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Ivory Coast and Cocoa Prices Amidst U.S. Tariff Proposals Imagine walking through the bustling streets of Abidjan, where the air is rich with the earthy aroma of cocoa—a scent that hints at its significance to the nation. Ivory Coast, often acclaimed as the world's largest cocoa producer, stands at a crossroads. Recent geopolitical developments have added layers of complexity to an already intricate web of international trade. The present situation stirs up a notable question: What…

Somalia's Rising Tensions Near Kenya KISMAYO, Somalia - In the hustle and bustle of Somali politics, things aren't all sunshine and rainbows, as federal lawmakers from the Jubaland state are ringing alarm bells. They claim that the federal government of Somalia is building up troops along the Kenyan frontier. This, dear reader, could be like lighting a powder keg, all happening a few months after the Somali National Army got a bit of a drubbing in Raskamboni. So, what's cooking? According to these intrepid legislators, the…

Conflicting decisions between, on the one hand, the National Assembly authorizing national deputies to be heard by the courts and, on the other hand, the Senate rejecting the waiver of the immunity of certain members of this House. Voices have been raised to mourn the scandal over senators' attitudes that, according to some structures, have hampered justice.…

BAIDOA, Somalia - Ethiopia's National Defense Forces gathered in several parts of the southwest and raised flags before the planned battle with Al-Shabaab militants, who still control large parts of the countryside in central and southern Somalia, as the military works hard to liberate many cities. ENDF troops are key security stakeholders in the Horn of Africa and have been associated with the liberation of key areas, which were once under the linked al-Qaeda group that controls internal parts of the country. The…

Somalia's partners raise concerns over Mogadishu violence MOGADISHU, Somalia - A number of Somalia's international partners have expressed concern over escalating violence in the capital Mogadishu, which escalated on Sunday after heavy fighting that created troops loyal to outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and opposition leaders. For most of Sunday, troops exchanged fire…

After criticism, Biden says he wants to raise the U.S. ceiling on footage of refugees U.S. President Joe Biden said Saturday he will raise the ceiling for the number of refugees admitted to the United States this year, a day after he criticized Democratic lawmakers for agreeing to keep the historically low figure in place. Biden signed an order on Friday to extend a ceiling of 15,000…

Twenty-eight councils of lawyers will be sent out from Monday, December 14, throughout the Kayes region to raise awareness and inform the population about slavery by descent. An initiative from the Emifo project, a comprehensive action program against slavery and forced migration in Kayes that organized the training. Fofana…