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UN urges immediate action against sexual violence in conflict-torn Sudan

By Anadolu Agency The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) called on Friday for swift action against the scourge of sexual violence in the war-torn Sudan. “After one year of hostilities in Sudan, we are appealing for more international engagement to combat sexual violence against women and girls in the country,” said

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US stopped the food supply Somalia Danab commandos for corruption

File Photo/Somali Times The United States government has suspended the food supply it was giving to the Danab commandos, after the corruption in the purchase of food and fuel aid to the Danab troops was revealed. Read: Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh history of corruption 2012-2017 Read: Somalia Hassan Sheikh’s government is facing a widespread financial

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Tupac Shakur’s estate threatens legal action against Drake for using A.I. vocals of late rapper

Tupac Shakur’s estate has threatened to take legal action against Drake: Credit Photo Instagram By Face2Face Africa Tupac Shakur’s estate has threatened to take legal action against Drake after he used A.I. vocals of the late rapper in his diss song directed at Kendrick Lamar. The Canadian rapper’s Taylor Made Freestyle diss track made headlines

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Botswana rejects UK’s asylum agreement proposal

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attends a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 22, 2024. Photographer Toby Melville/Credit Reuters By Voice of America Authorities in Botswana say they recently received proposals from the United Kingdom to send asylum seekers to the country. However, Gaborone rejected the deal. In a bid to address

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US, Niger to discuss withdrawal of American troops: Pentagon

By Anadolu Agency US officials will meet Thursday with members of Niger’s government on the withdrawal of American troops from the African country, said a Pentagon spokesman. “Per the U.S. State Department, U.S. Ambassador to Niger Kathleen FitzGibbon and Maj. Gen. Kenneth Ekman, U.S. Africa Command Director of Strategy, Engagement and Programs, will meet with

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Kenya and Somalia have reached an agreement on miraa

File Photo/Somali Times Miraa-Khat is a drug scientifically known as Catha Edulis and contains chemicals that stimulate blood circulation causing blood pressure. It also inhibits digestive enzymes and stops appetite. It creates hallucination, fantasy and uninterrupted talks. Together with all those harmful effects, it also causes family mental health problems. Read: President Hassan Sheikh must

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Turkey’s warship arrived at Mogadishu

The first warship belonging to the Turkey arrived today at the port of Mogadishu, while a high-level event with the participation of the heads of state will take place in the port of Mogadishu. Read: World Bank sent a strong warning to Somalia president Hassan Sheikh for corruption This is the beginning of the implementation

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UK’s controversial Rwanda Bill becoming law after it passed through parliament

By Anadolu Agency The British government’s Rwanda Bill will become law after it passed through parliament, paving the way for deportation of asylum seekers to the East African country. After the passing of the bill late Monday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said early Tuesday that their focus is now to “get flights off the

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Why will Uganda troops remain in Somalia after the African Union forces exit on December 2024?

The Ugandan government has said that its troops will remain in Somalia, even if the African Union forces peacekeeping mission ends. Read: World Bank sent a strong warning to Somalia president Hassan Sheikh for corruption Nathan Mugisha, the deputy chief of operations of the Ugandan forces in Somalia, said that the Ugandan forces will continue

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Oil prices retreat as Iran-Israel tensions ease

Model of Oil barrels are seen in front of rising stock graph in this illustration, July 24, 2022. Photographer Dado Ruvic By Reuters Oil prices fell on Monday, dragged down by a renewed focus on market fundamentals as Israel and Iran played down the risks of an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East after

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