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Iran downplayed the recent air assault by Israel on its military assets, asserting that the damage inflicted was minimal. This comes as U.S. President Joe Biden urged for a cessation of hostilities that have escalated tensions in the Middle East into potentially dangerous territory. In the early hours of yesterday, a multitude of Israeli fighter jets executed three separate waves of strikes targeting missile production facilities and other significant sites in the vicinity of Tehran and throughout western Iran, according to…

Somalia at a Crossroads: Choosing Its Own Path Amidst Global Power Plays EDITORIAL | As Somalia makes strides towards emerging from the dark days of state failure, we are reminded of an age-old wisdom—not to get entangled in alliances that could bind us to the ambitions of others. The Horn of Africa, with its deep historical roots and strategic value, has become a playing field for both regional and global powers each eager to further their interests through a complex dance of diplomacy. At the center of this storm is…

Somalia's Political Juncture: Which Road Will President Hassan Sheikh Tread? FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK | Political rumblings intensify amidst Mogadishu’s vibrant chaos as Somalia's capital becomes the stage for a critical pow-wow involving the nation's federal government and regional chieftains. Though the quartet of state presidents attending the gathering signifies a step forward, the glaring absence of Northeastern State underscores a widening schism. This meeting is not just a banal political dance. It’s loaded with…

In Senegal, the people of Ngadiaga in the Thiès region are still worried after the fire that broke out against a natural gas well last weekend. A US agent working at the scene was injured. The fire was still active on Tuesday night. A first in the country. Has there been a failure? The authorities are trying to calm down.…