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The defense deal between Egypt and Somalia has stirred up worries about Cairo's clout in the Horn of Africa. Recently, Egypt and Somalia have been engaging in high-level security discussions. These talks focus on the stationing of Egyptian forces as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). This move has sparked regional apprehensions regarding Egypt's growing strategic and military sway in the Horn of Africa. According to a senior Egyptian security official, "A significant meeting took place in Mogadishu…

Kenya has committed to dispatching an additional 600 police officers to Haiti, aiming to curb the influence of gangs gripping Port-au-Prince and its surroundings. Talks will center on hastening this deployment, crucial for reinstating peace in the embattled areas. Haiti's Prime Minister, Garry Conille, is presently in Kenya for an official four-day stint,set to engage with President William Ruto and high-ranking officials. Their dialogues will emphasize quickly sending the extra 600 officers to Haiti, refocusing efforts to…

Minneapolis, Minn (AX) — A group of over 35 Somali religious figures and thinkers in Minnesota have shown firm support for the Harris-Walz campaign. Their endorsement stems from deep worry about what a second term for Donald Trump might mean for Muslims in America. Announced during an event in St. Cloud, they made a fervent call for Somali-American voters to back the Democrats to safeguard civil liberties and combat the growing tide of Islamophobia.This coalition, representing various segments of Minnesota's Somali-American…

Perched on St Andrew’s Street in Dublin, The Cedar Tree restaurant might be nearly 4,000 kilometers away from Lebanon, yet for its dedicated staff and the broader Lebanese community living in Ireland, thoughts of their homeland linger daily. In recent weeks, the coastal nation of Lebanon has faced a barrage of airstrikes from Israel, resulting in tragic losses exceeding 1,000 lives and displacing around 600,000 individuals, as reported by the UN. The staggering toll weighs heavily on all who have ties to the region.…

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- The International Maritime Bureau (IMB), a global force combating piracy, has expressed the ongoing necessity for alertness. Even with the notable downturn in piracy incidents along the Somali coast during 2024's initial nine months, vigilance remains key. As per the latest dossier shared with Xinhua, the IMB recounted that three ships ended up hijacked, two were commandeered or shot at, and there was an attempt to accost another vessel around the Somali waters and the Gulf of Aden during this period.…

Introduction Well folks, let's just kick things off by saying that yes, I do indeed know how to spell "Red Sea" correctly. But see, here’s the twist — "Red SEE" is a clever little play on words that reflects the trio of nations forming this new coalition: Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea. Get it? S-E-E. Now, what's lit the fire under this newfound alliance? Just one thing: water. Folks who wear fancy suits and think deep thoughts have long opined that our next big battles would be over water. That future isn’t in some distant…

Although low-calorie diets may promise rapid weight loss, they are guaranteed to leave you hungry, low on energy, and likely deficient in many important nutrients. Depending on your unique needs, a 2,000-calorie meal plan may be a more sustainable approach, providing you with all the nutrients you need while working toward sustainable and safe weight loss goals. You may notice that nutrition labels on packaged foods base their recommended supplements on a 2,000-calorie diet, but that doesn't mean everyone needs 2,000…

According to the latest comprehensive evaluation by WWF, the wild populations of various monitored animal species have seen a staggering decline of over 70% in the past fifty years. This sobering assessment is powered by data from an impressive 35,000 populations spanning more than 5,000 distinct species, including mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish. The WWF Living Planet Index reveals a disturbing trend of accelerating declines across the globe. Particularly alarming is the situation in biodiversity-rich areas…

If the treadmill is your go-to method of cardio, you've probably heard of the "12-3-30" workout. This invigorating incline walking trend has garnered millions of views on TikTok under the #12330workout hashtag — and for good reason. People are absolutely obsessed with it and rave about what an effective addition it is to their weight loss program. TikTokers even share before and after photos where viewers can see the impressive, captivating results. We have TikTok user Lauren Giraldo to thank for…