Jubbaland has blocked access to the capital city Kismayo

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Southern Somali State Shutters Main City, Airport Ahead of Election-Senior Local Official The southern Somali state of Jubbaland has blocked access to the capital city Kismayo and its main airport ahead of Thursday’s vote to elect a president of the semi-autonomous region, a senior regional official said on Tuesday. The […]

Italy: Conte resigns

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                                        Crisis in Italy       The Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has declared the government of right-wing legacy and populist five-star movement to be over. “The current crisis inevitably […]

Geneva summit mulls rules on trading protected animals and plants

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  Conservationists warned of “unprecedented” species declines Saturday as countries met in Geneva to tighten rules on trade in elephant ivory and products from other endangered animal and plants. Thousands of conservationists and policymakers from more than 180 countries will meet for 12 days to evaluate regulations and species protection […]