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MOGADISHU, Somalia, 22 January 2025 – There's a fresh breeze of relief blowing through the corridors of the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) today. After a tense week, journalist Shafi’i Abdi Mohamed, popularly known by his compatriots as Shaaciye, is back to navigating the bustling streets of Hargeisa rather than pacing a cell. Shaaciye's time behind bars began under a tense cloud on Thursday, 16 January 2025, casting a shadow over both his life and the broader landscape for press freedom in North Western State of…

Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya is shaking things up with its latest policy decisions on travel, waving the red tape to make it smoother for most of our African brothers and sisters to visit. In an engaging twist, the Kenyan Cabinet has declared a sweeping exemption of the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirement for citizens of nearly all African nations. Nestled in the heart of Africa’s bustling landscape, Kenya’s move is seen as a testament to its commitment to embracing Pan-African unity and fostering closer ties…

In the buzzing heart of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, where resilience often wears the cloak of despair, a troubling scenario unfolds. The government, with powers that be, seems hell-bent on uprooting impoverished families from public lands. This move has sparked outrage among human rights activists, who fervently demand an immediate cessation to these evictions. The gritty reality for hundreds of displaced individuals at the Ex-Carwada in Mogadishu's Hodan district is a harsh one, as they find themselves thrust into a…

At a Crossroads: Somalia's Political Turmoil Mogadishu, Somalia – In what seems like the umpteenth political whirlwind to sweep through the heart of Somalia, former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has sounded the alarm. The nation, he argues, is teetering on the brink of political chaos, a precarious dance partner that could spell disaster for national unity and security. It's a stark reminder of how fragile the state of affairs has become in this corner of the Horn of Africa. Farmajo, never one to mince words,…

Mogadishu's Banking Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb? Picture this: a city bustling with life, where the humdrum of daily life suddenly screeches to a halt at the mention of one alarming word: bankruptcy. Mogadishu is staring down the barrel of a banking crisis, as numerous Somali banks teeter on the edge of financial ruin. These institutions, instead of safeguarding the hard-earned money of everyday citizens, dove headfirst into a dubious gamble, scooping up chunks of public land. This unexpected move has raised the…

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…