BREAKING — After Norway and Ireland, Spain also announces that it will formally recognise the state of Palestine: PM Sanchez

NEW: Following chopper crash that claimed lives of President Raisi and FM Amir-Abdollahian, #Iran has promptly moved to fill their positions. Meanwhile, schedule for early presidential elections is seemingly taking shape. Details (incl on funeral) 👉
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Turkey to build an embassy for Somalia in Ankara.

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The CIA and the art of leadership profiling.

Insightful read by Judd Devermont

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I am proud to share my first piece since returning to CSIS as a senior advisor. I delve into the history of CIA analysis on African leaders -- and how these assessments prepare U.S. presidents for meetings with African counterparts. 🧵

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His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today received the Russian Ambassador to Djibouti and Somalia, H.E. Mikhail Golovanov, at the State House. The meeting focused on a range of topics, including security, social, and humanitarian issues. The President expressed his gratitude

As Kenyan President William Ruto begins his historic state visit to the United States this week, I extend a heartfelt welcome! Karibu Sana! This visit symbolizes the enduring bond between the nations of East Africa and the United States, a partnership that has the transformative

From King Bibi to St. Bibi: on the political fallout from ICC: 🧵

1. The ICC action, tragically, will bolster Netanyahu's support at home:

▪️ It places his rival Gallant in the same boat
▪️ Gantz will be hard pressed to leave govt
▪️ Oppo leader Lapid will now be in a bind

#Ethiopia : Ayisha Mohammed back at defense ministry as new reshuffle sees Irrigation and Lowlands, Defense ministers switch places addisstandard.com/?p=43934

Ayisha was the first woman defense minister appointed by PM Abiy in October 2018, when he announced 50% women cabinets. She

In the Islamic holy book, the Qur’an a chapter is dedicated to the bee, called An-Nahl. This literally translates to ‘The Bee’ & it describes the bee’s way of life, & how Muslims should be more like them.

For #WorldBeeDay we are celebrating the bee in Islam 🐝

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The Somali Government expresses its profound sympathy and condolences to the Government and the people of the Republic of Iran on the sad passing of President Ibrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials accompanying them following the tragic

Absolument, la Turquie SURCLASSE l'Iran technologiquement-cf jean-do merchet , Umit Pehlivan , Ariane Bonzon , Guillaume Perrier

United States of America remains Kenya's dependable partner in the war against terrorism.

As part of this counter terrorism partnership, FBI agents were among witnesses in a Nairobi Court during trial of #ISIS terrorist Mohamed Abdi Ali alias Abu Fidaa, alias Abu Shuhadaa,

How the tables have turned in four days

يتقدم السيد سامح شكرى بخالص العزاء والمواساة لحكومة وشعب الجمهورية الإسلامية الإيرانية الشقيقة فى وفاة فخامة الرئيس إبراهيم رئيسى ووزير الخارجية حسين أمير عبد اللهيان فى حادث طائرة مروع…تغمد الله الفقيدين ومرافقيهم برحمته، وألهم ذويهم والشعب الإيرانى الشقيق الصبر والسلوان.

TV footage from the Raisi crash site in Iran

Turkish drone Akinci picked up crash site of Iranian helicopter carrying president and other officials using heat-sensing cameras.

Embarrassing moment for Iran that exposed technological gap between the two Middle Eastern geo-strategic competitors and frenemies.

This is Kalabeyr in Nugaal Region. The installation of solar streetlights brought extended working hours in the town. ⁦Norway in Somalia⁩ and ⁦Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi⁩ invested in sustainable infrastructure across the country in a 3 year program. ⁦NIS Foundation Africa⁩

Will slip past most as all focus turns to Tehran, but the King’s health deterioration is clearly very serious.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince has canceled a visit to Japan that was set to happen this week bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Turkish drone Bayraktar Akıncı draws the Turkish national symbol on the map after helping Iran to find out the Raisi crash site