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In Nairobi, the ex-Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Isse Awad, slammed the Somali government for snubbing talks with Ethiopia over the disputed Memorandum of Understanding with North Western of Somalia. Awad criticized the government for rejecting proposed meetings with Kenya, Djibouti, and other nations to address the Ethiopia-North Western of Somalia deal. He urged Somalia to engage diplomatically with Ethiopia to nullify the agreement and restore good relations between the two countries. Awad accused Ethiopia…

President Deni of Northeastern State strongly criticized the extension of term limits for leaders in Federal Member States. He emphasized how this practice undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust in the political process, neglecting the importance of conducting timely elections. In contrast, Deni praised the people of Northeastern State for their commitment to holding presidential elections every five years as scheduled. He highlighted the recent successful election on January 8, 2024, as a testament to the…

In a recent development, former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has expressed his disagreement with the outcomes of the National Consultative Council meeting in Mogadishu, claiming that they are worsening political tensions in the country. Farmaajo criticized the decisions made at the meeting, stating that the absence of the Northeastern State leader hints at a lack of trust in the Council. He accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of going against federalization and the democratization of Somalia. "It's…

Chelsea faces potential changes in management under Todd Boehly, leaving Mauricio Pochettino uncertain about the future. Pochettino dismisses rumors and expresses frustration, focusing on Chelsea's performance against West Ham. The media speculates on possible successors if Chelsea decides to part ways with Pochettino after a season of heavy spending and various player acquisitions. Chelsea's performance in Europe could influence the decision, but Pochettino remains focused on leading the team regardless of speculations.

In a meeting held in Doha, the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum with Central Asian Countries and the Republic of Azerbaijan expressed strong support for Somalia's efforts to maintain its sovereignty on land, sea, and air. The countries' ministers reiterated Somalia's right to defend its territory as outlined in the UN Charter and the Arab League Charter. They stood in solidarity with the Somali government in rejecting the "Memorandum of Understanding" signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland on January 1, 2024. The…