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Mogadishu (AX) – The vibrant heart of commerce in Somalia, Bakara Market, flung open its doors again on a sunny Tuesday morning, following its temporary closure for four exhausting days. This decision emerged from critical negotiations between the nation's federal officials and the indomitable spirits of the business community. A glimmer of hope appeared as a precursor to the bustling days ahead. Productive dialogues between the esteemed Banadir Regional Business Council and the voice of the people, Speaker of the House…

The British Museum, a beacon of history and culture in the heart of London, has found itself navigating through stormy waters after a recent incident involving an ex-IT contractor. The individual, ironically, wasn't just a former employee but a firebrand of chaos who took it upon himself to waltz back into the museum and sabotage crucial systems. An action that can only be described as boldly reckless. This beloved institution, which attracts hordes of tourists eager to gaze upon treasures like the Rosetta Stone and the…

TikTok, the app that's got everyone from teenagers living for viral dance trends to grandparents trying out the latest viral challenges, may soon vanish from the screens of over 170 million Americans. Come Sunday, it faces the tech world's equivalent of being sent to the guillotine, all due to the ongoing legal kerfuffling with Uncle Sam. Apparently, unless the Biden administration can whip up a last-minute assurance that they won’t be cracking the app with penalties for violating its looming ban, TikTok might just zip…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a fresh turn of events, Abudwak Airport, nestled in Somalia's Galgaduud region, has reopened its doors to domestic flights. This comes after a two-week hiatus spurred by militia threats and rumours of behind-the-scenes political meddling. A turbulent clan dispute had stirred security fears, leading to the temporary shutdown of the airport. The skies are now clear for aviation, deemed secure by local officials. One rebel faction’s vows to strike incoming flights led airlines to halt their routes…

There’s growing chatter around Mandera’s prolonged border closure, with local leaders pushing to lift this directive. They believe reopening the border could spark business opportunities and bolster revenue collection. The border, shut down over a decade ago, hasn't entirely halted illegal trade, claim both leaders and residents. This persistent underground activity continues to impact lawful businesses and has wider economic consequences. The government initially sealed the border to throttle Al Shabaab terror threats and…

Kenya opens airspace for planes to Somalia weeks after shutdown NAIROBI, Kenya - After several weeks of closure, Kenya has finally opened up airspace for planes bound for Somalia, which could help cut expenses for many passengers who use the often busy route most of the time. For weeks, passengers flying from Nairobi to Mogadishu and back, used Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as a connecting route,…

That is the biggest inflow of migrants Ceuta has ever recognized, a Spanish enclave inherited from colonization, in northern Morocco. Earlier this week, 8,000 individuals, largely Moroccans, secretly crossed the border into this small European territory on African soil. This migration disaster stems from a diplomatic quarrel…

After a day of closure, the independent national election commission decided to resume the publication of the results jointly by the municipality. A decision was made in the absence of the five opposition commissioners who suspended their participation in the work. In question: how the compilation takes place at the municipal centers.…