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In addition to the weapons charge, Aden faced allegations of being in Kenya illegally, without a proper visa or pass, which violated the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act of 2011. He was released on a bond of KSh50,000 (USD 387.39) or had the option of a cash bail set at KSh30,000 (USD 232.43). The judge set his case to be mentioned on October 23, with the full hearing scheduled for April 24, 2025. Police reports linked Aden and his crew to several robbery and stabbing incidents in Eastleigh. Three of his partners in…

The situation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has escalated to a level that resembles outright warfare, according to the European Union's chief diplomat.

Recent attacks by Russia on various Ukrainian territories have tragically claimed one life and left 23 others injured, as reported by officials today. In the Kherson region yesterday alone, a single individual lost their life and seven others were injured. Meanwhile, the Zaporizhzhia region experienced a more significant impact, with 16 individuals sustaining injuries during an overnight assault targeting the capital of the region, according to local authorities and law enforcement. Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported…

A Colorado jury has rendered a notable verdict, finding a man diagnosed with severe schizophrenia guilty of first-degree murder, rejecting his insanity defense in the wake of a tragic mass shooting that took place at a grocery store in Boulder, resulting in the deaths of ten individuals, including a police officer. The incident unfolded in March 2021, marking a grim chapter in the community's history.

Garowe (AX) - Northeastern State's chief, Said Abdullahi Deni, declared on Monday that Northeastern State is primed to mend the political rift with Somalia's Federal Government, which has festered for months. Speaking at a summit held by the Northeastern State Development and Research Center (PDRC), Deni cautioned that without constructive political talks, the nation risks disintegration, with other territories possibly seeking independence like North Western State of Somalia. He stressed the urgency, highlighting…

Somali Security Forces and African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) officers banded together for a five-day course designed to up their game in coordinating joint efforts against Al-Shabaab. The training zeroed in on bettering communication, strategic planning, and info-swapping at the Joint Operations Centres (JOCs), which are key to smashing mission goals. CREDIT/ ATMISMogadishu (AX) — Twenty-six officers from Somali Security Forces (SSF) and ATMIS wrapped up a five-day training last week, polishing their skills to…

Tanzanian cops nab a bunch of top opposition brass to scuttle an anti-government demo. Meanwhile in Guinea Conakry, authorities have re-captured a central figure linked to the brutal stadium massacre of 2009. Senegal is realigning its political landscape as it gears up for legislative elections set for November 17. Across in South Sudan, some lawyers are contesting the legality of the transitional government extending its term by two years. In Mauritania, demonstrators are urging the UN to enforce human rights…

The shipment reinforces "Egypt's lasting commitment to bolstering Somalia's national capabilities, aligning with the Somali people's aspirations for security, stability, and development," the ministry stated in its declaration. Back in August, Egypt dispatched its first batch of military aid to Somalia in over forty years. This year, the relationship between Egypt and Somalia has strengthened, largely due to their mutual suspicion of Ethiopia. This led Cairo to send multiple plane loads of weapons to Mogadishu, Somalia's…

Sharmake Amin during an interview. Credits: Hubaal TV Mogadishu (AX) — Sharmake Abukar Amin, once a Somali journalist and now a refugee in Finland, carries the aspiration of returning to journalism thanks to a newly-launched Somali-language news service by Finland's national broadcaster, Yle. Set to debut on Tuesday, this program promises concise news bulletins focusing on Somali and global happenings, alongside segments on acquiring Finnish citizenship and topics pertinent to refugees. Abdiwali Hashi, a journalist at…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi recently engaged in diplomatic talks with Egypt and Eritrea during the UNGA, aiming to fortify alliances amid escalating regional tensions with Ethiopia. North Western State of Somalia—a territory that has proclaimed independence—sits at the epicenter of ongoing diplomatic strife between Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its lack of international recognition, North Western State of Somalia's prime position along the Gulf of Aden captures the interest of regional…