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Each year, a spiritual journey beckons millions, calling on the faithful like a siren with promises of divine grace and fulfillment. The pilgrimage to Mecca, known as Hajj, isn’t merely a travel undertaking; for Muslims, it stands as a sacred duty among the five pillars of Islam. This year, the journey comes with an unexpected twist that’s left pockets lighter and hearts heavier in Somalia's Somali Regional State. "Having to foot the bill in foreign currency really doesn't help anyone sleep soundly," chuckled Mohamed…

In a bold move aimed at tackling Spain's escalating housing crisis, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has put forth a proposal to tighten the reins on who can buy property in the country. This initiative stems from pressing concerns about affordability, as countless individuals and families are increasingly being priced out of the housing market. Just a week earlier, Sanchez stirred the pot by suggesting a hefty tax—potentially reaching 100%—on property transactions. This recommendation comes amid a backdrop of rampant demand…

In an unsettling turn of events, countless residents of Los Angeles have been ordered to evacuate as relentless wildfires wreak havoc across the region. Authorities have now confirmed that these displaced individuals will not be able to return home for at least a week—if not longer—due to the looming threats of electrocution, landslides, and exposure to hazardous materials. Understandably, frustration is bubbling beneath the surface among evacuees. Many are incensed by these restrictions, particularly those who are eager to…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has extended its heartfelt condolences to the folks over in North Western State of Somalia following the demise of Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud, affectionately known as Siilaanyo, their former president. Siilaanyo was more than just a leader; he was a true ally to Ethiopia, having played an instrumental role in fortifying the deep ties shared by our nations. The Ministry remarked on his enduring friendship with Ethiopia and acknowledged his pivotal…

Residents and volunteers from the Valencia region have issued a heartfelt plea for greater assistance from the military, as well as regional and national governments, to address the extensive damage and devastation left in the wake of catastrophic floods that have inundated numerous towns. On the previous day, a wave of volunteers spontaneously converged upon the area, inadvertently hindering access for trained emergency responders striving to reach certain locations. This prompted local authorities to devise a strategy…

In Sudan, floods have already affected more than 50,000 people across the country. Floods in the Nile and heavy rain killed six people on Wednesday, August 18, in the state of the Nile north of the capital. More than 6,000 homes have already been destroyed, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Today, residents of el-Kalakla, a neighborhood south of…

Nigeria's Katsina state governor tells residents to arm themselves against potential attackers, we're looking at Mali a year after a coup toppled President Keita, and Tunisia is calling on heavy guns to put its COVID vaccination campaign on the right track. .

Two days before the Tabaski festival, Dakar begins to empty its population. Many Senegalese return to their families established in the regions to celebrate the festival. However, the President of the Republic has asked the Senegalese to stay at home to avoid the spread of Covid-19. Wearing a mask is now mandatory in public places and transport.…

We are voting this Sunday, July 18, in Sao Tome and Principe, a small African archipelago in the Gulf of Guinea, near the equator. Santoméer is called to the election to elect his new president. A first round without illusion against the background of a pandemic and marked by foreign debt. Nineteen candidates are on the starting line, but not the incumbent Evaristo Carvalho, who is not running again.…

Reactions in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, after the President of Rwanda recently visited this volcanic city in northern Kivu for a bilateral meeting with his Congolese counterpart Félix Tshisekedi. During a press conference on Saturday afternoon, Paul Kagame urged Congolese and Rwandans to flip through the past, look ahead and live together. The residents of Goma did not remain indifferent…