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Mogadishu (AX) — On Monday, Galmudug's leader, Ahmed Abdi Kariye, fondly known as 'Qoor Qoor,' inked a monumental 80-year pact with Turkish industrial giant Metag Holding to build the Hobyo Port. He remarked that this project could morph Somalia's central coastline into a bustling trade corridor. It was a well-attended shindig in Mogadishu, drawing in federal bigwigs, lawmakers, and the who's who of the business world. Qoor Qoor underscored Hobyo Port's game-changing potential, especially for landlocked Ethiopia, which…

Kenya's telecom titan, Safaricom (SCOM.NR), shared on Tuesday that it secured 15 billion shillings (around $116.73 million) from the second round of a sustainability-oriented loan procured from a coalition of local banks. This telecom heavyweight, partially owned by South Africa's Vodacom (VODJ.J) and Britain's Vodafone (VOD.L), initiated this green loan project last year, netting a comparable sum in its initial phase. The fresh funding will be funneled into various eco-friendly initiatives, notably transforming its…

Manchester City maintain their lead in the Premier League following a thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal, credit goes to a last-minute equalizer from John Stones, preserving their unbeaten status on Sunday. Amidst a chaotic 98th-minute scramble, Stones managed to find the back of the net just when it seemed Arsenal, down to 10 players after Leandro Trossard's red card in first-half stoppage time, would hold on for a victory. Erling Haaland perpetuated his remarkable scoring streak, converting off a Savinho assist. However,…

In a stunning play, Al-Nassr triumphed 3-0 over Al-Ettifaq, showcasing a star-studded performance from Cristiano Ronaldo. “Ronaldo’s impact was the game-changer,” remarked a fan, encapsulating the electric atmosphere. After a series of challenging matches, Al-Nassr desperately needed a win to boost team morale, and Ronaldo delivered. “Finally, we’re seeing the results we’ve been waiting for,” exclaimed Coach Pioli with a hint of relief. The match began with high energy, Al-Nassr pressing hard from the whistle. Ronaldo,…

Nana Akufo-Addo has won her second four-year term as president of Ghana with 51.59% of the vote, the election commission announced on Wednesday. His longtime rival, former President John Mahama, 62, came in second with 47.36% of the vote, according to the Ghana Election Commission. Akufo-Addo, 76, became the 8th president of Ghana's fourth republic. This is the third time the two men collided in a presidential election in the West African country after the 2012 and 2016 elections. Akufo-Addo has been…

In Mali, the 3,000 inhabitants of Farabougou are no longer alone in their village, cut off from the world. Soldiers from the Malian army were able to set foot on Thursday at this locality in the center of the country, while jihadist fighters had banned entry for 17 days. This Friday morning, the Malian army gave some details about its intervention.…