5 h. ago Somalia’s Authoritarian Turn: How Exclusion Fuels Instability.

Somalia's delicate democratic transition is unraveling at an alarming pace. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud‘s decision to replace the National Consultative Council (NCC), a platform for federal-regional dialogue

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13 h. ago US Envoy: Israel Will Not Participate in New Gaza Aid Initiative

Washington’s ambassador to Israel announced that a US-supported mechanism for delivering aid to Gaza is expected to be implemented soon, ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East. However, he provided limited details. Residents of Gaza are experiencing an escalating humanitarian crisis as Israel maintains a blockade on aid supplies for months, during […]

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5 d. ago Pope Francis’s Popemobile Transformed into a Health Clinic for Children in Gaza

One of Pope Francis’s popemobiles is being converted into a mobile health clinic for children in Gaza, honoring one of his last wishes, according to the Vatican’s official media outlet. The vehicle, utilized by the late pontiff during his 2014 visit to the Holy Land, is being equipped with diagnostic and emergency medical supplies to […]

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6 d. ago Five Arrests Made as UK Police Uncover Alleged Terrorism Plot

Five individuals have been detained in the UK on suspicion of planning a terrorist act after authorities uncovered a potential scheme to target a specific location. British Counter Terrorism Police have reached out to the site to inform them and offer relevant advice and support, although it has not been disclosed for operational reasons, according […]

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7 d. ago Prince Harry Faces Legal Setback Against UK Government Over Police Protection

Prince Harry of Britain has failed in his legal attempt to reinstate his UK police protection, which was scaled back by the government when he stepped away from royal duties and relocated abroad. The Duke of Sussex was absent during the ruling at London’s Court of Appeal, where Judge Geoffrey Vos noted he “could not […]

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9 d. ago Children Face Nearly Double the Risk of Death When Struck by SUVs Compared to Cars, Study Finds

A study has revealed that pedestrians and cyclists face a 44% higher risk of death when struck by an SUV or similarly sized vehicle compared to a conventional car. This figure increases to 82% for children, according to research conducted by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and Imperial College London. Researchers […]

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1 week ago Concerns About Power Supply Persist as Spain Recovers from Blackout

Yesterday, at approximately 12:30 PM local time, a sudden and catastrophic event occurred on a Spanish power line. Within just five seconds, the Iberian network experienced a loss of 15 GW of power, roughly 60% of the usual consumer demand. This abrupt blackout paralyzed transport networks, rendered cash machines inoperative, disabled traffic lights, and left […]

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1 week ago UK Sees Hottest Day of the Year with Temperature Soaring to 24.5°C

Today marked the hottest day of the year in the UK, with temperatures anticipated to rise even more throughout the week, according to the Met Office. The weather agency announced that the peak temperature of 24.5C was recorded in St James’s Park, London. Previously, the highest temperature this year was 24C, logged in Northolt, north […]

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1 week ago Francis’s Tomb Expected to Transform into a New Pilgrimage Site

A week ago today, Pope Francis’s appearance in St. Peter’s Square led many to believe that his health might be stabilizing or even improving. However, within hours, the world learned that his efforts in greeting pilgrims from around the globe on Easter Sunday during a Jubilee Year would be among his final actions. In the […]

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1 week ago The Horn Of Africa States: The Failed African Mission In Somalia – OpEd

The African Union Mission in Somalia has, much like a chameleon, changed names so many times and is currently called the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

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2 w. ago Egypt committed to supporting Somalia: PM Madbouly at AUSSOM summit

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly asserted on Friday, during the newly formed African Union Support and Stabilization Mission (AUSSOM) summit hosted by Entebbe, Uganda, Egypt's commitment to supporting the Federal Republic of Somalia and the international community.

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2 w. ago Vatican Becomes a Sanctuary as the Reality of the Pope’s Passing Sets In

Grief is typically described in three distinct stages. The first stage involves shock and denial, followed by the process of coming to terms with the loss, and ultimately, the effort to move on. If this characterization holds any truth, yesterday marked the Catholic community and Rome’s transition into the second stage. As the remains of […]

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2 w. ago Starmer Cautions on Energy Risks at London Summit with Von der Leyen

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has addressed an energy summit in London, stating that the “world has changed” due to “Russia weaponising energy,” which has heightened insecurity both globally and locally. His remarks came during a conference that includes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, with whom he plans to discuss ways to enhance […]

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2 w. ago Pope Francis’s Tomb to Open for Visitors This Sunday Morning

In a historic and unprecedented move, the Vatican has announced that the tomb of Pope Francis will open to the public for the first time this Sunday morning. Pilgrims, tourists, and the faithful from around the world are expected to gather in Rome to pay their respects to the late pontiff, whose papacy left a […]

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2 w. ago India and Pakistan Respond with Reciprocal Actions Following Kashmir Attack

India and Pakistan have engaged in a growing series of reciprocal diplomatic actions after India accused Pakistan of supporting a deadly shooting incident in the disputed region of Kashmir. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to track down and punish the assailants responsible for the deaths of 26 civilians in the popular tourist area of […]

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2 w. ago Cardinals to Gather for First Time Since Pope’s Passing to Finalize Funeral Arrangements

The cardinals will convene this morning for the first time since the passing of Pope Francis to finalize the arrangements for his funeral. All eyes will be on Vatican City following the death of the 88-year-old pontiff on Easter Monday. Pope Francis passed away after suffering a cerebral stroke that resulted in a coma and […]

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3 w. ago Supporters of Trans Rights Gather in London and Edinburgh Following Landmark Ruling

Thousands gathered in London and Edinburgh to advocate for trans rights following a pivotal UK court ruling concerning the definition of a woman. The UK’s Supreme Court determined that the legal definition of a woman is grounded in one’s sex at birth, which may have significant implications for the operation of single-sex spaces and services. […]

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3 w. ago EU to Maintain Economic Pressure on Russia Despite Trump’s Initiatives

The European Union is launching its 17th sanctions package against Russia in response to its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. However, the foundation on which the West has relied to exert economic pressure on Moscow has been destabilized by former US President Donald Trump and various aspects of the transatlantic security alliance. The Trump administration has […]

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3 w. ago Wargeyska The Economist oo Puntland Ku Tilmaamay “Jamhuuriyad Ka Go’day Soomaaliya”

Garoowe (Wararka PP) — Wargeyska The Economist, oo ah toddobaadle ka soo baxa London, ayaa Puntland ku tilmaamay goosasho-doon. Warbixin cinwaankeedu… Sii akhri The post Wargeyska The Economist oo Puntland Ku Tilmaamay “Jamhuuriyad Ka Go’day Soomaaliya” appeared first on Puntland Post.

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3 w. ago America’s Longstanding Support for the Sovereignty of  Somalia

Mogadishu (PP Editorial) — As far back as the late 1950s, when Abdullahi Issa Mohamud, the former Prime Minister of… Sii akhri The post America’s Longstanding Support for the Sovereignty of  Somalia appeared first on Puntland Post.

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