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As the relentless turmoil persists in the eastern realms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a heart-wrenching humanitarian calamity unfurls in neighboring Burundi. With every dawn, the tide of desperate individuals swells, eager to escape the strife across the northwestern frontier. Amidst dire circumstances, many resort to precariously fashioned boats, daring the unpredictable Rusizi River in a daring bid for safety. Wednesday witnessed an incredible influx—over 9,000 souls crossed over, each bringing tales of…

What's Behind the Visa Denial for Former Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble? NAIROBI, Kenya (AXADLE) – A sudden pivot in travel plans. What caused this unexpected hitch? Former Somali Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, a name echoing through political corridors, found his path to South Africa recently obstructed. An unexpected visa denial from the South African High Commission in Nairobi sparked curiosity and conjecture across Somali social media…

MOGADISHU, Somalia: A Nation's Voice Suffocated? By Ali Musa, Axadle Times International–Monitoring Mogadishu streets pulsate with life as tuk-tuks zip past the cacophony of markets, their drivers braving the city's harsh realities. Among the jarring mix of honks and chatter, a new name has emerged: Sayid Ali, known locally as 'Saan Miyaa'. Yet, Sayid’s tale unfolds not as a heroic saga, but as a somber reflection of freedoms eroding under pressure. A distressed echo resonates in Sayid's recent ordeal.…

Sanctions on Rwanda’s Minister Amid Heightened Tensions in Eastern Congo NAIROBI, Kenya (AXADLE) – In a move sending ripples through the Great Lakes region, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Rwanda's Minister of State for Regional Integration, James Kabarebe. The sanctions were imposed for his alleged pivotal participation in the ongoing discord in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Alongside Kabarebe, a senior member of an armed group has also come under scrutiny. Why now, one…

Strengthening Bonds: Egypt and Saudi Arabia Foster Energy Partnership CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Kaab TV) – Earlier this week, an illuminating chapter unfolded in the chronicles of international energy cooperation. On the bustling streets of Cairo, amidst the clamoring vibrancy, Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, and Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy, Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, inked a deal that could potentially redefine bilateral ties in the energy sector. What was the purpose? It was an…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – In the pre-dawn hush of Thursday morning, a meticulously orchestrated onslaught shook five districts in the Middle Shabelle region. Al-Shabaab, notorious for their unyielding fervor, waged these synchronized assaults, leaving destruction and heartache in their wake. Stories from the region paint a grim tableau of the day’s events. Whispers of terror unravel against the backdrop of the Middle Shabelle, where militants, bristling with weapons, swept through El Baraf, Al-Kowthar, El Ali Ahmed,…

Mogadishu: A New Chapter in UK-Somalia Relations "Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions." - Winston Churchill The political sands of Somalia are once again shifting, and at the heart of the change is the appointment of Charles Nicholas King as the new UK ambassador to this vibrant yet complex nation. As Kaab TV (perhaps surprisingly) initially reported, King takes over from Michael Nithavrianakis MVO, promising a fresh wind in bilateral relations. Scheduled to…

The heart of East Africa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, recently played host to an assembly of policymakers and tech magnates from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). Countries like Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda found themselves at the epicenter of an evolving dialogue on Internet development. Can you imagine the excitement of convergence around such pivotal topics of digital transformation, infrastructure, and regional integration? The event attracted a varied audience of 250…

Mogadishu's Power Struggle: A Deep Dive into Somalia’s Political Turmoil MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – In a significant political uproar, key judicial and audit figures, including Attorney General Sulayman Mohamoud and Banadir Regional Court Judge Salah Ali Mohamud, may soon find themselves ousted, as per sources close to Villa Somalia reported by Kaab TV News. What's prompting this upheaval? It’s an intricate tale of power, greed, and allegations of an audacious multi-million-dollar…

Ethiopia: A Pillar in Africa's Quest for Peace and Stability ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – In the corridors of Africa's diplomatic landscape, Ethiopia's recent election to the African Union Peace and Security Council has resonated with both symbolic and strategic significance. The head of the African Union Mission in Somalia, Mohamed El-Amine Souef, shared his perspective on this development with Ethiopia's national news outlet, ENA. He articulated Ethiopia's new role as not merely a…