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Understanding DRC's Stance on M23 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) perceives the M23 group through a critical lens, branding it as a terrorist organization. This perspective does not emerge from a vacuum; it hinges on numerous factors. Paramount among them is the nation's sovereign integrity, a principle they've seen undermined in past agreements that dissolved amidst foreign meddling and a potentially futile expectation of compliance. Sometime back, I recall a conversation with an aid…

Tensions in Focus: The Complex Dance of Diplomacy Between Zelensky, Trump, and European Allies In a recent turn of events that many are describing as emblematic of the current geopolitical landscape, the Kremlin has directed sharp criticism at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, asserting he is reluctant to embrace peace talks. This comment arrives on the heels of a fraught public exchange between President Zelensky and former US President Donald Trump, an encounter that appeared to bring their underlying tensions…

In a multifaceted conflict characterized by deep-rooted tensions, Palestinian militant group Hamas has urged for heightened international pressure on Israel as both parties navigate the next stage of a fragile ceasefire. This distinct phase follows a complicated history marked by loss and sorrow. Negotiations commenced in Cairo, where mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States are engaged in what has been described as "intensive" discussions. These talks aim not only to extend the current truce but also to seek a…

MOGADISHU, Somalia— Somalia, a country that has endured a tempestuous past fraught with instability, now finds itself at a crossroads. Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi recently revealed that Somalia is being squeezed like an overripe fruit, compelled to consider halting the arrival of Egyptian forces meant to aid in the relentless battle against the elusive Al-Shabaab militants. The narrative unfolds with Egypt, ever eager to lend a helping hand to its 'brotherly nation,’ ready to send troops to Somalia's aid.…

Iran has recently hinted at a willingness to engage in dialogue with Donald Trump, urging the president-elect to reconsider his administration's policies toward the nation following accusations from the US that Iran had plotted to assassinate him. Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Vice President for Strategic Affairs, encouraged Mr. Trump to rethink the "maximum pressure" strategy he pursued during his initial term, which many believe exacerbated tensions between the two nations. "Trump needs to demonstrate that he won’t be…

In a move egged on by Western allies, Kenya's leadership has nudged the International Monetary Fund to dive deep into examining its murky corridors of power riddled with graft, as revealed by a couple of folks in the know to Reuters. This kind of probe, tagged officially as a "governance diagnostic," can only kick off with the asking of the respective country. It's the IMF's way of sniffing out how corruption and shaky governance might be sapping a nation’s coffers dry or wreaking havoc on the financial commonwealth. "In…

The "We Supported Too Much" movement (OTS), which launched the "dead chalk" operation on February 21, has still not lifted its strike slogan. Other teachers, especially those in primary school who had been relatively behind until then, have also joined the…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble is again under pressure to issue a statement on the disappearance of young soldiers who are said to be training in Eritrea, but whose parents have questioned their parents. Over the past four months, hundreds of parents have demonstrated in Somalia, demanding to know the whereabouts of the young soldiers, who were reportedly airlifted to Eritrea in 2019-2020 for training. The government has remained silent although it admits that indeed soldiers are training…

In a letter dated Monday, President Mohamad al-Mnaffi called on Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeibah to quickly appoint a defense minister. The post has been vacant since the government's announcement in March last year due to its sensitive nature, and both sides want to take up the post. Abdel Hamid Dbeibah is invited to a…

In Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari visited the large city of Maiduguri on Thursday, June 17, in northeastern Nigeria, one and a half years after his last visit, in February 2020. An expressive but very symbolic excursion, as the security situation is deteriorating day by day across Nigeria. as reported from Lagos, Liza…