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MP Abdullahi Hashi Abib Faces Backlash for Dereliction of Duty, Spreading Falsehoods and Becoming a Tool in a Smear Campaign
Shabelle Media Network
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July 4, 2025
Somali Member of Parliament Dr Abdullahi Hashi Abib is facing growing public and political outrage over his persistent failure to attend Parliament and an intensifying pattern of inflammatory public claims, widely regarded as baseless and...
Surviving Unrepaired Tetralogy of Fallot to 43 Years in a Low-Resource Setting: The Oldest Reported Case from Somalia
Dove Medical Press
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July 4, 2025
Introduction Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) is a congenital cyanotic heart defect, first described in detail by Étienne-Louis Fallot in 1888. It is characterized by a combination of four distinct anatomical abnormalities: right ventricular (RV)...
Egypt is diversifying its military partners away from the US
The Reporter Ethiopia
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July 5, 2025
Between 19 April and 4 May 2025, China and Egypt conducted their first-ever joint air exercises, “Civilization Eagle 2025,” at Egypt’s Wadi Abu Rish Air Base. This marks a significant step in China’s military diplomacy in North Africa. China’s...
Beyond Superpowers: Forging a Resilient Future for East Africa Through Diversified Partnerships
E-International Relations
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July 4, 2025
The recent shutdown of USAID-funded programs has sent a familiar tremor through East Africa. For decades, the region has navigated a development landscape dominated by foreign powers, with USAID serving as a cornerstone partner in critical sectors...
AFRAA describes member airlines’ tax concerns
Times Aerospace
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The continent has long been known for high ticket prices, with observers noting a significant part of the problem is the additional costs imposed by governments, which often regard air travellers as being, by definition, well-off and thus able to...
AP News Summary at 7:23 p.m. EDT
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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Hamas says it has given a 'positive' response to the latest ceasefire proposal in Gaza DEIR al-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas says it has given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza but says further talks are needed...
Africa's Great Green Wall gets 222 mln USD in FAO grant to strengthen resilience
Xinhua News Agency
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NIAMEY, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and Niger have signed an agreement on a 222-million-U.S.-dollar grant for stronger resilience of Africa's Great Green Wall project. The agreement was...
Trump administration could deport immigrants to 58 other countries after Supreme Court opened door for swift removals
The Independent
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June 25, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Sailor Keeps Camp Lemonnier’s Galley Mission-Ready
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 25, 2025
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Jun. 25, 2025) — Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Jainai Kranwinkle, a native of Harlem, New York City, serves as the cash collection agent for the galley at Camp Lemonnier. In an environment where mission readiness depends...
China’s Military Diplomacy in the New Era
The Diplomat
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July 4, 2025
As the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has modernized into a more capable global force, it has significantly expanded its international military engagement in support of China’s foreign policy objectives. Drawing on a new National Defense...
What to know about US Supreme Court order on third-country deportations
The Indian Express
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June 24, 2025
The US Supreme Court on Monday (June 23) ruled that President Donald Trump could resume deportations of illegal migrants to countries that are not their homelands, that is, to third countries.In the process, it blocked a lower court order that...
India dives deeper as China cements undersea supremacy
The Economic Times
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July 4, 2025
The Indo-Pacific region is witnessing a transformative phase in naval competition, with undersea warfare potentially emerging as a pivotal arena in the evolving India-China strategic rivalry. According to a 2024 report by the US Department of...
Trump can send deportees to South Sudan and other third-party countries, Supreme Court says
The Independent
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June 23, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Ethiopia’s Bold Economic Transformation: A Model for Homegrown Reform
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Abbaba, June, 22, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia is in the midst of a historic economic transformation—shaped by bold policy choices, strategic investments, and a firm commitment to sustainable, inclusive growth. Since the launch of its Homegrown...
False Flag Vessels on the rise in the Baltics
SeaNews
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July 3, 2025
On July the 1st, the Sierra (IMO: 9522324), having loaded it’s cargo at Ust Luga, on the 28th June, was tracked approaching Gotland under the Malawi flag. The Aframax tanker, linked to the notorious “shadow fleet” has been under scrutiny by the...
Cyprus is being watched, and not just by tourists
Sabah
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June 23, 2025
Welcome to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), where the sun is hot, the beaches are gorgeous and your phone call is probably being intercepted. Yes, while tourists sip frappés and a few left-wing diplomats issue recycled soundbites...
How an IOM Incubator Is Helping Young People Create Opportunities at Home
Modern Ghana
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Naivasha, Kenya – In a region where many young people dream of opportunities beyond their borders, a growing number are charting a different path: building businesses and futures in their own communities. At a recent event in Naivasha, Kenya, 28...
Cleaner energy for displaced lives
Food and Agriculture Organization
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Hilina was born in the Ali-Addeh camp in Djibouti. It is the only home she has ever known. 17 000 people live in this camp alone. ©FAO/Nick Oloo 20/06/2025 Squatting next to a compact and energy-efficient stove, Hilina stirs her soup, smiling....
Japan Expands Defense Equipment Aid to Eight Countries, Including Indonesia
Tempo.co
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June 22, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japan's government plans to provide defense equipment aid to eight countries, including Thailand, Tonga, and Indonesia, as part of its security assistance efforts for the current fiscal year. This initiative aims to ensure safe...
Developing Robust Regional Maritime Security Mechanisms for the WIO
Center for International Maritime Security - Washington D.C.
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June 19, 2025
African Maritime Forces Week By Raj Mohabeer, IOC and Kiruja Micheni, Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment, International Maritime Organization Introduction The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) and Red Sea region features a diverse and evolving...