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Mogadishu (AX) — The Ethiopian Dialogue Commission is urging the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) to reevaluate its choice to withdraw from Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Conference. This decision, according to the Commission, could potentially destabilize the delicate peace deal between the two parties, established back in 2018.ONLF, which champions the cause for self-determination in Ethiopia’s Somali region, blames the government for reneging on crucial commitments, prompting them to abandon the conference mere days…

Mogadishu (AX) — Picture this: A nightmare that hundreds of Somali migrants face while stranded in Libya. Dreaming of thriving in Europe, they flee home to escape conflict and poverty, yet find themselves ensnared in a grim landscape coated with violence and scarcity instead.Entrapped in Tripoli, these wayfarers have fallen into the hands of infamous human traffickers known as the "Magafe." These unscrupulous smugglers make life surreal with daily nightmares—extortion, torture, and the gnawing presence of starvation. As…

In Kismayo, United Nations envoy James Swan and Jubbaland's head honcho, Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe), shook hands and dove into Somalia's political big picture. They chewed over state-building, the quagmire with Al-Shabaab, and the prep work for the upcoming National Consultative Council (NCC) hoo-ha.Mogadishu (AX) — On a Sunday powwow, James Swan, the UN's point person, nudged Jubbaland's President Ahmed Madobe back into Somalia's National Consultative Council. They focused their chat on building an effective state and…

During his closing remarks at this week's Conservative Party conference, leadership aspirant James Cleverly MP encouraged the audience to embrace a spirit that was more "enthusiastic, relatable, positive, and optimistic—let's just be a bit more normal!" In a performance that resonated deeply, he earned the longest standing ovation of the day, distinguishing himself from three other leadership contenders on the same stage. Many attendees drew parallels between Cleverly’s address and one delivered by former UK Prime Minister…

Argentina has enthusiastically declared its intent to reclaim "full sovereignty" over the Falkland Islands, especially after the UK relinquished control of a distant archipelago in exchange for securing a vital military base. This move has stirred the pot in international relations. Diana Mondino, the nation’s foreign minister, expressed her support for the decision made by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration, which she sees as a step towards ending "outdated practices." This follows the UK restoring the…

DJIBOUTI - President Ismail Omar Guelleh touched down in Djibouti on Sunday, quelling rumors and murmurings about his health. His reappearance soothed a nation where citizens had been nervously chattering about his unexplained disappearance. The presidential office shared that Guelleh had embarked on a private journey to France, offering scant details on the nature of his trip. Historically, France, the erstwhile colonizer of Djibouti, exerts significant sway over the region bordering the Red Sea. Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh,…

Federal Government Halts Battalion Leader's Return As Tension Soars Mogadishu, Somalia — In recent revelations, the Federal Government has detained the commander of the 9th Battalion stationed in Xudur as he arrived at Aden Adde International Airport. The commander embarked from Baidoa following a security conclave targeting South West State’s stability, where he conferred with local chiefs and President Abdiaziz Laftagareen. Just as he was gearing up to head back to Xudur, plans went sideways. Sheikh Adan Madobe, Speaker…

The financial aid for returning refugees is now at 10,000 kronor per adult, 5,000 kronor per child, and 40,000 kronor per family. This increase hopes to jazz up an underutilized program, which saw just one taker last year, per the Swedish government.Ludvig Aspling from the Sweden Democrats mentioned that the assistance, around since 1984, hasn't hit the radar too much, owing to its low-key presence. "If more folks know about it, and with the extra dough, we expect more to go back," he noted. Aspling is optimistic this might…

Le Journal, Kinshasa's news daily, reports on the Republic's return to the capital on Thursday. According to this tabloid, Felix Tshisekedi walked a bit with the crowd that came…

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