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Egyptian military advisors, instructors, and commandos are assisting Somali forces in battling Al Shabab militants.From left, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. Photo: AFPEgypt is amplifying its military presence in Somalia ahead of Ethiopia's December 31 deadline to withdraw, concurrently training and aiding Somali forces against Al Qaeda-affiliated militants, sources revealed to The National on Tuesday.Both Egypt and Somalia, belonging to…

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has branded the UNIFIL peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon as "ineffectual," arguing they have utterly failed to shield Israelis from assaults by Hezbollah. As tensions escalate, he urged the United Nations to withdraw these forces from the combat zones. "Israel will spare no effort in safeguarding its citizens. If the UN is unable to assist, it should at least refrain from meddling and relocate its personnel away from the danger zones," Cohen remarked on social media platform X.…

The Hobyo-Port Initiative (Courtesy of MyProperty) Pretty recently, Turkish builders have been all about turning African air and sea ports into some real head-turners. Summa Construction is knee-deep in airport ventures in Nigeria. Meanwhile, Metag Holding, hailing from Ankara, inked a $70 million blueprint to spruce up Hobyo Port, Somalia's mighty second-largest. These Turkish enterprises are grabbing the spotlight with their big plays in boosting African airwaves and waterways. "Metag Holding's freshly inked pact looks…

In Mogadishu, a fresh chapter of camaraderie opened as Somalia's Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education unveiled scholarship opportunities for 30 students from Sudan eager to pursue academic goals in Somalia. Tuesday's announcement shed light on the historical bond between Sudan and Somalia, highlighting Sudan's generous past support during times when Somalia found itself without a functional government. " Sudan stands out as a steadfast ally, one of those unforgettable supporters," expressed the Ministry,…

The Israeli military has conducted strikes that resulted in the deaths of at least 50 Palestinians throughout Gaza, intensifying their operations around Jabalia in the northern region. This development follows ongoing and fierce confrontations with fighters affiliated with Hamas. According to Palestinian health officials, Israeli fire claimed the lives of at least 17 individuals near Al-Falouja, which is the largest among Gaza's eight historical refugee camps. Additionally, in a separate incident in Bani Suhaila, located in…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Following a whirlwind of tension, Somalia's Upper Chamber has welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama back into the fold. This turn of events comes after a weekend that saw his position in limbo due to alleged breaches of several Standing Orders and legislative norms, which led to his position being declared vacant by the assembly's leadership. The decision to remove Jama stemmed from Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdullahi's use of Standing Orders. These rules stipulate replacing any member who…

In an intense UEFA Nations League Group A3 fixture, Jamie Leweling netted his maiden goal, guiding Germany to a slim 1-0 victory over the Netherlands on Monday night.The German squad initially thought they’d kicked things off with a dream start at home, thanks to a swift goal by Leweling, thwarted in the third minute by an offside ruling from the VAR.Unfazed, the home team upped the ante, forcing the Dutch squad onto the defensive. Despite dominating, Maximilian Mittelstadt's promising encounter with goalkeeper Bart…

Losing 10 pounds in a certain time frame can be quite challenging. There's no magic solution, but if you stick to a high-protein diet, minimize your intake of processed foods, and engage in regular weight training, you'll be well on your way to losing weight. As a personal trainer with years of experience under my belt helping clients achieve their fat loss goals, I've rounded up the best strength exercises to lose 10 pounds in a month. Strength training is an incredibly productive form of exercise when you want to lose…

At the helm: Former Somali Foreign Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Issa Awad, didn't mince his words while criticizing Somalia’s freshly minted alliance with Egypt and Eritrea, calling it a reckless shot in the dark. Below: Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea's leaders clasp hands during a diplomatic rendezvous. Ahmed Issa Awad has thrown caution to the wind, cautioning that Somalia's new alliance with Egypt and Eritrea was hasty and destined to be short-lived. He pointed out the vast chasm in their governing styles and clashing…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Egypt and Sudan have firmly squashed a fresh accord about the Nile’s waters ratified under the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA). This has charged up a simmering rift in the Horn of Africa. With six upstream nations giving the nod to the pact this week, tensions among Nile-dependent countries are now bubbling over. The majestic Nile traces its beginnings to both Lake Victoria and the Ethiopian Highlands. Historically heavyweight players, Cairo and Khartoum stressed that the new deal…