![Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of the opposition Waddani Party received more than 60 percent of the vote [File: Abdirahman Aleeli/AP]](https://i0.wp.com/www.horndiplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AP24318279711094-1732001545.webp?resize=218%2C150&ssl=1 "Somaliland Supreme Court Confirms Abdirahman Irro’s Election Victory")
Powerful Turkish defence can stop Israel’s war on Palestinians — Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Türkiye would prevent Israel's brutal attacks on Palestinians in the event of Ankara being "very strong" in the defence industry.
Speaking in his hometown in the northeastern province of...
Lammy urged to listen to cross party support for Somaliland recognition
By: The Independent
David Lammy is being pushed to urgently review Britain’s foreign policy towards a potential key ally in the Red Sea conflict with the Houthis and officially recognise Somaliland.
The former UK protectorate...
Türkiye pushes for diplomatic, economic influence in Africa
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AFP
Türkiye grows its clout in international affairs while seeking to make new friends on the world stage. A recent high-profile visit to Niger by Turkish ministers and a new deal with Somalia for oil...
13 things you didn’t know about Biniam Girmay, the first Black rider to win a Tour de France stage
BY KRISTIN JENNY SOURCE: Cyclingweekly
Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) is making a name for himself during this year’s Tour de France with two stage wins to his name already. In winning stage three, he became the first Black African to win a...
We don’t have to repay UK for axed deal -Rwanda
By Wedaeli Chibelushi in London & Samba Cyuzuzo in Kigali, BBC News & BBC Great Lakes
Rwanda has said it is not required to refund the UK after a multi-million pound migrant deal between the two countries was scrapped.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints Stephen Doughty MP as Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
By: MoDuale
Stephen Doughty was appointed Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office on 8 July 2024. He was elected as the MP for Cardiff South and Penarth in July 2024.
Labour wins general election, Keir Starmer will be UK prime minister
BY: BBC NEWS
The Labour Party has won the 2024 general election, and Sir Keir Starmer will now be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom.
Labour reached 326 seats just after...
Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister
By: Financial Times
Humza Yousaf has said he will resign as Scotland’s first minister, forcing his Scottish National party into a leadership contest ahead of the UK general election expected this year.
At...
Rageh Omaar receiving care after becoming unwell on air, ITV says
By: The Guardian
The ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is receiving medical care after becoming “unwell” live on-air, ITV has said.
The ITV News international affairs editor was presenting the News at Ten on Friday evening when...
Abdi Nageeye reclaims Rotterdam Marathon title and sets new Dutch national record
By: RunningMagazine
Runners and fans at the Rotterdam Marathon observed a poignant moment of silence on Sunday morning before the race, in memory of world marathon record-holder, Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, who died tragically in a car accident earlier...
![British Prime Minister Keir Starmer looks on, at Number 10 Downing Street, following the results of the election, in London, UK, July 5, 2024 [Kevin Coombs/Reuters]](https://i0.wp.com/www.horndiplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-07-05T115520Z_52034812_RC2ZO8AP0G9J_RTRMADP_3_BRITAIN-ELECTION-1720202222.webp?resize=100%2C70&ssl=1 "New PM Starmer names first cabinet after landslide win")
