Prolonged

Tragically, at least eight lives have been lost in Brazil as relentless rains swept through the nation, following an unprecedented drought that had sparked record-breaking wildfires. Authorities confirmed the disturbing toll, emphasizing the perilous conditions affecting numerous regions. Central and southeastern Brazil have been adversely impacted since Friday, with fierce winds clocking in at up to 100 km/h and staggering rainfall of up to 10 cm recorded daily. The National Institute of Meteorology bears witness to this…

FILE - Northeastern State’s President, Said Abdullahi Deni, addresses attendees at the annual Peace Conference in Garowe. The event, organized by the Northeastern State Development Research Center (PDRC), saw Deni underline his administration's preparedness for open dialogue with the Somali Federal Government. Mogadishu (AX) — President Said Abdullahi Deni of Northeastern State reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to initiating open conversations with the Somali Federal Government, stressing the need for a transparent…

There’s growing chatter around Mandera’s prolonged border closure, with local leaders pushing to lift this directive. They believe reopening the border could spark business opportunities and bolster revenue collection. The border, shut down over a decade ago, hasn't entirely halted illegal trade, claim both leaders and residents. This persistent underground activity continues to impact lawful businesses and has wider economic consequences. The government initially sealed the border to throttle Al Shabaab terror threats and…

Brigitte Kafui Adjamagbo-Johnson remains to be in custody on the Central Intelligence Company and the Legal Investigation Division, the place she continues to reply questions from the gendarmes. Greater than forty-eight hours after the arrest and after a number of hours of interrogation, he has solely simply been advised what he's accused of. However for Maitre Darius Atsoo, his lawyer, it's an…