“Regions of SomalilandGobollada Somaliland (Somali)محافظات صوماليلاند(Arabic)Regions of Somaliland (Somali: Gobolada Somaliland; Arabic: محافظات صوماليلاند) is divided into six administrative regions, Awdal, Sahil, Maroodi-Jeeh, Togdheer, Sanaag and Sool. These are in turn subdivided into twenty-two districts. Regions of Somaliland are the primary geographical divisions through which Somaliland is administered. A distinction is made between districts ofContinue reading “Somaliland”
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Lent 2024
“Christian religious observance in the liturgical year commemorating the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry.” Wikipedia Lent in 2024? Here’s Everything You Need to Know When It Starts and Ends Wed, Feb 14,Continue reading “Lent 2024”
“Ceasefire Now!” War in the Middle East
CNN — “Escalating attacks on US troops and commercial shipping and incidents often involving Iran and its proxies are causing new concerns that Israel’s war in Gaza could widen into a regional conflagration with grave political and economic consequences.” “With American service personnel increasingly in a dangerous firing line and with US and allied navalContinue reading ““Ceasefire Now!” War in the Middle East”
Iran Proxies
CFR; “Fighters from Shiite Muslim–majority countries such as Iraq and Lebanon compose Iran’s main proxies, but groups in Sunni-majority Afghanistan, the Palestinian territories, Syria, and Yemen have also formed associations with Iran.” “Council Foreign Relations: “In the four decades since its Islamic Revolution, Iran has formed and supported an expanding number of allied fighting forcesContinue reading “Iran Proxies”
Israel-Hamas, A Wider War
Hamas Terrorists Cells. Jerusalem Post: “Troops discovered a vast subterranean tunnel complex built by Hamas under Khan Yunis on Wednesday, the IDF announced. Located by the Commando Unit, the Yahalom Combat Engineering Unit, and Special Forces units, the tunnel was connected to an extensive underground tunnel network beneath a civilian area in the city.” “AfterContinue reading “Israel-Hamas, A Wider War”
Russian Wagner backs up Houthis and Iran
US strikes Houthi sites amid Iran proxy attacks. Times of Israel: “Our information further indicates that [the] Wagner [Group], at the direction of the Russian government, was preparing to provide an air defense capability to either Hezbollah or Iran,” Kirby told reporters during a briefing.” By Jacob Magid and AFP White House says intel showsContinue reading “Russian Wagner backs up Houthis and Iran”
South Africa seeks ICC war crimes on Israel
Aljazeera: “Could a warning by the ICC deter war crimes in the Israel-Gaza conflict?A signal that ICC is monitoring would let victims know they are not abandoned amidst the Israel-Gaza conflict, experts say.” A Palestinian man carries an elderly woman past the site of a deadly explosion at al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City [AbedContinue reading “South Africa seeks ICC war crimes on Israel”
Guinea Denounced Western Colonialism
Featured Image: Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya addresses the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 21, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Reuters: “DAKAR, Sept 21 (Reuters) – Guinea’s military leader Mamady Doumbouya told the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday that the Western model of democracy does not work for Africa, asContinue reading “Guinea Denounced Western Colonialism”
Ghana President: “Reparations on African Slavery” in UNGA Speech
Sputnik News: “Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo said during a speech at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday that reparations should be paid by those who engaged in the transatlantic slave trade in Africa. “Reparations must be paid for the slave trade,” Akufo-Addo said.” https://en.sputniknews.africa/20230920/ghana-president-calls-for-reparations-on-african-slavery-in-unga-speech-1062246935.html Transatlantic Slave Trade Timeline 1480sThe Portuguese populate their island coloniesContinue reading “Ghana President: “Reparations on African Slavery” in UNGA Speech”
Niger’s “One Million” rally demanding France to leave
Niger called for a One Million Man March to demand that France troops leave Niamey’s Capital. Women joined the One Million rally to raise their voices that France troops were not wanted in Niger. “NIAMEY, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside a French military base in Niger’s capital Niamey onContinue reading “Niger’s “One Million” rally demanding France to leave”
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