East Africa

Mogadishu (AX) — A father and his son faced a heartrending fate in Wajir County, Kenya, attempting to save their family's goat from a treacherously narrow, air-starved well. This sorrowful event acts as a poignant reminder of the dangers hiding within the region's exposed water sources, igniting urgent appeals for enhanced safety measures. The grim scenario began when the family’s goat plummeted into a slender, deep well. In an act of heroic impulsivity, the young son descended to rescue the animal but was swiftly overcome…

LONDON, United Kingdom (AX) — Officials from Belarus announced on a somber Sunday that a group of 15 injured refugees, among them individuals from Somalia, were discovered close to the Belarus-Poland boundary. These refugees reported that Polish security forces had allegedly attacked them, pushing them back harshly. It appears they were subjected to violent acts, including beatings and pepper-spray assaults, and were pursued by dogs near a border fence. The State Border Committee of Belarus stated the visible marks, like…

Djibouti pulled off a stunning 1-0 upset against Rwanda in the CHAN 2025 qualifiers at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Sunday. The decisive moment came from a late goal scored by Gabriel Dadzie. Djibouti was compelled to play their 'home' leg on Rwandan turf due to bans by CAF and FIFA but exhibited solid gameplay and seized a rare chance to leave the home crowd shocked.This match was supposed to be a fresh chapter for Rwanda at the newly spruced up Amahoro Stadium. Unfortunately, they failed to scorch the back of the net…

On Monday, it was revealed that Qatar Charity (QC) has rolled out a multitude of economic empowerment initiatives, targeting the 150 most impoverished families scattered across the diverse landscape of Somalia.These initiatives, all designed to boost income, encompass a range of resources. From livestock, including cows and sheep, to three-wheeled transport carts and convenient small retail outlets. Women have particularly benefited from sewing machines, while support for agriculture and handicrafts rounds out the array of…

Kenya's Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua teamed up with the US Undersecretary for the Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Thea Mei Lee, to seal a labour cooperation deal. The pact, formalized on October 28, 2024, promises to introduce top-notch labour practices to Kenya courtesy of the US. In a bid to bolster workers' rights and uplift labour conditions, Kenya inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Department of Labour. This document aims to refine labour standards…

Human Rights Watch has strongly called on the Burkinabe authorities to carry out a "swift and comprehensive" inquiry into the tragic massacre of civilians in Barsalogho, a town that recently endured a catastrophic event on August 24, 2024. This horrific attack was perpetrated by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated group, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wa al-Muslimeen (JNIM), leading to the loss of over 130 lives, with countless others left injured. Carine Kaneza Nantulya, the Deputy Director for Africa at Human Rights Watch, articulated the…

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has greenlit a whopping $134 million to kickstart two landmark initiatives aimed at helping vulnerable farming communities in Somalia and Iraq toughen up against climate change.Steered by the good folks over at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, these game-changing projects will arm millions of farmers and herders with the skills to tackle climate chaos like droughts and floods head-on.Kaveh Zahedi, chief honcho of FAO’s Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre unveiled the country's most extensive Emergency and Trauma Center at Madiina Hospital in Mogadishu on Tuesday. This marks a significant leap forward in the national healthcare scene. This cutting-edge medical hub can serve 200 patients at once and features specialized zones for patient care, urgent treatment, and childbirth. The center is anticipated to serve as a vital resource, particularly for Somali troops and civilians embroiled in ongoing conflicts with insurgent…

SFF president Ali Abdi Mohamed (sporting a blue shirt)The Somalia Football Federation (SFF) has firmly rejected any allegations of bias among its referees.The federation emphasized its dedication to elevating the country's football to meet global standards. In a statement, the SFF highlighted the role of football as more than just a pastime; it's a source of jobs for young people, a deterrent from negative influences, and a glue holding the nation together despite its ongoing security troubles. "Some naysayers have been…

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye took to the podium recently, emphasizing to the electorate that the upcoming election on November 17 is set to be conducted with utmost transparency and fairness. He urged everyone involved to practice "restraint" as a critical component of the electoral process. In his address, Faye called upon all political factions to behave with "responsibility, restraint, and moderation." He reiterated his unwavering dedication to conducting "free, democratic, and transparent" elections, an essential…