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In the heart of chilly Moscow, the red carpet was unfurled and tension barely hung in the air as Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra touched down for high-profile talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This meeting in the Kremlin, dated January 16, signaled more than just a cordial tête-à-tête; it was the opening act of Russia’s strategy to deepen its foothold in Africa for years to come. Nestled bang in the middle of Africa, the CAR may not be the most obvious of places for Moscow to…

In the quiet town of Hargeisa, North Western State of Somalia, where the sun sets with a soft blush over the horizon, the term "freedom of speech" seems more myth than right. Imagine the inside of a newsroom, stories scattered like autumn leaves, journalists tapping away tirelessly at their keyboards. In this bustling yet intimate chaos, one reporter, Shaafici Shaaciye, dared to brush Machiavelli the wrong way. His intention? To shed light on stories others scarcely whisper amid the bustling markets and winding streets of…

Eyl Nugaal – In a covert episode that rivals any high-sea adventure novel, the Chinese trawler LIAO DONG YU 578 was finally freed by Somali gunmen on January 13, 2025. The Sultry saga unfolded off the breezy coast of Eyl in Somalia’s Puntland state. Imagine a crew of 18, stranded on choppy waters, caught in a sinister plot birthed months earlier. Somali gunmen turned pirates staged a dramatic hijacking on the unforgiving shores, as first reported by the eagle-eyed sleuths at Somalia's Kaab TV. The Chinese embassy in Somalia…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – The clangor of repercussions from the U.S. Treasury's hammering decision to sanction Yemen Kuwait Bank for Trade and Investment (YKB) is echoing through the dusty streets of Mogadishu. Here in the Somali capital, where whispers carry like wildfire, the bank sits in hot water over its suspected involvement in channeling funds for illicit purposes throughout the region. YKB finds itself under the spotlight, accused of bankrolling the Houthi militia and getting tangled up with certain Somali…

New York, January 17, 2025 - Nestled in the heart of East Africa, Sudan finds itself in the throes of a relentless conflict, and amidst this chaos, it is the children who bear the heaviest burden. Virginia Gamba, the esteemed Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, has cast a much-needed spotlight on the distressing plight of young lives caught in this crossfire. In recent days, headlines have been dominated by unsettling reports like: "Violence Intensifies in Sudan: Children Under…

Picture this: since the cold winds of December 2024 began to blow, chaos has cast its dark shadow over the Blue Nile, White Nile, and Sennar regions in Sudan, pushing over 120,000 souls to seek haven across the border into South Sudan. Amid this emotional exodus are countless individuals bearing the scars of violence, desperately in need of skilled medical attention. Enter the heroics of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), whose dedicated doctors stepped up to provide life-saving care for those in the…

Pretoria, South Africa – A significant milestone was recently celebrated by the Somali embassy in South Africa, as it acquired a new embassy building for the first time in over a decade. This achievement was thanks to the combined efforts of the determined local Somali community and their dedicated ambassador. The move, buoyed by collective determination and shared vision, has been viewed as a testament to the tenacity and shared aspirations of the Somali people. With his signature on the dotted line, Ambassador Mohamed…

Mogadishu, Somalia (Onkod Radio Online) – In a nation often marked by turbulence and division, it's not every day you come across a story that resonates with hope and a sense of renewed unity. The spotlight is on Senator Hassan Kobac, a figure making waves in the tumultuous waters of the Hiiraan region in Hirshabelle State. With a chronic history of clan clashes perpetually dogging this area, the recent strides toward peace are nothing short of a significant breakthrough. The Hiiraan region has seen its fair share of…

In the bustling heart of London, whispers of geopolitical struggles thousands of miles away ripple through the air. The Somali Federal Government finds itself embroiled in a tempestuous rivalry with Puntland, a semi-autonomous region that has taken the fight against terrorism into its own hands. Puntland's recent “Hillaac Operation,” named after the mighty thunder that reverberates through the skies, has made significant strides against the persistent threat of ISIS. In a mere month, this operation has turned heads,…

BOSASO, Somalia – In the rocky embrace of the Cal Miskaad Mountains, where sparse greenery clings desperately to the rugged terrain of northeastern Somalia, a struggle unfolds that demands the world's attention. Here, in Somalia’s Puntland State, an intense military operation — dramatically dubbed “Operation Hillaac” — is underfoot, targeting the notorious ISIS strongholds nestled among these jagged peaks. As this full-fledged campaign against terrorism intensifies, the human cost becomes heartbreakingly clear. Thousands of…