East Africa

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, admitted that the Danab Special Forces had sold food rations donated by the United States government. This acknowledgment came a few days after the federal government of Somalia addressed the incident. Nur disclosed in an interview with Universal TV that the theft of Danab rations was confirmed two weeks ago, and some of the involved officers were apprehended about a week ago. Following the theft, several officers have been taken into custody.…

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Defense Abdikhadir Mohamed Noor has admitted that high-ranking officials of the U.S.-trained elite unit were involved in the misappropriation of rations donated by the United States, although their identities were not disclosed. During an interview with Universal Somali TV on Saturday, Minister Noor disclosed that the diversion of rations took place last month and that the officers linked to the incident have been under detention for five days. He mentioned that the food supplies were…

Tanzania has vowed to continue supporting Somalia in defense and security for lasting peace. President Samia Suluhu Hassan affirmed this commitment during a meeting with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The Somali leader is on a brief state visit to Tanzania. President Samia expressed readiness to offer training in defense, health, and education to Somalis. Additionally, both countries aim to enhance collaboration in health and education sectors. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud thanked Tanzania for its support during tough times. He noted that…

In Cairo, following the recent Red Sea attack on a British oil tanker, a high-ranking Houthi official in Yemen's capital is promising to target U.S. interests throughout the region, including military bases in Djibouti, Eritrea, and other locations on the east coast of Africa. Some analysts believe this is part of an Iranian plan to enhance Tehran's influence in the Middle East. According to reports from Arab media, the Yemeni Houthis, who predominantly control the north of the country and a portion of the Red Sea coast,…

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced that Kenya has allocated 4 billion shillings to address the severe flooding caused by heavy rains in the country. The government is taking steps to prevent further disasters from the ongoing rains, despite the meteorological department's warning of continued heavy rainfall for the next three days. Since the heavy rainfall began, 70 people have died, 22 have been injured, and eight are missing. A total of 131,179 people have been affected by the floods, with plans in place to…

In Somalia, Mogadishu - The battle against Al-Shabaab in Somalia is gaining momentum, with the government reporting over 100 militants deserting their cause in recent weeks to support peace and stability in the country. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been actively leading operations against the group for the past two years, resulting in the loss of key territories in rural central and southern regions. The Federal Republic of Somalia is welcoming defectors in alignment with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's…

In Mogadishu, a suspected al-Shabab militant died with his two children when an IED he was making exploded. His wife was also injured in the blast. The police spokesperson said the incident happened in Elasha Biyaha, 15km south of Mogadishu. No arrests were made after security forces arrived at the scene. "A militant crafting landmines in his home caused an explosion that killed his children and injured his wife," stated Abdifatah, the spokesperson. Similar incidents have occurred before, with explosions happening in houses…

Jowhar (HOL) - The Director of the Somali National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe, urged traditional elders in the Middle Shabelle region to work together to stop deadly inter-clan conflicts along the Hiiraan-Middle Shabelle border. The land dispute between the Hawadle and Abgal communities has led to violent clashes in the Moqokori and Aden Yabal districts, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. A mediation gathering between the two clans took place in the Middle…

At the Baledogle Military Airfield in Somalia, the Somali army celebrated the graduation of Danab Advanced Infantry Brigade recruits after completing an intense training program on April 9, 2023. The Somali government acknowledged that rations meant for elite soldiers, trained by the United States, were misused within a specific unit. Following an investigation, several officers were suspended and detained, although their identities have not been disclosed. A statement released on Thursday highlighted the government's…

Kenya Airways planes at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya are under scrutiny for customs issues. The airline accuses Congolese authorities of harassment for detaining two staff members despite a court order for their release. Kenya's government is also unhappy with the arrest and detention of its citizens abroad. Employees were reportedly detained for incomplete customs documentation regarding valuable cargo. Kenya Airways expressed concern over the treatment of its innocent staff and called it…