East Africa

Major Human Trafficking Network Cracked Down in Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AXADLE) — On Friday, the Ethiopian National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) declared the dismantling of one of the country's most extensive human trafficking rings. This crackdown comes at a time when Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya grapple with escalating crises affecting countless lives. The operation led to the apprehension of 49 owners of travel agencies. Authorities seized an array of documents, including Ethiopian passports, birth…

Tragic Boarding School Fire Claims Lives of 17 Students in Kenya A devastating inferno swept through a dormitory at a boarding school in central Kenya, claiming the lives of 17 boys who were fast asleep while injuring 14 others, as reported by police and government representatives. Authorities have indicated that the death toll might increase following the disaster at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri county, with survivors currently receiving care in various hospitals. According to government spokesman Isaac…

Somali and Kenyan Leaders Tackle Terrorism and Regional Harmony at China-Africa Summit Beijing (AX) — On Thursday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened with Kenyan counterpart William Ruto amidst the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in the bustling heart of Beijing. Their conversation centered around pressing issues plaguing the region and the essential collaboration required to address them. The duo delved into the persistent menace of terrorism, with President Mohamud spotlighting Somalia's…

Somali President Shuns Ethiopian Prime Minister at Beijing Summit Beijing (AX) — In a notable diplomatic snub, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has rebuffed an invitation to rendezvous with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit taking place in Beijing. Sources privy to the situation reveal that efforts by African leaders, including those from Djibouti and Mauritania, alongside former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, the special envoy of the African Union,…

Turkey's Intelligence Chief Makes a Strategic Visit to Libya Amid Political Turmoil In a notable diplomatic move, Turkey's top intelligence officer embarked on a mission to Libya, where supporters of the Tripoli administration grapple with a political deadlock. This impasse has not only halted the nation’s oil exports but also threatened four years of relative calm. According to a Turkish security insider, Ibrahim Kalin, the head honcho of Turkey's National Intelligence Agency (MIT), met with Prime Minister Abdulhamid…

Nigerian Police Officers Honored for Exemplary Service in Somalia Mogadishu, 6 September 2024 – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has recognized 160 police officers from Nigeria for their remarkable dedication to fostering peace and security within Somalia. During a formal ceremony held in Mogadishu on Thursday, the officers, part of the 12th contingent of the Nigeria Formed Police Unit (NFPU-12), were decorated with prestigious African Union medals of honor. The event was led by ATMIS Police…

Family on trial for transferring $13 million to Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - A family has been dragged before a Mogadishu court for allegedly transferring nearly $13 million to members of the Al-Shabaab group, in a dramatic revelation that, if confirmed, would see them jailed for several years. The family of three close relatives and an ex-wife…

Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Eritrea ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Due to what it calls difficult "operating conditions," Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Eritrea effective Monday, in another major development in the Horn of Africa region, which has been gripped by instability. Ethiopia's national airline will stop flying to Eritrea, adding that the…

Egypt misusing Somalia for selfish Nile conflict gain, says minister AXADLE, Somalia - A regional minister in Somalia claims the government of Egypt is misusing the federal government of Somalia for selfish gains, arguing that the broader focus is on the conflict between Cairo and Addis Ababa over the Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile. Abdi Farah Said Juha, the…

At least 17 pupils have been killed and another 13 seriously injured after a fire ravaged through the dormitory of a boarding school north of Nairobi, police said Friday. An investigation has been launched into the deadly primary school blaze, and Kenya’s president has vowed that those responsible for the tragic incident “will be held to account”.