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Recent Developments in the Gaza Ceasefire In a significant turn of events, Israel has decided to align with the proposal presented by U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, advocating for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza that coincides with the holy periods of Ramadan and Passover. This announcement was made by the Prime Minister's office and marks a crucial juncture in the ongoing conflict. The timing of this memo is particularly noteworthy, issued mere hours before the initial phase of an earlier ceasefire…

In a significant move, President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. military to lift a hold that was placed on the shipment of munitions to Israel by former President Joe Biden. This revelation came from a source within the White House, sparking discussions across political forums. This decision, while not entirely unexpected, signals a shift in the approach toward military support for Israel. Biden had put the brakes on these deliveries, primarily motivated by apprehensions regarding the ongoing humanitarian plight in…

Mogadishu (AX) — In the bustling city of Mogadishu, the interim committee established by the Somali parliament to formulate electoral laws and draft the framework for upcoming elections has taken a significant step. The committee has chosen Mahdi Guled, a former Deputy Prime Minister and seasoned MP, to be its chairman. Senator Iftin Hassan Iman Baasto stands by his side as the newly elected deputy chairman. On a bustling Saturday, this selection process unfolded within the walls of Villa Hargeisa. The meeting had the…

Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali government has warmly greeted the United Nations Security Council's collective choice to morph the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) into a provisional mission over the coming two years, stepping up on November 1, 2024.

United States Announces Extension and New Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalis living in the United States of America have received a reprieve from the Home Office, following the announcement of an extension and a new designation for temporary protected status. . Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Somalis residing in the United…

The IMF provides Somalia with $ 970,000 in temporary assistance under the HIPC initiative MOGADISHU, Somalia - At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has provided additional temporary assistance to the country under the improved heavily indebted poor countries Initiative. According to the statement from the global…

The IMF provides additional temporary assistance to Somalia The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it had provided additional temporary assistance to Somalia under the intensified heavily indebted poor country (HIPC) initiative of $ 0.97 million over a period of time. The IMF said in a statement issued Thursday night that the interim assistance will cover Somalia's debt…

It is only temporary, but can bring a breath of fresh air to the inhabitants of this circle in central Mali in the region of Ségou, who have lived under the yoke of jihadist warriors for almost six months. -Qaïda in the Islamic Maghreb, has entered into a ceasefire agreement with the traditional dozo hunters who try to secure the populations but are also accused of abusing the Fulani community.…

Ghislain Kikangala, coordinator of the Office of Prevention and Fighting Corruption (APLC), was placed under a preliminary arrest warrant on Friday, December 18, after several hours of questioning by the Public Prosecutor's Office at the Kinshasa Court of Appeal. Gombe.