East-Africa
Two Women Arrested at JKIA Over Alleged Gold Smuggling Attempt to Dubai
Nairobi (AX) — Two women were arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after detectives allegedly discovered 658 grams of suspected gold hidden…
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West-Africa
Gedo residents protest federal government after drone attack on Gen. Shub’s residence
Doloow (AX) — Anger over a reported drone strike on the home of former Somali Correctional Service commander Gen. Mahad Abdirahman Shub…
Somalia
Southwest Somalia’s Political Crisis Escalates Toward Civil War
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Somalia
Former Somali presidents condemn drone strike targeting ex-prison commander in Dolow district
Mogadishu (AX) — A reported drone strike on the Doolow residence of former Somali Correctional Service commander Gen. Mahad Abdirahman Shub has…
East-Africa
AU Welcomes Somalia’s Ratification of African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement
Addis Ababa (AX) — Somalia’s ratification of the agreement creating the African Continental Free Trade Area marks a significant move toward fuller…
Somalia
U.S.-Trained Commandos Target Al-Shabaab Hideouts in Southern Somalia
U.S.-Trained Danab Forces Strike Al-Shabaab Positions in Southern Somalia BAIDOA, Somalia — Somalia’s Danab special forces killed 14 Al-Shabaab fighters during a…
Somalia
Somali Opposition Coalition Calls for Independent Probe Into Drone Attack on Gen. Mahad’s Residence
Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has demanded an independent inquiry after a reported drone strike on the Doolow residence of…
Somalia
Houthis Seek Tighter Control of Bab al-Mandab as Yemen Fighting Kills 129
Houthis Move to Strengthen Hold Near Bab al-Mandab as Yemen Clashes Leave 129 Dead SANAA, Yemen — Yemen’s Houthis launched a major…
Somalia
Kismayo to Hold Public Protest Over Drone Attack on Former Somali Prison Commander
Kismayo (AX) — Residents of Kismayo are set to gather at Waamo Stadium on Sunday after local authorities announced a public demonstration…
North-Africa
Cairo Pursues Swift Release of Egyptian Sailors Detained Off Somalia
Egypt is intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure the release of sailors detained aboard a vessel off Somalia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…
East-Africa
Garissa Steps Up Efforts to Combat FGM and Reduce School Dropouts
Iftin East location Chief Dekow Ahmed speaking. /STEPHEN ASTARIKO Residents in Garissa are being reached through a new community campaign aimed at…
