25 Light and Delicious Lunch Ideas for Weight Loss

Sometimes, the hardest part about trying to lose weight is simply finding the time and energy to cook your own healthy meals. Sure, you can eat out and find healthy options that support weight loss, but cooking at home gives you far more control over the ingredients and how many calories, protein, fat, fiber, and so on you're getting in each meal. To help you find some healthy, easy recipes to fit into your weight loss goals, we've gathered some delicious low-calorie lunch recipes you can make throughout the week. You'll…

23 Protein-Packed Snacks to Keep You Satisfied and Energized Throughout the Day

Despite what you may have heard, snacks can be an essential part of maintaining a healthy diet. Snacking gets a bad rap because many unhealthy snacks contain excess calories, sugar, and fat. And, if you're snacking on items high in added sugar and low in digestion-slowing nutrients, you may find yourself hungrier and with more cravings than before. Thankfully, healthy snacking is possible. For example, choosing a high-protein snack between breakfast and lunch or before dinner can help keep you full and satisfied. Although…

Kenyan Aviation Employees Cancel Strike Following Agreement

Travelers marooned at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's domestic departures area, Sept. 10, 2024. (Photo by Fred Mutune/Xinhua) Kenyan aviation employees wrapped up their one-day strike on Wednesday, reaching a return-to-work pact with relevant authorities. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kenya Airways, and government representatives inked the deal, allowing flight operations to restart across the nation. This strike shut down operations at the country's four primary…

K’naan’s Transformation: From Rapper to Filmmaker

By the end of the year, Warsame unveiled a candid op-ed in the New York Times. He exposed the relentless pressure he faced during the creation of what would become his swan song. Warsame's label nudged him to pivot his lyrics away from his Somali heritage and cater instead to an expanding American audience. He wrote, "For the first time, I felt the affliction of success." The success raised an internal dilemma: "What do you do after success? How do you hold onto it?" Following the op-ed, Warsame quietly vanished from the…

Somalia and Africa CDC Collaborate to Unveil Inaugural National Laboratory Strategy

Mogadishu (AX) — In a landmark move to bolster its public health framework, Somalia has rolled out its inaugural national laboratory strategic plan. This initiative aims to sharpen disease diagnostics and enhance the country’s crisis response capabilities. Crafted alongside the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the blueprint seeks to mend gaps in a health system torn apart by decades of strife. This strategic plan, fine-tuned during sessions in Nairobi from August 5-9, 2024, charts out…

Somalia Aims to Mitigate the Effects of Droughts

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) -- On Wednesday, food security experts from Somalia, the United Nations (UN), and assorted global organizations pledged to initiate preemptive measures to counter the effects of extended droughts afflicting East Africa.Gathering at the National Climate Co-Production, Application, and Action Planning forum in Mogadishu, Somalia's bustling capital, the delegates aimed to tackle issues plaguing at-risk communities, especially those residing in drought-prone regions. This summit united climate scholars,…

Report: IS-Somalia Emerges as Financial Center; Leader May Ascend to Top IS Position

According to a report, IS-Somalia manages to fund terrorist activities in multiple African nations. Omar Mahmood, a senior researcher with the International Crisis Group (ICG), remarked that IS-Somalia's influence extends beyond Somalia's borders to a greater extent than that of al-Shabab. "Al-Shabab is undeniably a larger menace," conveyed Mahmood. "However, IS-Somalia has endured significant challenges and established itself within the broader Islamic State network, particularly as a crucial financial hub among its…

15 Killed and 20 Wounded in Resumed Clan Violence in Mudug

Mogadishu (AX) — In a tragic turn of events early Tuesday, at least 15 people lost their lives and over 20 sustained injuries due to renewed clan hostilities in Buq village near Towfiiq in Somalia's Mudug region, local sources confirmed. The violent outbreak, which unfolded at dawn, saw armed factions from two feuding clans clash once again. Despite numerous peace efforts in recent months, tensions have flared repeatedly, frustrating community elders who have endeavored to mediate. The skirmish lasted several hours, and…

Somalia’s ISIS Branch Finances Activities Through Gold Exports, Accumulating Up to $6 Million

ISIS Somalia Branch Bolsters Operations with Gold Sales, Reeling in Up to $6 Million AXADLE, Somalia — Nestled in the rugged northeastern Bari region, the Islamic State's Somalia faction has found a lucrative gig — hawking locally mined gold, according to various accounts. Since 2022, these golden ventures have lined the group's coffers to the tune of an estimated $6 million, the International Crisis Group reports. The gold trade orchestrated by ISIS-Somalia shines a light on not just their economic maneuvers but also their…