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About 13,000 Ethiopian and allied troops will exit Somalia by year's end, making way for a revamped mission anticipated to commence the following year. “Ethiopia’s recent solo actions, like signing an illegitimate pact with Somalia's northern area, breach our sovereign rights and damage the trust needed for peacekeeping,” declared Somalia’s Foreign Ministry in a Wednesday pronouncement. Regional diplomats fret over escalating tensions related to troop involvement in the upcoming peacekeeping force, fearing it might…

President Bola Tinubu has joyfully received the national soccer team's, the Super Eagles, safe return to Nigeria after they endured a distressing situation at a Libyan airport. The team was poised to compete in another qualifying match against Libya, vying for a spot in the upcoming African Cup of Nations. Upon arrival, the Super Eagles found themselves allegedly "abandoned" at the airport. They faced a dire situation lacking basic necessities such as food, water, and even phone service following an unexpected diversion of…

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for the decision made by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration, which she sees as a step towards ending "outdated practices."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…

Abiy believes gifting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea would be the crowning jewel of his legacy. In Mogadishu, Somali military officers stepped in sync during a splendid parade. Feisal Omar/Reuters ADDIS ABABA – There's a tense atmosphere brewing in the Horn of Africa. Somalia is insisting that Ethiopia should pull the plug on its contentious port agreement with North Western State of Somalia, the self-declared independent region, or yank its forces out of Somalia. Somalia's displeasure with the Ethiopian pact was loud and…

As Joe Biden waves goodbye to world leaders at this week’s United Nations General Assembly, beneath those cordial smiles lies a singular intention—strengthening his legacy in the shadow of a potential return to power by Donald Trump. Eyes worldwide anxiously lock onto the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November, where a Trump victory over Kamala Harris might resurrect his staunchly isolationist foreign policy. This possibility has countries on edge, prickling with concerns over what that would mean for international…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - After weeks of gridlock between Somalia's federal government and the Southwest regional authority, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called upon Turkey to step in as a mediator. This gesture underscores the strong rapport between Mogadishu and Ankara, particularly their collaborations on security and development fronts. According to multiple insiders speaking to news Outlet, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has specifically asked Turkey's ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktas, to mediate. The…

For years, Turkey has harbored dreams of joining the elite group of nations in the space game. Ambitious plans to launch their rockets are in the works and could take off from Somalia. Insiders suggest that Turkish officials are optimistic about Somalia's approval for such a venture. However, Turkey’s defense ministry refused to offer any comments on the matter. A phone call to Hussein Sheikh-Ali, the national security adviser to Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, yielded no comments either. Meanwhile, Abdi Ahmed…

Kenya Seeks Public Input for Economic Reform Legislation Post-Protests A sweeping view captures Nairobi's bustling central business district on February 18, 2022. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya Purchase Licensing Rights In a bid to rejuvenate its economy, Kenya's finance ministry is calling upon the citizens for their insights on new laws aimed at increasing revenue and addressing various challenges. Finance Minister John Mbadi made this announcement on Monday, following a wave of protests that compelled the government to retract…

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…