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In East Africa, exports face challenges due to Houthi attacks causing delays in sea freight pickup. Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, and Kenya struggle with high sea freight costs. Bad roads and conflicts hinder transportation of goods in East Africa, leading to delays and increased costs. Major shipping lines stopping Red Sea operations cause supply chain disruptions in sea port states. The increased cost of sea freight negatively impacts global trade volumes. Coastal states like Tanzania, Kenya, and Somalia may benefit from…

A sideline meeting took place on April 15 in Paris during the international humanitarian conference for Sudan at the Arab World Institute. It brought together around forty different stakeholders from civil society.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently visited army training schools in Mogadishu to inspect troops heading to the front lines and undergoing advanced training in Turkey. President Mohamud spoke to the soldiers, stressing the government's commitment to defeating terrorism and rebuilding the National Army. During his visit, President Mohamud met with top military officials to discuss ongoing military operations in south and central Somalia. The President highlighted the importance of liberating areas under al-Shabab…

Confirming reports state the ransom was delivered recently. A video surfaced online showing an aircraft dropping a bag near the ship, believed to contain the money. Pirate Abdiashid Yusuf disclosed the operation to Reuters, revealing the distribution of funds among the team to evade authorities. The $5 million ransom for the ship MV Abdullah's release and the crew came from a UK-based marine insurer, also known as a P&I club in the maritime sector. The International Group, a coalition of 12 P&I Clubs, covers 90% of…

In Guinea, the end of the trial for the September 28 massacre is nearing. Delayed by several weeks due to Eid and debates on reclassifying the crimes as against humanity, this is one of the final stages of the trial that has just begun. Yesterday (Monday), confrontations started. Some defendants took the stand. Defendants whose accounts vary on key aspects of the case.

 Talaado, April, 16, 2024 (AX) - Kooxaha burcad badeeda Soomaalida ayaa sii daayay markab ay afduubteen oo lagu magacaabo MV Abdullah, kadib markii laga qaatay lacag madax furasho ah oo gaareysa 5 milyan oo dollar, sida ay sheegeen labo kamid ah burcad badeedda markabkaas haysatay.“Laba habeen ka hor ayaa lacagta naloo keenay sidii caadada ahayd, waxaan hubinay in lacagtaasi ay tahay mid been abuur ah iyo in kale, kadibna lacagta ayaan u qeybsanay koox kooxo, kadib waan baxnay anagoo ka fogaanay ciidamada dowladda”ayuu…

In Somalia, the Attorney General's Office is investigating the Somali Journalists Syndicate for alleged use of fake licenses and financial wrongdoing, resulting in a court freezing their assets. The probe focuses on potential criminal activities under Somali law, with orders to seize the syndicate's bank accounts. Once the investigation concludes, formal charges will be filed as part of a legal battle initiated by the SJS against the Somali government. The SJS accuses officials of human rights violations and war crimes, with…

In Edmonton, the authorities found Mohamed Abdi, 32, dead in a truck. Abdi was intentionally shot, marking the ninth murder in the city this year. A white truck was spotted fleeing the scene, prompting police to seek additional witnesses. Toronto also faced a harrowing incident, as Ibrahim Abdikarim, 30, was shot three times near Queen and Portland streets in broad daylight. The chaos led bystanders to flee, and the assailant escaped in a vehicle. The relationship between Abdikarim and the shooter remains uncertain.…

Approximately forty civil society organizations, including Amnesty International, are against Shell's sale of its land activities until the multinational cleans up the pollution it left behind. In January, the Anglo-Dutch major announced an agreement to sell its assets in the Niger Delta for up to $2.4 billion. An open letter calling on Nigerian authorities to stop this sale was published on Monday.

In December 2023, Somalia moved closer to joining the East African Community (EAC) by signing the treaty to become the bloc’s eighth member. This step has the potential to greatly benefit Somalia and its neighboring countries, but only if the entrenched criminal activities that threaten Somalia’s stability and economic growth are eradicated. For the current EAC members, advantages include increased opportunities for foreign investments. By reducing trade barriers, facilitating cross-border commerce, creating new business…