East Africa

Galgacyo (AX) - On Sunday, a fierce skirmish in Labi Maygaag, east of Mudug, north-central Somalia, left at least 10 dead and 15 others maimed. The clash pitted tribal militias from Northeastern State and Galmudug against each other, rooted in a contentious land dispute and simmering clan feud. The regional governors of Mudug from both factions vowed to deploy military force to quell the hostilities. Meanwhile, initiatives are afoot to broker a peaceful settlement. The fray endured for several hours on Sunday. Anxiety…

Florian Wirtz (L) of Germany clashes with Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland during their UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match in Frankfurt, Germany on June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Fan)Niclas Fullkrug netted a late goal, enabling Germany to level with Switzerland at 1-1 on Sunday and advance as Group A champions to the Euro 2024 round of 16.Having already secured qualification with two earlier victories, they needed just a draw to top the group.The hosts came out swinging, with Kai Havertz forcing a sharp save from Switzerland's…

Ruto's administration has been blindsided by weeklong uproar, sparked by grievances about his economic strategies. Kenya's President William Ruto expressed he was 'chuffed' with the youth showcasing their dissent 'calmly' President Ruto announced he’s open for a “chat” with the thousands of “calm” young souls who staged nationwide protests this week against looming tax hikes. The demonstrators kicked things off Tuesday, accusing Ruto of backpedaling on his promise to curb taxes and ease living expenses. Drummed up on…

Earlier this week, geologist Abbas Sharaky predicted that the middle section of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) would be raised from 625 meters to 640 meters. Consequently, the fifth filling could stockpile 23 billion cubic meters of water, increasing the reservoir’s total from 41 billion cubic meters to 64 billion. Sharaky reflected on the four previous fillings, which commenced every early July starting in 2020, coinciding with the rain season. Initially, the dam's wall stood at 565 meters, holding around five…

Government officials didn't treat worries over the Port of Djibouti's ranking casually. Last week, ministers handling Economy, Finance and Industry, Infrastructure and Equipment, Trade and Tourism, and Budget gathered for a pivotal meeting. A World Bank team, spearheaded by Global Director of Transport Nicolas Peltier-Thiberge, joined them. The meeting agenda? Tackling the port ranking issue directly.The CPPI 2023 report, crafted by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, measures ports based on ship time…

FAO’s rep, Etienne Peterschmitt, hailed the fresh funds and stressed their role in bolstering food security and toughening resilience for folks near the Shabelle River. "This team-up boosts each project’s potency and fosters shared duty and joint action to overhaul Somalia's chow chain," Peterschmitt remarked in a Mogadishu release. FAO said the initiative aids Somali growers with flood defense and solid irrigation, aiding them to harness their land more efficiently and long-term. They noted this project covers crafting an…

Recently, Hon Fawsia Yusuf Adam alleged that she was pressured by Somali leadership to withdraw from the African Union Chairwoman race in favor of Djibouti, despite verbal and formal support from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. This episode spotlights Somalia’s substantial deficiencies in asserting its own interests within the Horn of Africa and beyond. It underscores a troubling lack of resolve to safeguard our national prerogatives. This isn't an isolated case; back in October 2023, the Somali government requested…

Military sources conveyed that the apprehension was facilitated by intel relayed by locals in El-dher district. The nabbed individual admitted, under interrogation, to being a big cheese in Galgaduud region. This capture follows hot on the heels of reports highlighting teamwork between Al-Shabaab and Houthi rebels. U.S. intelligence sources indicated that the Houthis have been arming Al-Shabaab with advanced weaponry and logistical support, stirring worries about an uptick in regional violence. A recent piece from VOA News…

Boqole, a prominent character in North Western of Somalia’s football realm, guarded the goal for the Ministry of Finance’s premier squad in the unrecognized republic. Team chairman Kamal Mohamed Yusuf, who went to the crash site, said Abdishakur's passing left a huge void in the sports community. "He was the team’s cornerstone. His death was a thunderbolt to us. It hit me hard, as well as the rest of the crew," Kamal mentioned.Mohamed Abdi Abdilahi, an ex-teammate from Burco, hailed Boqole's outstanding prowess. "Abdishakur…

Mogadishu (AX) - Discussions have begun between the Somali government and the U.N. political mission office in Somalia to orchestrate a seamless switch from the U.N. special political mission to a U.N. Country Team. Ambassador Yusuf Garad Omar, the ex-Foreign Minister, spearheads the Somali government's technical squad, while the Deputy Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary-General commands the U.N. side. On X (formerly known as Twitter), Ambassador Omar mentioned, "Somalia has kicked off talks with the U.N. to…