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HELSINKI, Finland (AX) — In a recent move, Finland has decided to hit pause on its development cooperation with Somalia. The primary reason? A lack of progress in settling agreements about sending back Somali folks who don’t have legal residency in Finland. Minister Ville Tavio, who handles Foreign Trade and Development, made the announcement on a Wednesday. “The suspension means no fresh funds will be approved,” Tavio stated plainly during a media briefing. He emphasized that this hold will last until Somalia makes…

The Central Bank of Libya has officially declared a halt to its operations following the alarming kidnapping of its IT chief by unidentified armed assailants. This disturbing event unfolds amid escalating tensions among various armed factions throughout the nation. Prior to this incident, gunmen had surrounded the bank's headquarters located in Tripoli, demanding the resignation of Governor Seddik al-Kabir. This bold move has sparked international outrage, notably from Richard Norland, the U.S. Ambassador to Libya. He…

Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Eritrea ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Due to what it calls difficult "operating conditions," Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Eritrea effective Monday, in another major development in the Horn of Africa region, which has been gripped by instability. Ethiopia's national airline will stop flying to Eritrea, adding that the…

NAIROBI, Kenya - The conflict in Ethiopia could escalate in the coming weeks following strong statements from Amhara regional forces and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who blamed the Tigray Defense Force of "challenge" throughout the unilateral ceasefire declared a few weeks ago. On Tuesday, the Tigray Defense Forces, also known as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Tigray captured the southern city of Alamata, dislodging regional Amhara forces that had been in control for several months. The Tigray Defense Forces…

Madagascar's Interior Ministry interrupted an LGBT party in a bar in the capital to "undermine good morals" and "stimulate outbreaks", according to the protocol. A severe blow to society in a country that is hostile to sexual minorities. as reported from Antananarivo, Laure VerneauThis is the first time that an LGBT party has…

France has temporarily suspended joint military operations with the Malian forces, we were told on Thursday 3 June by the French Ministry of Defense and specified that this decision was linked to the political transition taking place in Mali and that it will be reconsidered in the coming days. "Requirements and red lines have…

Gathered in Accra on Sunday following a new coup by the Malian military, ECOWAS member states have decided to suspend Mali, said one of the heads of state present at RFI's special envoy. But there will be no financial sanctions. as reported from Bamako, Serge Daniel, and our special correspondent in Accra,Peter Sassou…

Kenya suspends all flights to and from Somalia NAIROBI, Kenya - Authorities in Kenya have suspended flights to Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, in a transfer that may increase questions on the sincerity of the current restoration of diplomatic ties between the 2 neighboring nations. In a NOTAM issued by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority , Nairobi now says that solely UN or medivac…

Driving license inspectors are all suspended from Monday 26 April. The decision comes from the Ministry of Transport, which wants to improve the process for obtaining the permit. Meanwhile, it is the gendarmes who send the exams to the candidates. The sector is experiencing many dysfunctions linked to fraud and corruption, while the country is facing a worrying number of victims of traffic accidents.…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Mohamed Mursal, speaking for the lower house, on Saturday suspended 15 MPs who were mainly allied with the opposition for five sessions, something that has activated a political storm in the country, which is also trying to resolve a crisis before the election. Mursal said MPs were behind riots in the assembly during the stormy session on Saturday, triggered by suspicions that lawmakers allied with outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo were eager to illegally extend the government's term.…