Revival

In a move brimming with historical and sentimental significance, Italy handed over a treasure trove of Somali laws and official documents from 1950 through 1989, meant to invigorate Somalia's legal structure and cultural rejuvenation. Italian Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi presented this digital archive to Somali Minister of Justice Hassan Moalim Mohamud at a poignant ceremony in Mogadishu. The event also poignantly marked the anniversary of the massacre of Italians in the city in 1948. These documents, gifted by Italy's…

In a rather astonishing twist, Donald Trump has reclaimed the title of the 47th President of the United States as of Wednesday. This marks a significant return for the former president, who famously resisted accepting his election loss four years prior. During those years, he faced several controversial challenges, from a violent uprising at the Capitol to surviving two attempts on his life and being convicted of felony offenses.The decisive win came with a victory in Wisconsin, pushing Trump past the critical 270 electoral…

In the bustling city of Mogadishu, there's a breath of fresh air as the U.S. has lifted a heavy burden off Somalia's shoulders. A staggering $1.14 billion in debt has been forgiven, setting the stage for the nation to rebuild its economy and strengthen vital public services. During a spirited announcement, U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Richard Riley, highlighted this decision as a testament to America’s solid dedication to Somalia's promising future. "With this debt forgiveness, we're showing our steadfast support for the…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia has pointed fingers at Ethiopia, holding it accountable for the revival of Al-Shabaab militants wreaking chaos and claiming countless lives nationwide. Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has declared its intention to oversee the selection of troop contributions, blocking Ethiopian forces from participating in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), 'We aim to steer our mission, prioritizing sovereignty,' a spokesperson noted. The Ministry accused Ethiopia of…

Following the National Bishops' Conference (Cenco) for Catholics and the Protestant Church of Christ in the Congo (ECC), the awakening churches, once silent on socio-political issues and considered close to those in power, are breaking their silence. The three main religious denominations of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), divided on dogmatic issues, are merging for the first time to demand that credible elections be held within the 2023 constitutional deadline. The evangelical churches are therefore…