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Zelensky says Druzhba oil pipeline repairs cannot be rushed as Hungary escalates dispute Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said repairs to the Druzhba pipeline that carries Russian oil to Eastern Europe “are not that fast,” pushing back on European Union pressure and Hungarian protests as a supply outage to Hungary and Slovakia entered a fourth week. Shipments of Russian crude to both countries have been halted since Jan. 27, when Kyiv says a Russian strike hit pipeline equipment in western Ukraine. Slovakia and Hungary…

Somalia’s Political Crossroads: A Call for Electoral Unity MOGADISHU — As Somalia grapples with an ever-complex political landscape, former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has sounded a clarion call for urgency and unity in electoral matters. In his latest press conference held in Mogadishu, the leader of the opposition Salvation Forum vehemently opposed any attempts to extend the current government’s constitutional mandate, stating, “There is still ample time to conduct a credible and inclusive election before May 15,…

In a recent dialogue, Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty reiterated the nation’s unwavering dedication to facilitating an immediate ceasefire, political reconciliation, and enduring peace in Sudan, while also ensuring that humanitarian assistance is promptly and effectively provided. This dialogue occurred during Minister Abdelatty’s engagement with Annette Weber, the EU's Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, on the fringes of the Sir Bani Yas Forum held in the United Arab Emirates. The core…