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Reflecting On Liberation: 42 Years On With A Freedom-Fighting Welsh Somalilander
A leading member of the Welsh Somaliland community has been recalling the day 42 years ago when he avoided being jailed with 20 fellow freedom fighters because he had escaped to a neighboring country.
A 102-Year-Old Man From Somaliland Went From Camel Farmer To Traveling...
A 102-year-old veteran from Somaliland went from camel farming to traveling all over the world as a merchant seaman.
SOMALILAND
Former Defense Secretary Urges Lammy To Listen to Cross Party Support...
Tory former defense secretary Gavin Williamson has hailed Labour-run Liverpool City Council for ‘re-recognizing’ the former UK protectorate of Somaliland as an independent country
REGIONAL NEWS
SOMALIA
ETHIOPIA
Afar and Somali Leaders Forge Peace Agreement
Afar and Somali regional administrators have announced an agreement to address conflicts in key border areas through peaceful dialogue, according to a joint statement released today.
Burhan And Abiy’s Secretive Talks Signal Shifting Ethiopian Position On Sudan
The visit of Ethiopia's prime minister to Port Sudan reveals a growing engagement with the war following RSF advances on its border, and the talks between Burhan and Abiy, accompanied by only one translator, were reportedly secretive and even spicy, nature.
DJIBOUTI
US Court Enforces $200 Million Award For DP World Against Djibouti
The US District Court for the District of Columbia has enforced a $200 million award won by a subsidiary of the UAE’s DP World against Djibouti, confirming a partial award issued in 2022 in a long-running arbitration over a port facility on the Red Sea.
KENYA
Kenya’s Wiper Kicks Out Farah Maalim As NCIC Summons Him Over...
Wiper Democratic Movement – Kenya has declared total war on its deputy party leader, Farah Maalim, over his recent comments on the handling of anti-government protests that saw demonstrators storm and take over Parliament.
WORLD NEWS
AFRICA
Sudan and Iran Restore Diplomatic Ties After 8-Year Hiatus
After an eight-year rupture, Sudan and Iran have made significant strides in rebuilding their diplomatic ties. The recent exchange of trade ambassadors between the two nations marks a pivotal moment in their relationship, signaling a new phase of cooperation and engagement.
Population Size in Africa Crosses 1.5 billion
The population size in Africa has crossed 1.5 billion, showing tremendous growth in the last six decades, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said in a report.
MIDDLE EAST
Norway, Spain, Ireland Formally Recognize Palestine As A State
With these latest recognitions, 147 countries now formally recognize the nation's statehood out of the 193 UN member states.
U.S. Shuffles Military Assets in Middle East After Gulf Pushback
The Pentagon is relocating military assets from the United Arab Emirates to Qatar due to restrictions on conducting airstrikes from the UAE.
EUROPE
UK Immigration Minister Quits Over Rwanda Migration Bill
Britain's ruling Conservative Party was in disarray Wednesday after its immigration minister quit over legislation regarding sending migrants to Rwanda as hardliners turned the screw on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
UK Signs New Migration Treaty With Rwanda To Evade Courts
Britain and Rwanda signed a new treaty on Tuesday in a bid to revive a controversial proposal by London to transfer migrants to the country.
ASIA & PACIFIC
Iran President, Foreign Minister On Missing Helicopter After ‘Hard Landing’
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on board the missing helicopter that suffered a “hard landing” in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, according to Iranian state media.
U.S. Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri In Drone Strike In Kabul
The United States has killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda and one of the world’s most-wanted terrorists
THE AMERICAS
Biden Exits US Presidential Race, Endorses Harris as Democratic Nominee
U.S. President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race, and endorsed his second-in-command, Vice President Kamala Harris, to be the Democratic presidential nominee to run against former President Donald Trump, the Republican party’s nominee in the November 5th election
Investigation Into Trump Rally Shooting As Assassination Attempt; Bullet Pierced Part...
Gunman is shot dead and spectator killed as bullets fly at Trump rally leaving former president bleeding from his head with blood strewn across his face in assassination attempt
LOCAL BUSINESS/ECONOMIC
Berbera Vs. Djibouti: A Deep Dive Into World Bank’s Container Port...
Berbera vs. Djibouti: Berbera Port Shines Bright, Djibouti Port Lags Behind in World Bank's Container Port Performance Index 2023
WORLD BUSINESS/ECONOMIC
Easier Money Transfers To Ethiopia: M-PESA and Dahabshiil Collaboration
In a bid to simplify financial transactions for Ethiopians abroad, Safaricom's M-PESA has joined forces with Dahabshiil, a prominent money transfer service.
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COVID-19 UPDATE
Somaliland Faced Systemic Racism In The Global COVID19 Response: Study
People in Somaliland and other low and middle-income countries faced systemic racism in the global COVID-19 response