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Ethiopian Airlines Seeks Clarity on Eritrea Ban ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Airlines is urgently seeking an explanation from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority regarding their recent prohibition. The airline emphasizes its commitment to resolving these issues "amicably and promptly," despite contradictory reports about its actions. The national carrier acknowledged receiving a directive from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority, which stated that all Ethiopian Airlines flights would be halted starting September 30th, 2024.…

Senegal Faces Soaring Rental Prices: President Faye Calls for Action In Senegal's capital, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has urged the government to tackle the issue of skyrocketing rent and push for the development of social housing. Over the last two decades, rents have risen dramatically, making it increasingly difficult for residents to afford housing. Between 1994 and 2014, government figures show a staggering 256% increase in rental costs. This steep rise has turned affordable housing into a rare commodity,…

In Rwanda, incumbent President Paul Kagame, in power for 24 years, is seeking a fourth term in the July 15 presidential election. After launching a major national tour three weeks ago, visiting more than 30 cities and villages, he gathered tens of thousands of supporters on Friday in the hills of Kigali, the capital. Re-elected with 99% of the vote in 2017, Kagame faces only two other candidates and only one is considered a real opponent, having won 1% of the vote in the last election.

China seeks to strengthen cooperation with Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - China has stepped up campaigns to strengthen ties with Somalia because it seeks to broaden ties with Africa, a continent believed to be brimming with sources and potential to compete with the financial bigwigs. Over the previous decade, China has invested closely in Africa and even tried to determine navy bases that…

Somalia: Farmajo interferes in Gedo election as Roble seeks solution MOGADISHU, Somalia - Although he has given Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble full responsibility for coordinating the country's elections, outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo appears interested in monitoring elections in Gedo, a region of Jubaland where he wants full control. . Jubaland has traditionally opposed…

Turkey seeks to develop spaceport in Somalia ANKARA, Turkey - The Republic of Turkey is in talks with three countries to develop a spaceport in Somalia and a rocket to perform moon landings, the space agency chief said, as Ankara continues to explore opportunities in the country of the Horn of Africa. For nearly a decade Turkey has proven to be a reliable development friend of Somalia, but its…

Qatar seeks to convey Somalia's worst political disaster MOGADISHU, Somalia - In an uncommon transfer, Qatar sends a prime official to Somalia, initiating a mediation course of in Mogadishu amid a deepening electoral facilitation that places the nation on the brink. In response to the sources, Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani, the International Ministry's particular envoy to fight…

In Djugu territory, Ituri province, the situation is still tense. In December, the number of attacks attributed to Codeco militia increases and the population demands a strengthening of the security system. In some areas it leaves the villages and approaches the Monusco bases. As in Roe, about 70 km from Bunia, where almost 30,000 displaced people gathered near a peacekeeping position. Charlotte is 42 years old. Since June, she has joined the makeshift camp for displaced people around the temporary base for the UN mission…