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Somaliland courts U.S. with Red Sea base and minerals in bid for recognition

Somaliland’s new president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, is offering the United States access to a strategic military base near the Red Sea and critical mineral resources, including lithium, in exchange for formal diplomatic recognition. The breakaway region, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has yet to receive international recognition despite decades of stability and democratic […]

Libya concludes third phase of municipal council elections with strong voter turnout

Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) announced the successful closure of polling centers across 16 municipalities on last Saturday, marking the completion of the third phase of municipal council elections. According to preliminary figures, 63,169 citizens cast their votes, representing an initial turnout of 68%—a sign of robust public participation in the local democratic process. […]

Ethiopia: citizens & diplomats flee Addis Ababa as rebels close in

Ethiopian citizens, foreigners and diplomats are reportedly fleeing Addis Ababa as rebel forces close in on the country’s capital.   According to press reports, Tigray fighters and Oromo rebels have surrounded the capital.   Ethiopia had earlier Tuesday declared a state of emergency to protect, as reported by Fana Broadcasting, a state-owned media outlet, “civilians […]