Somalia
President Repeats Past Mistakes as Rift with Hiiraan Deepens
A fresh political standoff in Hiiraan is testing whether Somalia’s federal leadership has learned the lessons of earlier confrontations with local communities.…
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World
Former Kosovo President Thaci Jailed for 25 Years Over War Crimes
Kosovo’s former president Hashim Thaci has been handed a 25-year prison sentence by a tribunal in The Hague for war crimes, prompting…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Meets U.S. Lawmakers and Diplomats in Washington
Washington (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro held talks Tuesday in Washington, D.C., with members of…
Southern-Africa
South African President Vows Justice After More Women’s Bodies Are Found
The discovery of eight women’s bodies across Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, since July has triggered a major police investigation and growing fears…
World
Distilleries cautiously welcome President Trump’s announcement on tariffs
A Co Longford distillery has cautiously welcomed Donald Trump’s announcement that tariffs on Irish whiskey imports to the US will be removed,…
East-Africa
Somali Region President Criticizes Claims of Exclusive Ownership Over Past Struggles
Jigjiga (AX) — Somali Regional State President Mustafe Mohamud Omar says the sacrifices made during decades of conflict belonged to ordinary people,…
Somalia
Hirshabelle Election Dispute Deepens as Vice President Rejects Hiiraan Vote
Somalia: Hirshabelle Vote Dispute Escalates as Vice President Opposes Hiiraan Poll BELEDWEYNE, Somalia — Hirshabelle Vice President Yusuf Hagar Dabageed has rejected…
World
President Connolly Conveyed Irish People’s Strong Views on War and Genocide to Trump
President Catherine Connolly told US President Donald Trump that the Irish people firmly reject any acceptance of war and genocide as a…
World
Lebanon President Pledges Israeli Withdrawal During Visit to South
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made an unannounced visit to the country’s south, vowing to secure an Israeli withdrawal and lead reconstruction efforts…
West-Africa
Hirshabelle Vice President Warns Against Hiiraan Elections Without Political Agreement
Mogadishu (AX) — Hirshabelle Vice President Yusuf Hagar Dabageed has said elections in Hiiraan cannot proceed until political leaders and local stakeholders…
West-Africa
Hirshabelle Vice President Warns Against Elections in Hiiraan Without Agreement
Mogadishu (AX) — Hirshabelle Vice President Yusuf Hagar Dabageed says elections in Hiiraan cannot proceed until local stakeholders reach a political agreement…
