in self-defense, returned fire, and the consequences were catastrophic. This…

Hargeisa (AX) – Fresh into his presidency, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro flew the coop from Hargeisa to the glittering sands of the United Arab Emirates early Sunday morning, marking his inaugural venture abroad since he was handed the presidential baton back in the chilly month of November 2024. A special aircraft courtesy of the Emiratis themselves was the chariot for President Irro and his entourage, a lavish gesture that speaks volumes about the heartening rapport between North Western State of Somalia and the…

President Donald Trump, along with First Lady Melania Trump, stood under a crisp January sky in Swannanoa, North Carolina, and addressed an eager audience on January 24. In a headline-grabbing move that left many eyebrows perched high, President Donald Trump unleashed a verbal broadside against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, more commonly known simply as FEMA. He went as far as to entertain the notion of disbanding the long-standing federal agency in its entirety. Cue gasps of disbelief. While visiting a state…

Mogadishu (AX) - Against the backdrop of fluttering flags and the hum of bustling streets, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud touched down in the enchanting, ever-bustling city of Cairo. It was Wednesday, and the president, accompanied by an entourage of dignitaries, heeded the call to visit Egypt—a gesture of friendship extended by none other than Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Talk about rolling out the red carpet! Amid the aroma of Egyptian spices swirling through the air, the agenda of…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is gearing up to travel to the land of the Pharaohs, Egypt. This isn't just a casual sightseeing tour but a diplomatic mission designed to mend fences and forge pathways for collaboration, particularly following a groundbreaking pact with Ethiopia. According to whispers traveling through the diplomatic grapevine, as reported by Axadle, Mohamud's Egyptian sojourn comes hot on the heels of a diplomatic entente with Ethiopia. It seems Cairo wasn't all smiles…

In a historic moment that echoes throughout the annals of American democracy, Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. The grand ceremony unfolded this afternoon within the iconic confines of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. It’s a scene steeped in irony, given that just four short years ago, a mob of Trump's ardent supporters stormed the very halls of this sanctuary of democracy in a desperate bid to overturn his defeat to Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. Today, with a flourish, President…

In a kaleidoscope of global diplomacy, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty navigated the corridors of power as he conferred with European Council President Antonio Costa in the cosmopolitan heart of Europe, Brussels. They engaged in a tête-à-tête underscoring the instrumental role President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi has played in sculpting the Gaza ceasefire while orchestrating the symphony of peace and stability across the Middle East. Adams' son was quick to recognize Egypt as an indispensable confidant in…

Mogadishu (AX) – With a keen eye on bolstering national security, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took a leisurely yet crucial walk through the corridors of the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Mogadishu on a mellow Sunday afternoon. He was on a mission – not just any mission, mind you – but a mission to strategize the subtle art of defense enhancement. Here, it seems, every day is a day to imbibe the spirit of national defense. During his tour, President Hassan Sheikh wore his hat of diplomacy, engaging in…

In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea's disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol found himself in a courtroom, fighting for his freedom as investigators seek to prolong his detention over serious charges of insurrection. This marks a remarkable milestone, as Yoon has become the first serving president in the nation’s history to face arrest. On a chilly Wednesday morning, Yoon's world shifted irreparably. All eyes were on him as he prepared to defend his controversial declaration of martial law, a decision made in haste…