East Africa

Airstrikes target key Al-Shabaab bases in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - More than 19 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in the latest airstrike in Somalia, state media reported, noting that the operation was carried out in central regions where the militants have been antagonizing local residents. The airstrikes were activated in Ruunnirgood and Ceeldheer districts of…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - New details have emerged about the strained relationship between former intelligence chief Fahad Yasin and former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed alias Farmajo, which could shape the country's fragile political landscape. Several sources revealed to Axadlethe complex nature of the relationship between the two men, tragically ending a decade-long cooperation, which at one point threatened the security of the country due to the politicization of the National Intelligence Security Agency…

EU supports Somalia's sovereignty despite tensions with Ethiopia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The European Union (EU) has backed the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia, following an attack by Ethiopia, which is fighting for access to the Red Sea for the construction of a military base and a port. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held meetings with EU High…

Opposition MP Mohamed Abib Detained Upon Returning to Somaliland HARGEISA, Somaliland (AXADLE) – On Monday, Somaliland's security forces apprehended opposition Member of Parliament Mohamed Abib at Hargeisa Airport, right after he arrived from Dubai, UAE. Abib, known for his critical stance against President Muse Bihi Abdi, was intercepted as he set foot on the tarmac. Sources at the airport disclosed to Kaab TV that intelligence officials were on standby, ready to take action as soon as the MP deplaned. Deputy…

Explosion Shakes Mogadishu: Casualties Feared After Attack on Liido Beach On late Friday night, chaos erupted in Somalia’s bustling capital, Mogadishu, as a devastating explosion targeted a crowded locale. A massive blast reverberated through the city, particularly at the popular Liido beach, igniting fears of casualties. Immediately following the explosion, sounds of gunfire filled the air. Police spokesperson Ahmed Abdi communicated with Anadolu Agency (AA), reporting that law enforcement officials and various security…

Ethiopia Grapples with Tragic Landslide Aftermath as Rescue Efforts Intensify On Wednesday, Ethiopian rescuers raced against the clock to locate survivors following catastrophic landslides in a remote area of southern Ethiopia, which left at least 229 individuals dead. Humanitarian organizations sprang into action, eager to deliver vital emergency relief to the devastated community. Such a catastrophe marks one of the deadliest episodes in Ethiopia's history, a nation frequently plagued by climate-induced calamities.…

The Struggles of Youth Amidst Zimbabwe's Drought On a Tuesday morning, while other children attend school, five-year-old Talent is on a quest for fruit. His family’s crops have wilted under the relentless sun. The global El Niño phenomenon, wreaking havoc on weather patterns for over a year, coupled with the escalating climate crisis in Africa, leaves Talent's grandmother, Winnie Chihota, helpless as she witnesses the dreams of a generation fade away. In the heart of Zimbabwe's Mudzi district, agriculture serves as a…

Kagame Secures Another Term in Rwandan Election with Overwhelming Support Recent partial results reveal that Paul Kagame, Rwanda's President, has successfully achieved a resounding victory in the elections held on July 15, 2024. This triumph extends his grip on power for an additional five years, solidifying his authoritarian regime. Having steered the nation since the conclusion of the 1994 genocide and taken on the official title of president in 2000, Kagame garnered an astonishing 99.15% of the votes, as reported by the…

A Grim Discovery: Kenyan Police Capture Alleged Serial Killer On Monday, Kenyan authorities announced the capture of a suspected serial killer who confessed to the brutal murders of 42 women, including his own spouse, whose dismembered remains he discarded at a Nairobi waste disposal site. Since last Friday, law enforcement has uncovered nine disfigured bodies, swaddled in plastic wrapping, at a garbage dump in the Mukuru slum located south of Nairobi. This harrowing revelation has sent shockwaves throughout the nation.…

Kenyans Demand Accountability: President Ruto Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Unrest President William Ruto has taken the extraordinary step of dismissing nearly his entire cabinet in the wake of fierce protests against his government in Kenya. This East African country is still grappling with the aftermath of rallies held last month. What started as peaceful demonstrations against steep tax hikes devolved into chaos, culminating in police clashing with protesters, resulting in some damage to parliament. Mostly fueled by young…