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Hassan Sheikh is seeking a loan from the African Bank

File Photo/Somali Times Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, is today attending the annual meeting of the African Development Bank in Nairobi, Kenya. Read: James Swan has been appointed as the United Nations envoy to Somalia African Development Bank conference is focused on restructuring Africa’s financial structure. Read: Somalia’s corruption is widespread throughout the regime Read: US

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Papua New Guinea landslide buried more than 2,000 people, government says

A locals gather amid the damage after a landslide in Maip Mulitaka, Enga province, Papua New Guinea May 24, 2024 in this obtained image. Emmanuel Eralia via Reuters By Reuters Papua New Guinea’s massive landslide three days ago buried more than 2,000 people, the government said on Monday, as treacherous terrain and difficulties transporting aid

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Chinese premier urges Japan to work with China in the same direction

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the ninth Trilateral Summit Meeting among China, Japan and South Korea, in Seoul, South Korea, May 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Bin) By Xinhua News Agency Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday called on Japan to work with China in the same

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China ends war games, Taiwan details warplane, warship surge

A Chinese warship is seen in waters around Taiwan. May 23, 2024, Taiwan Defence Ministry/Handout via Reuters By Reuters China ended two days of war games around Taiwan in which it simulated attacks with bombers and practiced boarding ships, exercises that Taiwan condemned as “blatant provocation” on Saturday, detailing a surge of Chinese warplanes and

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Future EU leaders need to decide on Turkey’s membership application: Borrell

By Anadolu Agency The European Union foreign policy chief said Friday that the bloc’s future leaders will need to decide on Türkiye’s application to become a member, as the current stalemate is no longer tenable. “EU Council leaders will have to say what kind of relationship we want to have (with Türkiye),” Josep Borrell said

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Zambian president urges African countries to ensure education for all

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema By Xinhua News Agency on Friday urged African countries to ensure that education is made available for all. Education is the greatest equalizer and that investing in resilient education system accessible to all is a cornerstone for development, Hichilema said in remarks delivered on the eve of Africa Day, which falls

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Somalia is facing another scandal due to Hassan Sheikh’s actions

File Photo/Somali Times Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud is said to have informed MP Fawsia Yusuf Haji Aden to withdraw from the race for the position of African Union chairman. Read: James Swan has been appointed as the United Nations envoy to Somalia Read: The oldest African dictators Fawsia Yusuf Haji Adan, the former minister

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US senator backs ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

By Anadolu Agency US Senator Bernie Sanders expressed support for the requests by International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan for arrest warrants for Israeli leaders and urged the US to respect international law. “The ICC as I see it is trying to uphold international law and minimum standards of decency. Our government should

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UK PM Sunak’s election announcement

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech calling for a general election, outside Number 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, May 22, 2024. Photographer Hollie Adams By Reuters British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on Wednesday, naming July 4 as the date for a vote his governing Conservatives are widely expected

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Chad’s PM Masra resigns after disputed election, Deby confirmed winner

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby casts his vote for the presidential elections in N’Djamena, Chad, May 6, 2024. Reuters/Stringer/File Photo By Reuters Chad’s prime minister and opposition leader Succes Masra has tendered his resignation after interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby was confirmed as a winner of the May 6 presidential election, Masra said on Wednesday.

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