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Halloween is just around the corner, and there's no better way to kick off the festivities than with a spooky charcuterie board that will wow your guests. With clever combinations of meats, cheeses and Halloween treats, you'll find everything from pumpkin-shaped cheese balls to a charcuterie skeleton that's equally creepy and delicious. Whether you're hosting a costume party or a family gathering, these 13 creative charcuterie boards from Instagram are sure to impress your guests. So gather your favorite ingredients and get…

PM Hamza's Dubiously Formulated National Transformation Plan for Somalia: Heading Toward Disaster Opinion - In the tail end of May, the Office of the Prime Minister sprang forth with a National Transformation Plan (NTP), a grand vision aiming to reshape Somalia’s path toward wealth and resilience. The plan sports an ambitious agenda: invigorating the Private Sector via Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), enhancing government performance, and overhauling the economy. It touts itself as a departure from old-school development…

Families uprooted by crop failures are seeking sanctuary in makeshift camps on the fringes of Baidoa. A harsh drought in Southwest Somalia has compelled over 120 families to forsake their farms and way of life, enduring severe conditions in rudimentary shelters. Image: Radio Ergo Mogadishu (AX) — Jinay Isaaq Hassan spent her days in the quaint village of Mintaanyo, diligently working her six-hectare farm while raising her children. However, her life took a drastic turn earlier this year. The life-giving rains failed to…

Leaders from member nations of the Commonwealth are currently convening for a camaraderie-filled banquet in the picturesque setting of Samoa, nestled in the South Pacific. Significant topics such as climate change and reparations for Britain's historical involvement in the transatlantic slave trade are shaping the discussions at this pivotal summit. This gathering, known as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, has drawn delegates and officials from 56 nations linked to Britain’s former empire. Among the attendees…

Mogadishu (AX) — An official entourage from Turkey, spearheaded by Deputy Defence Minister Musa Heybet, touched down in Mogadishu on Thursday. Their mission? To oversee the arrival of a Turkish ship geared up for seismic investigations aimed at oil and natural gas reconnaissance along Somalia's coastline.Greeting them at the airport was the Somali Minister of Petroleum and Minerals, Abdirisaq Omar Mohamed, flanked by other high-ranking officials. Adding to the throng was Fathudin Ospite, the Somali Ambassador to Turkey,…

Losing weight is a big milestone in itself, but maintaining your new goal weight can sometimes be even more challenging. After weeks or months of diligently following healthy eating habits and sweating it out at the gym, it's common to revert to old ways, leading to weight gain. Don't worry, because we did our homework and rounded up 10 of the best tips to help you maintain your weight loss. "The data shows that there is weight gain for every type of weight loss modality, meaning that your…

Somalia: Troops Face Trial for Fleeing Battle Against Al-Shabaab MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a recent turn of events, the Somali government is taking action against a group of soldiers and a police commander. They're accused of leaving their posts in the ongoing battle against the militant group Al-Shabaab, supposedly without getting the okay from their field leaders who are overseeing operations against the insurgents. The charges have been officially lodged in a military court, which holds the authority to tackle such cases…

On a lively Saturday, a flotilla of boats darted around MV Ruen during a daring Indian military raid, as captured by Ministry of Defence/PIB and relayed through CNN. Mogadishu (AX), famed for its vibrant markets and historical allure, has resumed its piracy saga. After a lull lasting five months, Somali pirates have re-emerged, casting shadows over global shipping routes that stretch across the vast oceans. The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR), under the vigilant watch of Operation ATALANTA, sounded the alarm when a…

In a tragic turn of events, an Israeli airstrike has taken the lives of three Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon. This strike occurred while France hosted a crucial conference aimed at garnering support for the Lebanese state forces, which are increasingly viewed as essential for any peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The unfortunate incident involved the Lebanese troops as they attempted to evacuate the wounded from the outskirts of Yater, a village situated in southern Lebanon.…

Somalia Makes Bold Move to Exclude Ethiopian Forces from New AU Peace Initiative MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a development brimming with geopolitical intrigue, Somalia has officially petitioned the African Union (AU) and the United Nations for the exclusion of Ethiopian military personnel from a restructured peacekeeping force. This initiative aims to tackle insurgents tied to al-Qaeda, notably the notorious group al-Shabaab. This decision, unveiled through a foreign affairs ministry communique, follows a period of fraught…