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Ethiopia's Naval Base Deal with Somaliland Sparks Tensions in the Horn of Africa
Tensions are escalating in the Horn of Africa as Ethiopia pursues a deal to secure twelve miles of sea access along the Somaliland coast for the next 50 years. The agreement includes plans for Ethiopia to construct a naval base at the port of Berbera in exchange for recognizing Somaliland as an independent country in the future. The potential deal has triggered opposition from Somalia, which views the growing ties and military cooperation between Ethiopia and Somaliland as an assault on its territorial integrity and has labeled it "an act of aggression." Somaliland seceded from Somalia in 1991 but lacks international recognition as an independent state.
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The World Bank has approved a loan of $102 million for Pakistan. According to the bank, the funds will be allocated for microcredit and microfinance initiatives, benefiting approximately 1.89 million individuals. Additionally, the World Bank stated that this financial suppo...
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Senior politician Hafiz Hussain Ahmed has passed away after a prolonged illness. He was suffering from kidney disease and was associated with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F).
Hafiz Hussain Ahmed was born in 1...
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