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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…

In the bustling heart of Nairobi, a city that’s no stranger to intrigue, a troubling narrative unfolds. On a seemingly ordinary Sunday, the peaceful rhythm of everyday life was interrupted by an unnerving incident that has left the journalism community and human rights activists deeply concerned. On January 14, 2025, Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a high-profile Tanzanian journalist renowned for her fervent advocacy of human rights, was assaulted and abducted by four mysterious individuals. The ordeal lasted for about four harrowing…

Imagine walking into a hospital only to find its doors shut, its hallways silent, devoid of the familiar hustle and bustle of doctors and nurses. Such is the reality for countless people in Sudan, where the grave impact of conflict has left over 70% of medical facilities non-operational. Catastrophe... is it any wonder that this region is reaching out for a lifeline? In the dusty yet sprawling city of Port Sudan, January 13, 2025, marked a beacon of hope. Like a light at the end of a dimly lit tunnel, the World Bank,…