EU launches new humanitarian air bridge to support Syrian people amid political transition

By Anadolu Agency The European Commission on Friday announced the launch of a new Humanitarian Air Bridge operation to deliver critical health care and essential supplies to those most in need in Syria. This initiative coincides with increased humanitarian funding from the EU, underscoring its commitment to addressing the volatile and challenging situation on the

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Dozens of UAE flights head to airstrip UN says supplies arms to Sudan rebels

The satellite image shows IL-76 cargo plane parked on the tarmac at Amdjarass International Airport, Ouadi Koudjinli, Chad October 1, 2024. MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES/USG, Courtesy of Conflict Observatory/Handout via Reuters By Reuters Since civil war erupted in Sudan last year, dozens of cargo planes from the United Arab Emirates have landed at a small airstrip in

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Jubaland expresses regret over the fighting Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and militia in RasKamboni

File Photo/Somali Times The Jubaland regional government has issued a press release expressing its deep regret over the fighting in Raskambooni Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and militia, describing it as a tragic and avoidable conflict between Somali youth. Read: Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and militia lost war of Raskamboni Read: Somalia president Hassan Sheikh becomes

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Somalia agrees to allow its territory in Ethiopia to have a maritime naval base-loophole

File Photo/Somali Times President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a joint press conference with Somali President Hassan Sheikh and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the presidential palace. Read: Face-to-face talks will take place between Hassan Sheikh and Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed in Turkey The joint meeting came after a separate meeting with the two leaders

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Somali warlord Hassan Sheikh and militia lost war of Raskamboni

File Photo/Somali Times Jubaland forces loyal to Ahmed Madobe have confirmed that they have captured most of the town of Raskamboni in the Lower Juba region. Read: Face-to-face talks will take place between Hassan Sheikh and Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed in Turkey Read: Jubaland issues arrest warrant for corrupt Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Read: Somalia’s

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Somalia president Hassan Sheikh becomes a warlord

File Photo/Somali Times BREAKING: Jubaland government forces on the outskirts of Raskambooni were attacked by militias led by the Somalia president Hassan Sheikh and details are emerging. Read: Face-to-face talks will take place between Hassan Sheikh and Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed in Turkey Read: Jubaland issues arrest warrant for corrupt Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Read:

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Beyoncé’s mom Tina Knowles opens up about shocking reaction to Jay-Z’s rape accusations

Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Credit Photo/Facebook By Face2Face Africa Tina Knowles has denied responding to the accusations against her son-in-law on social media. On Monday, December 9, Knowles’ verified Instagram account “liked” an Instagram post from ABC 7 Chicago featuring a picture of Jay-Z and Combs with the headline, “Breaking News: Jay-Z, Diddy Named in Lawsuit

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Face-to-face talks will take place between Hassan Sheikh and Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed in Turkey

File Photo/Somali Times Corrupt Somali President Hassan Sheikh is expected to travel to Turkey today, as Somali Times has learned. Read: Jubaland issues arrest warrant for corrupt Somalia President Hassan Sheikh The corrupt Somali president’s trip comes after receiving an invitation from his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Read: Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh history of

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Rights groups raise alarm over Kenya’s decline in civic rights

By Kenyan foreign policy Leading human rights organizations have expressed concern over Kenya’s worsening score in civic freedoms under President William Ruto’s administration. The December report by Civicus, a global alliance of civil society organizations, highlights an alarming decline in civic freedoms across Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the People Power Under Attack 2024 report, Kenya’s

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Equinor completes Nigeria, Azerbaijan asset sales of up to $2 billion

The logo of Equinor is set up at the entrance of a building at Western Europe’s largest liquefied natural gas plant Hammerfest LNG in Hammerfest, Norway, March 14, 2024. Photoghrapher Lisi Niesner/File Photo By Reuters Equinor, opens new tab has closed the planned sale of its assets in Nigeria and Azerbaijan for a total consideration

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