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Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

Biden extends US economic sanctions over security situation in Somalia – White House
By: Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent’s fitness for...

Yemen’s Houthis vow continued support for Gaza despite Israeli attacks

Yemen’s Houthis vow continued support for Gaza despite Israeli attacks
By: Anadolu Agency Yemen’s Houthis said Sunday that Israeli attacks would not deter the group from continuing their military escalation in support of the war-torn Gaza Strip. At least six people were killed...

Horn of Africa to have warmer-than-usual temperatures in August-October

A forest pond in Kenya, captured by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The Greater Horn of Africa is forecasted to receive above-average rainfall this season, bringing relief from prolonged drought but also posing potential flood risks.
By: XINHUA The Horn of Africa region will have warmer than usual temperatures during the August-October season, the climate prediction agency of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said Saturday. Temperatures in some...

Houthis Hit Singapore-Registered Containership Bound for Somalia

EUNAVFOR Aspides reports over 250 requests from merchant ships in the past five months (Aspides)
BY THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE The authorities in Singapore and the UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed that a Singapore-flagged containership sustained minor damage in the latest Houthi attack on merchant ships. As with earlier attacks, the Houthis’ spokesperson said...

Türkiye, Somalia sign deal on cooperation in hydrocarbons field

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar (R) and Somali Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Abdirizak Omar Mohamed during a ceremony on hydrocarbon cooperation, Istanbul, Türkiye, July 18, 2024. (IHA Photo)
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES An agreement on hydrocarbon exploration and production between Türkiye and Somalia was signed in Istanbul on Thursday, marking another point in close relations between the two countries. The...

Kagame seeks fourth term as Rwandan president

AFP Many Rwandans have only known Paul Kagame as president
By Danai Nesta Kupemba, BBC News & BBC Great Lakes Service,  Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, feared and admired in equal measure, is seeking to extend his 24-year rule in an election analysts say he will win by a...

Trump rally shooter ID’ed as Thomas Matthew Crooks by FBI

Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. Rebecca Droke | Afp | Getty Images
By: NBC NEWS Law enforcement authorities have identified the man who made an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The FBI said the shooter, who is dead, was identified as...

13 things you didn’t know about Biniam Girmay, the first Black rider to win a Tour de France stage

Biniam Girmay (Image credit: Getty Images)
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

Getty Images Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) and Rwandan President Paul Kagame (R) were proponents of the controversial scheme
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.

First Democratic senator challenges Biden candidacy

First Democratic senator challenges Biden candidacy PHOTO BY Reuters
By: BBC The first Democratic senator has questioned President Joe Biden's election chances, after seven congressman urged the 81-year-old to step aside. Michael Bennet of Colorado said that he expected the president...