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Somali Defense Minister Dismisses Ethiopian Threats, Pledges to Protect National Sovereignty
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Defense Minister, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, is resolute in standing tall against Ethiopia’s recent saber-rattling, stating unequivocally that Somalia is primed to counter any belligerence directed toward its defense forces or citizens.
During a speech in the heart of Mogadishu, Nur declared, "Somalia and Ethiopia should coexist in harmony and good neighborly spirit, yet if the fragile leadership of Abiy and Jula stumbles in upholding peace, then those stoking discord shall soon realize the gravity…
Hashi Energy Faces $54 Million Tax Appeal Defeat Amid Impending Liquidation
NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — Hashi Energy, a key player in the petroleum industry, hit a wall attempting to shake off a Sh7 billion ($54 million) tax demand from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). This tax debacle only adds to the company’s economic woes as liquidation looms large.
Kenyan Court Hands Over Deputy President’s Impeachment Case to Chief Justice
In the heart of Nairobi, Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua spoke to lawmakers before they voted on his impeachment at the Parliament buildings on October 8, 2024. Photo by REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi/File.
On Friday, Kenya's high court decided that the impeachment case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should go to the Chief Justice for further examination.
The vote came in on Tuesday, with parliament deciding to impeach Gachagua on 11 charges. These included accusations of personal enrichment and inciting…
Kenya’s President Urgently Appeals for Funds to Support Haiti Mission
Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille has jetted off to Kenya, engaging in discussions with President William Ruto.
Kenya has urgently sought global financial backing to keep their police forces active in Haiti, an operation extended by another year.
Since its launch in June, this international security mission aims to curb the violent grip gangs have on Port-au-Prince and its outskirts.
The UN reports over 3,600 fatalities in Haiti this year alone, with more than 100 being children, and half a million individuals have…
Kenya mandates that refugees hand over their passports by October or risk deportation.
John Burugu, holding the ship’s wheel as Kenya’s Refugee Affairs Commissioner, recently faced the media. He laid down a fresh mandate for refugees, a summons demanding they relinquish their passports, pointing to jitters over travel document fiddling while spotlighting the need to toe the line on international laws.
Ethiopian Troops Initiate Mortar Strikes Following al-Shabaab Attack in Wajid District
Baidoa (AX) — In a burst of conflict, Ethiopian forces fire mortars across Somalia's Bakool region in Wajid district after an al-Shabaab raid on their military outpost Friday night, as locals recount.The clash escalated into a fierce battle involving both Ethiopian troops and al-Shabaab fighters, with heavy artillery being employed on both sides. Witnesses noted the significant shelling by Ethiopian forces responding to the initial onslaught.While specifics on casualties are scarce, local leaders have yet to share an…
Basketball Icon Fisher Visits Kenya for Coaching Clinic as NBA Turns Its Gaze to Africa
NBA Icon Fisher Lands in Kenya for Basketball Coaching Event Amid NBA Africa Focus
Derek Fisher, a titan in the basketball world and former NBA standout, touched down in Kenya to share his expertise with budding hoops stars. The NBA's broader mission to unearth and cultivate emerging talent in Africa underpins Fisher's visit. Reporting from the scene, our intrepid correspondent Olivia Bizot gives us the scoop.
Kenya Plans to Allocate $775,000 for the Evacuation of Nationals Stranded in the Middle East
On Wednesday, Kenya revealed plans to earmark approximately 775,000 USD, aiming to support its security forces and allied agencies in evacuating citizens trapped amid the tensions between Israel and Lebanon. This decision comes in response to the region's increasingly unstable environment.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who doubles as the head of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, informed the Senate of the government's unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of all 26,000 Kenyans residing in the tumultuous…
Haiti’s Prime Minister Conille Touches Down in Kenya
Kenya has committed to dispatching an additional 600 police officers to Haiti, aiming to curb the influence of gangs gripping Port-au-Prince and its surroundings. Talks will center on hastening this deployment, crucial for reinstating peace in the embattled areas.
Haiti's Prime Minister, Garry Conille, is presently in Kenya for an official four-day stint,set to engage with President William Ruto and high-ranking officials. Their dialogues will emphasize quickly sending the extra 600 officers to Haiti, refocusing efforts to…
VIDEO: The Tragic Drowning of Two Top Navy SEALs During an Anti-Terror Operation in Full View
The Navy's conclusions come after several moons filled with inquiries about the Jan. 11 mishap.
CENTCOM has decided to halt its search for two U.S. Navy SEALs lost during a nocturnal operation.
Two brave U.S. Navy SEALs tragically drowned in a pitch-black raid off Somalia's shores last Jan., weighed down by their gear, as revealed by a military probe carried out last Friday.
The report from the Naval Special Warfare Command closes a heartrending nine-month journey to solve the mystery of how two top-tier operatives lost…