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In Mogadishu, a suspected al-Shabab militant died with his two children when an IED he was making exploded. His wife was also injured in the blast. The police spokesperson said the incident happened in Elasha Biyaha, 15km south of Mogadishu. No arrests were made after security forces arrived at the scene. "A militant crafting landmines in his home caused an explosion that killed his children and injured his wife," stated Abdifatah, the spokesperson. Similar incidents have occurred before, with explosions happening in houses…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared that Türkiye has completely severed and is continuing to sever all commercial relations with Israel in response to the conflict in Gaza. Speaking at the fifth conference of the Inter-Parliamentary Jerusalem Platform in Istanbul on April 26, Erdoğan stated, "The Israeli authorities believe they can silence us, but they cannot control my heart or words. Their efforts are futile." Erdoğan highlighted Türkiye's recent decision to impose trade restrictions on Israel, including…

Jowhar (HOL) - The Director of the Somali National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe, urged traditional elders in the Middle Shabelle region to work together to stop deadly inter-clan conflicts along the Hiiraan-Middle Shabelle border. The land dispute between the Hawadle and Abgal communities has led to violent clashes in the Moqokori and Aden Yabal districts, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. A mediation gathering between the two clans took place in the Middle…

At the Baledogle Military Airfield in Somalia, the Somali army celebrated the graduation of Danab Advanced Infantry Brigade recruits after completing an intense training program on April 9, 2023. The Somali government acknowledged that rations meant for elite soldiers, trained by the United States, were misused within a specific unit. Following an investigation, several officers were suspended and detained, although their identities have not been disclosed. A statement released on Thursday highlighted the government's…

Kenya Airways planes at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya are under scrutiny for customs issues. The airline accuses Congolese authorities of harassment for detaining two staff members despite a court order for their release. Kenya's government is also unhappy with the arrest and detention of its citizens abroad. Employees were reportedly detained for incomplete customs documentation regarding valuable cargo. Kenya Airways expressed concern over the treatment of its innocent staff and called it…

In Hargeisa, authorities detained three Hargeisa Local Council members for challenging plans to evict poor people from a construction site. The arrested officials are Siikawi, Said Jama, and Fidaar, with Fidaar allegedly facing police violence during the incident. The disagreement arose over a location in the Gobonimo market, where the local government seeks to erect a new edifice for the June 26 District headquarters in Hargeysa. In response, MP Barkhad Jama Batuun of the Somaliland House of Representatives criticized the…

Mogadishu, Somalia - The river in Beledweyne, the capital of Hiiraan, swelled from heavy rain, alarming locals. Heavy rainfall in Hiiraan and Ethiopian Somali overflowed the Shabelle River, nearing peak levels. Reports show the river flooded areas near Jowhar, affecting regions like Baarey and Kukaay. The Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Hirshabelle, Mohamed Bashir Qasim Daqare, stated that floods have hit areas including Mandere and Bayahaw. SoDMA warned of flooding in districts like Jowhar, Buulaburde, and Dolow. East…

In Mogadishu's Yaqshid district, former South West State MP Ali Omar Gaab was fatally shot by armed gunmen who quickly fled the scene. Security forces arrived but failed to make any arrests. The al-Shabab militant group has taken credit for the killing, citing Gaab as a Member of Parliament for the South West Somalia administration. Both the South West State authorities and the federal government have not yet issued a statement regarding this tragic incident.

The international affairs editor fell ill while hosting News at Ten on Friday night. ITV confirmed Rageh Omaar's health condition and expressed his gratitude for the well-wishes. Omaar, the ITV News presenter, is currently under medical supervision following his on-air distress. During the News at Ten broadcast, Omaar struggled with delivering the news, causing concern among viewers. An ITV News representative acknowledged the audience's worry regarding Omaar's well-being. Omaar's exact situation during the incident…

The Horn of Africa is set to have increased rainfall from May to July, with some areas getting wetter than usual, according to the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The ICPAC forecasts wetter conditions for northern regions, affecting countries like Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, as well as western and coastal Kenya. Heavy rains in the region have caused flooding resulting in casualties and damages. Kenya has…