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Nairobi, Kenya (Horn Observer) – A significant and decisive moment unfolded late Saturday when Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and an assortment of political and armed factions inked a charter to form what they boldly call a "government of peace and unity." This pivot, rather than stitching the nation's frayed seams, seems to only deepen the schism in a country that has been torn asunder by nearly two years of intense civil strife. Imagine a room shrouded in secrecy, hushed voices marking the occasion in Nairobi,…

In the ever-unpredictable landscape of international politics, few things shock as profoundly as allegations of cold-blooded executions. Such chilling claims hit the headlines from Mali—a country already grappling with complex layers of conflict. On a nondescript Monday, reports emerged that the military executed at least 24 civilians in the north of the country. Were these simply rumors? Or do they point to a deeper, more troubling reality? An accusation of this magnitude could not escape the ears of anyone with a stake…

Nairobi: Unveiling a Health Crisis Fuels by Illicit Opioid Export NAIROBI, Kenya - In what seems like a move long-awaited, Indian officials have taken a decisive step to halt the production and distribution of a pair of potent opioids that have clandestinely slipped into West Africa's markets, sowing seeds of a public health catastrophe. The quest for truth unveiled more than one might care to know. After an intensive investigation by the BBC,…

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…