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Monday marks a ritzy showdown in Dusseldorf with France squaring off against Belgium in the round of 16. Didier Deschamps has called on his squad to sharpen up their finishing, warning there's no room for error as Euro 2024 enters the knockout phase. Despite their status as tournament darlings, the French team barely made a splash, landing behind Austria in Group D as unexpected silver finishers. Their campaign kicked off with a win, courtesy of an own goal against Ralf Rangnick's team, but subsequent matches against the…

Hassan Sheikh: Ethiopia's True Agenda—Claiming Our Land ADDIS ABABA - Accusations have surfaced that Ethiopia is scheming to encroach on Somalia's land, a move likely to strain ties between the two nations. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud asserts that Ethiopia's goal isn't cooperation—it's territory acquisition. His claims have found support in Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. Somalis everywhere, Mohamud declared, must resist Ethiopia's encroachment. The President stressed the inviolability of Somalia's…

Brazil is set to kick off their conquest for another Copa America glory against Costa Rica under the new leadership of Dorival Junior, eyeing his first championship trophy. The squad, rejuvenated under Junior since January, remains unbeaten having clinched two wins and two draws. They are pinpointing enhancements to snag their 10th crown. "The squad was assembled just three months back, and after about three weeks of grind, they must gel anew," Junior remarked. "Skipping prep phases in training isn't an option, so we ramp…

Government officials didn't treat worries over the Port of Djibouti's ranking casually. Last week, ministers handling Economy, Finance and Industry, Infrastructure and Equipment, Trade and Tourism, and Budget gathered for a pivotal meeting. A World Bank team, spearheaded by Global Director of Transport Nicolas Peltier-Thiberge, joined them. The meeting agenda? Tackling the port ranking issue directly.The CPPI 2023 report, crafted by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, measures ports based on ship time…

Charlotte FC is keen to perpetuate their stellar performance as they play host to Orlando City, currently grappling with their position near the tail end of the Eastern Conference standings. Dean Smith is set to capitalize on the expertise of ex-Orlando City ace Junior Orso, now with Charlotte FC, in their upcoming MLS clash on Thursday. Encapsulated by the wisdom Orso brings, Charlotte's head coach Smith noted, “His deep-rooted understanding about Orlando's tactics can significantly sway the odds in our favor.” About his…

However, a recent document from US Africa Command (AFRICOM) revealed that their review found no civilian casualties from the airstrike carried out on February 15, 2024. The Cuban government's official newspaper, Granma, reported on Thursday that AFRICOM's statement failed to specifically mention the Cuban doctors. Furthermore, on Wednesday via X, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez remarked that the US report "brings nothing new to the table," and noted that since April, Havana has been awaiting an investigation they…

Using Opta's treasure trove of stats, we dive into Euro 2024's curtain-raiser where Germany squares off against Scotland at the Allianz Arena. In Munich this Friday, Germany's squad, under Julian Nagelsmann's direction, aims for a vibrant tournament kick-off. Scotland, marking their fourth European Championship showing, faces a daunting clash against the host nation right out of the gate. Steve Clarke's lads snagged their spot in this competition trailing Spain but leading Norway, spearheaded by striking sensation Erling…

The latest Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report, jointly prepared and unveiled today by the Government with support from the United Nations, World Bank, and the European Union, lays bare the staggering US$176 million in damage and loss inflicted by the 2023 Deyr floods across sixteen districts. The catastrophe claimed 188 lives and displaced over 2 million individuals. The report highlights that direct damages to critical sectors like agriculture, water and sanitation, and education topped US$126.6 million, with…

Housing the body at Garowe General Hospital was not an option, forcing the family to shell out around $200 per day for a private refrigerator.Northeastern State's security forces recently declared an operation against contraband weaponry and narcotics, which ended in casualties and injuries. They admitted accountability. Yet, the deceased's kin allege the security personnel stonewalled their appeals and brushed off discussing the incident.Hiiraan Online inquired, and Garowe General Hospital's management explained that the…

Ikran Tahlil, a National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) officer, vanished on June 26, 2021. Eyewitnesses saw her entering a vehicle registered to NISA near her residence in Mogadishu’s Abdulaziz district. According to her family, she had been summoned to NISA headquarters. Her disappearance has sparked a media firestorm and political turmoil. In September 2021, NISA stated Ikran had been turned over to the militant group Al-Shabaab, who purportedly killed her. Yet, Al-Shabaab denied it, deepening suspicions of…