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In a world where political landscapes frequently shift, expressions of solidarity can serve as beacons of hope. Amidst the unfolding political drama in South Sudan, Somalia has chosen to take a stand. On a somber Sunday, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia reached out, extending a hand of support to the people of South Sudan, grappling with political unrest following the detention of opposition leaders. “Somalia stands in full solidarity with the people of South Sudan,” Mohamud declared, underscoring a kinship born…

Fifth Quadrennial Congress of FESTU Concludes with Resolve to Defend Workers' Rights How does one begin to measure the pulse of a movement? The air was thick with determination as the Fifth Quadrennial Congress of the Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) reached its conclusion in Mogadishu on February 12, 2025. It was more than just a gathering; it was a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of the Somali labour movement. With 328 delegates—53% men and 47% women—hailing from both the bustling regions of the five…

Mogadishu (AX) – Within the escalating tides of conflict, the Somali government has embarked on a formidable campaign to dismantle the financial underpinnings that sustain terrorist organizations like al-Shabaab and ISIS. This strategic move aims to erode their entrenched influence in the region, a task riddled with complexity and fraught with peril. On a typically bustling Saturday in Mogadishu, an animated press conference unfolded. Among its distinguished speakers were Deputy Minister of Information Abdirahman Adala,…

In the wake of a series of seismic jolts that have shaken the renowned tourist destination of Santorini, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged both residents and visitors to maintain a sense of calm. Speaking from Brussels, where the air was unusually tense due to pressing political matters, Mitsotakis expressed his concerns about the escalating geological activity. "I want to ask our islanders above all to remain calm," he stated, recognizing the anxiety that such events can evoke. Santorini, celebrated for…

In a recent whirlwind of diplomatic discussions, the UN Secretary General has thrown a bouquet of praise at former US President Donald Trump, crediting him with a pivotal role in orchestrating the recent ceasefire in Gaza. Speaking at the illustrious World Economic Forum in Davos, António Guterres reflected on the somewhat sluggish negotiations that seemed to have hit a brick wall. Then, out of the blue, progress materialized. With a hint of admiration, he remarked, “The negotiations were dragging on interminably. Then all…

The Islamic State group claims in a press release the attack that targeted the night of June 11 to the President of the National Assembly. A small-scale attack: two men on motorcycles had shot at the guards in front of the building before unsuccessfully trying to steal a vehicle by fleeing. But a deadly attack - one of the guards had been killed - the first for the Islamic State group in the Nigerian…

On Friday, Addis Ababa accused the EU's special envoy of making false statements with colonialist overtones. as reported from Nairobi, Sebastien nemethEthiopians refer to a meeting on Tuesday between Finnish Pekka Haavisto and a committee of the European Parliament during which the special envoy accused the Ethiopian authorities…

The National Independent Electoral Authority (ANIE) announced on Tuesday the National Liberation Front (FLN) victory in the legislative elections held on Saturday, in a context of very strong closure and political crisis. With 105 seats, the FLN is still the leading party in the Algerian parliament. According to the results -…

One week ago, Burkina Faso woke up to the news of a horrific massacre in the northern village of Solhan. You wrote a comment "warm»On social networks the day after this tragedy.Yes, there was a small personal dimension to this reaction. I learned the news of Solhan's tragedy when I landed in Dakar, after a week in Ouagadougou, as part of WATHI's advocating efforts for health system reforms in the region. So far from…

The eruption of Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo has several economic consequences, particularly in the coffee sector. The harvest that is currently taking place in the region is still being done, but the processing of the coffee beans and their transport is on schedule. As a result, planters run the risk of losing money.…