“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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“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”
Dr King Holiday Anthem
Jan 15, 2024 Dr. King Holiday: Third Mon in January. Official nameBirthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.Also calledMLK Day, King Day, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day “First time:1986; 38 years agoKing was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. TheContinue reading “Dr King Holiday Anthem”
Dr. King: “Soul of America”
Democracy in 2024 (September 1, 2022) Remarks by President Biden on the Continued Battle for the “Soul of the Nation.“ President Biden: “We must never forget: We, the people, are the true heirs of the American experiment that began more than two centuries ago.” Independence National Historical ParkPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania (September 1, 2022) THE PRESIDENT: MyContinue reading “Dr. King: “Soul of America””
China Nuclear Submarines
Featured Image: Type 052D-class destroyer with the aircraft carrier Liaoning and other Chinese warships in April 2018. REUTERS/Stringer Business Insider: “China has launched new, more advanced ships at a steady clip in recent years, building what is now the world’s largest navy. It has also sent those ships on more complex operations across a wider swath of theContinue reading “China Nuclear Submarines”
ECOWAS address the Niger coupe.
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) meet to discuss Niger’s coupe. Premium Times: “On 26 July 2023, the Presidential Guard in Niger launched a coup and detained President Mohamed Bazoum and his family. President Bazoum speaks from detention, says coup has no justification.” The people appear to be standing on side of theContinue reading “ECOWAS address the Niger coupe.”
South Africa Democratic Alliance.
When Putin visits South Africa in August for the BRICS meeting members of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa; Putin will be arrested. The Democratic Alliance Party launches legal actions to ensure the government arrests Putin on International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for war crimes. Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, speaks to South AfricanContinue reading “South Africa Democratic Alliance.”
The U.S. Debt Ceiling Sparks Global Concerns.
“The IMF warned of negative consequences to the global economy if US leadership is unable to resolve its political impasse over negotiations to extend the debt ceiling.” https://mediacenter.imf.org/news/imf-briefing-us-debt-ceiling—g7/s/4aed5dc0-44e2-4d68-a51b-0c072c3347c8 The Debt Ceiling is the maximum amount the U.S. Government can borrow to meet its financial obligations. “The U.S. government’s deadline to raise the $31.4 trillion debtContinue reading “The U.S. Debt Ceiling Sparks Global Concerns.”
Vladimir Putin’s Victory Declaration.
Putin’s victory military parade speech. Putin touts a Russian victory over Ukraine and warns the West to reflect on the lessons of the Cold War. In his victory speech, Putin said, “Russians were united in a sacred fight with the West over Ukraine but the strains of war are evident at one of the mostContinue reading “Vladimir Putin’s Victory Declaration.”
Sudan’s Generals, send Representatives for Peace Talks
UN Envoy says Sudan’s warring Generals have agreed to send Representatives for negotiation talks. A regional spillover is of great concern. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudan-conflict-drives-100000-over-border-amid-crumbling-ceasefires-2023-05-02/ Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (L). RSF commander General Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo (R). Aljazeera: Ashraf Shazly (AP) “In 2019, the two united to overthrow a corrupt dictator, but have sinceContinue reading “Sudan’s Generals, send Representatives for Peace Talks”
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