Author: abdaz mohaz
Somalia has launched a “whole-of-government” approach to mobilize climate finance through its newly restructured National Climate Fund (NCF), in a bold effort to position the fragile state as a serious actor in global environmental policy — despite overwhelming humanitarian challenges and chronic underfunding. The announcement, made during a formal event in Mogadishu, marks a strategic pivot by the Somali government to consolidate its fragmented climate response under a single institutional umbrella. Finance Minister Bihi Iman Egeh — who also chairs the NCF Board — presided over the launch, calling the fund a “critical financial architecture” to access international climate aid.…
Jürgen Klopp has announced he will leave his post as Liverpool FC manager at the end of the current season, drawing to a close one of the most transformative and emotionally charged managerial tenures in modern football. The German coach cited exhaustion and a desire for rest after nearly a decade at the helm of one of Europe’s most storied clubs. Klopp’s departure marks the end of a golden era at Anfield, where he guided Liverpool to a Champions League title in 2019 and the club’s first Premier League title in 30 years in 2020. Known for his “gegenpressing” style…
In a dramatic conclusion to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, host nation Ivory Coast clinched the title with a 2–1 comeback victory over Nigeria in Abidjan, with striker Sébastien Haller sealing the win late in the second half to send the stadium — and country — into jubilation. The victory caps a remarkable tournament turnaround for the Elephants, who narrowly advanced past the group stage and went on to defy the odds with a series of high-stakes performances. Sunday’s final at the Stade Alassane Ouattara brought together two regional football powerhouses in a tense, high-pressure match marked by disciplined…
Amid campaign trail buzz and mounting geopolitical controversy, speculation has reignited over whether former U.S. President Donald Trump could be nominated — or even awarded — the Nobel Peace Prize. Supporters cite his role in brokering Middle East normalization deals, while critics argue the nomination process is being politicized for partisan gain. Trump has previously boasted about his role in negotiating the Abraham Accords — agreements that saw Israel normalize relations with several Arab states, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While some international observers praised the deals as a diplomatic breakthrough, others noted that they bypassed Palestinian leadership…
A Canadian photojournalist has resigned from Reuters in protest over what he describes as the news agency’s “editorial failure” to adequately represent the humanitarian toll of Israel’s military operations in Gaza, reigniting a fierce debate over media impartiality in conflict zones. The resignation comes amid global scrutiny of how major Western media outlets are covering the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict, particularly as civilian casualties mount in Gaza. The journalist, whose name has not been publicly disclosed for safety reasons, reportedly submitted a detailed resignation letter criticizing editorial policies that he said “sanitized the suffering” of Palestinians. Reuters, one of the largest…
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan this week, killing at least 250 people and injuring over 530, according to local officials, as rescue teams race against time to locate survivors amid crumbling infrastructure and limited access. The earthquake struck late Tuesday night in the mountainous provinces of Paktika and Khost, regions already vulnerable due to poor construction standards and limited healthcare services. The epicenter was reported near the Afghan–Pakistan border, triggering landslides and the collapse of entire villages in remote areas. The Taliban-led government, still under international sanctions and facing severe economic isolation, appealed for emergency aid. Many victims…
Russian President Vladimir Putin described Congo-Brazzaville as a “reliable partner” during bilateral talks with President Denis Sassou-Nguesso in Beijing, as Moscow intensifies its outreach to African allies amid deepening geopolitical isolation in the West. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum, underscores Moscow’s pivot toward African diplomacy in response to Western sanctions and Ukraine-related fallout. Congo-Brazzaville, a long-standing Russian partner in Central Africa, has recently deepened military and economic cooperation with Moscow, including energy exploration deals and defense training agreements. Putin’s warm language comes as Russia seeks to expand its influence across Africa — often stepping…
The European Commission has levied a $3.5 billion fine against Google over what it calls anti-competitive practices in its advertising business — the latest salvo in a years-long effort by Brussels to rein in Big Tech’s dominance. Former U.S. President Donald Trump quickly decried the ruling, calling it an “unfair attack on American innovation.” The record-setting fine follows a formal investigation into Google’s advertising technology stack, which the European Union says allowed the tech giant to illegally favor its own services over competitors and restrict fair access to digital ad markets. The decision represents one of the most aggressive regulatory…
In a pivotal meeting in Mogadishu, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) officials presented a revised counterterrorism framework to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, marking a recalibration of U.S.–Somalia cooperation as the threat from Al-Shabaab intensifies. The high-level dialogue comes amid a surge in Al-Shabaab activity, particularly in southern and central Somalia, where the group has launched deadly ambushes, bombings, and hit-and-run attacks against Somali and international forces. While Somalia has ramped up its military operations with support from African Union forces and international partners, gains have been difficult to consolidate. AFRICOM’s new strategy reportedly emphasizes precision targeting, intelligence fusion, and local…
U.S. Africa Command confirmed that American forces stationed near Somalia’s southern port city of Kismayo were targeted in an indirect fire attack earlier this week, underscoring the persistent security threats U.S. personnel face while supporting Somali counterterrorism operations. The incident occurred at a forward operating base used by U.S. forces and their Somali counterparts as a staging ground for operations against Al-Shabaab — the Al-Qaeda–linked insurgent group that maintains a deadly presence across southern Somalia. According to AFRICOM, no U.S. casualties were reported, and an assessment of damage is ongoing. The attack involved indirect fire, typically referring to mortar or…