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The late U.S. president Jimmy Carter was honored with a somber and dignified military ceremony as his remains were transported to the U.S. Capitol. There, he will lie in state until the national funeral scheduled for later this week. Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the remarkable age of 100, served as president from 1977 to 1981. He gained widespread acclaim not just for his time in the White House but also for his humanitarian work after leaving office, recognized globally when he received the Nobel Peace…

The body of former President Jimmy Carter has arrived in Washington, D.C., where a three-day period of official mourning is set to take place. This somber occasion includes a lying in state at the Capitol, leading up to his funeral scheduled for Thursday. As military personnel stood at solemn attention, Mr. Carter’s flag-draped casket was carefully transferred from Air Force One to a hearse emblazoned with the presidential seal. This moment truly reflects the gravity of the circumstances, echoing the honor that comes with a…

U.S. House Speaker Johnson Applauds Trump's Unconventional Cabinet Choices for Shifting Washington's Gear WASHINGTON - As the winds of change blow through the capital, House Speaker Mike Johnson has given a thumbs-up to President-elect Donald Trump's bold cabinet choices. Describing them as "disruptors," Johnson believes they are crucial for shaking up the status quo in the heart of the nation. Johnson, now the chief Republican spokesperson in Congress, shared his thoughts on CNN's "State of the Union," where he defended…

Controversy Surrounds Appointment of Somalia's U.S. Ambassador MOGADISHU, Somalia – The mid-2024 designation of Dahir Hassan Arab as Somalia's envoy to America has stirred the pot, with whispers of favoritism and questionable conduct in the mix. Arab, who previously led SIMAD University, landed this gig courtesy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, despite lacking credentials in diplomacy or foreign management. He's got a Master’s in Education Management from the Islamic University in Uganda. Alongside him, Mohamed Muse,…

The US envoy to Libya said that Washington was in talks with certain actors about the withdrawal of foreign forces from the war-torn country before the planned elections in December. Richard Norland told reporters that part of the importance of Libya's choice was to ensure that a fully empowered, credible and legitimate government could force foreign actors to withdraw their troops. "It will be a very important development and ... very effective, but we do not suggest that we have to wait until next…

This is a new milestone in US-Ethiopia relations. Washington has decided to impose sanctions on Ethiopian and Eritrean officials. First visa restrictions, then strong financial sanctions will follow, especially in the areas of security and financial assistance. The United States accuses officials of the two countries of failing to take significant steps to stop hostilities in the Tigray region, almost…

The United States will impose visa restrictions on Eritrean and Ethiopian officials accused of adding fuel to the Tigray conflict, and regrets that they "have not taken significant steps to end hostilities". "The people of Tigray continue to suffer human rights abuses, atrocities, atrocities and need urgent humanitarian…

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern over the "humanitarian disaster" in Tigray, the place the chance of famine is excessive, throughout an interview yesterday (Monday) with the Ethiopian Prime Minister. The US Secretary of State additionally known as on Eritrean troops to withdraw "instantly, fully and verifiably" from Tigray.…

The US State Department publishes a report on Burundi. The 40-page document highlights serious human rights violations, which continue despite the change of president. This US State Department document is based on several reports from local and international NGOs and the findings of the UN Commission of Inquiry.One of the few…

Biden warns of the situation in Somalia when leaders convene a meeting WASHINGTON, USA - US President Joe Biden has written to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate President about the current situation in Somalia, a country that has struggled with insecurity for the past three decades following the fall of Siad Barre. The United States is one of the international partners that has…