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Some say Ruben Amorim is stepping into the shoes of a legend, akin to the new Alex Ferguson. As he prepares to take the reins at Manchester United, he has already begun winning the hearts of fans by orchestrating a stunning 4-1 victory for Sporting Lisbon against Manchester City in the Champions League this past Tuesday. Just before coaching his last home game for Sporting after over four years, Amorim joked that if he managed to secure such a win over City—a team touted as a favored contender for the Champions League…

Ethiopian Embassy Shift from Presidential Palace in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Ethiopian embassy in Somalia is gearing up for a shift from the highly guarded confines of the presidential abode. This decision, according to Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, the Foreign Affairs minister, comes at a time when the ties between these neighboring nations hit a rough patch, following a contentious agreement between Addis Ababa and North Western State of Somalia. Presently, the embassy snugly sits within Mogadishu's presidential premises.…

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AX) — While many Premier League supporters might not yet be familiar with the name Taha Ali, that is poised to change rapidly. The 26-year-old winger, whose heritage is Somali-Swedish, has electrified the field, significantly contributing to Malmö FF's championship aspirations. His remarkable skills have attracted attention from numerous European clubs, with Brighton leading the pursuit. Observers liken his dazzling footwork and impactful play to that of Riyad Mahrez. Ali made a substantial impact in…

Mogadishu (AX) — In an intriguing twist of the political narrative, Somalia's top brass have inked a deal to undertake municipal elections by June 2025, to be trailed by parliamentary polls in the September of the same year. This was unveiled in a statement from the National Consultative Council (NCC) this past Wednesday.Underscoring the significance of transparent polls sprouting from a multi-party framework, the NCC rallied for empowering Somali folks to handpick their own delegates. Urgency clings to legislation related…

Madison Square Garden in New York City frequently earns the title of the "most iconic arena on the planet." For artists and performers, securing a spot at "the Garden," as it's affectionately called, signals that they've truly arrived. It’s worth noting that the venue's appeal stretches beyond the realm of music. Memorable sports milestones have unfolded within its walls, most notably the legendary boxing match known as the "Fight of the Century," featuring Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier back in 1971. Moreover, it was…

Türkiye is gearing up to kick off oil and natural gas exploration in Somali land areas, thanks to a brand-new agreement inked between Turkish Petroleum and the Somali Petroleum Authority, announced Türkiye's energy and natural resources minister on the delightful day of Friday.Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, speaking at the bustling Port of Mogadishu where the Oruc Reis ship triumphantly docked after a 20-day voyage from Istanbul, revealed that the Turkish Petroleum Corporation and the Somali Petroleum Authority have sealed a…

Gabon is gearing up for a significant referendum on November 16, where citizens will cast their votes concerning a newly proposed constitution. This impending decision has ignited a spectrum of reactions across the political landscape. One noteworthy aspect of the proposed constitution is that it would enable military leader General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to mount a campaign for the presidency. This particular element has raised eyebrows and prompted intense backlash from various opposition factions. The draft…

FILE - Kenyan bobbies are on the beat as part of a peace mission stroll in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 17, 2024. Nairobi, Kenya – Six hundred more Kenyan police officers hit the road for a UN-supported gig in Haiti, looking to chill the wild gang scene there by early November, Kenya's top cop stated on Saturday. Last Friday, President William Ruto laid down the law, saying more cops would join the cause after chewing the fat with Haiti’s interim Prime Minister, Garry Conille. They both nudged the global community to pitch…

Adolfo Urso, the Italian Minister responsible for Business and Made in Italy, observes attentively during a question-and-answer session in Rome’s lower house on September 11, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo - Grab your Licensing Rights. Italy has plans to revive a once-dormant space center in Kenya for launching Earth observation satellites in the next few years, shared the nation’s industry minister on Sunday. Urso stated, "We aim to breathe new life into this facility, launching low-orbit micro-satellites to…

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…