Rulings in London give seven Kenyans proof of paternity against British soldiers — and raise bigger questions
In a London family court this week, seven Kenyans secured legal confirmation that British men fathered them — a finding that may seem narrowly personal but reverberates far beyond individual lives. The decisions, brought after years of searching and aided by DNA matches from publicly available genetic databases, create a pathway for the claimants to seek British citizenship and place renewed focus on the…
7 Fast Food Chains That Use Real Ice Cream in Their Desserts
Indulge with Confidence: Discover Fast Food Chains Using Real Ice Cream
Eating out doesn’t have to mean sacrificing quality. While it's easy to get lost in the world of fast food, many chains are committed to delivering a genuine experience, starting with their desserts. In this blog post, we’ll take a delightful journey through seven fast food establishments that proudly serve real ice cream in their desserts. So, whether you're craving a rich sundae or a velvety shake, you can enjoy your treats knowing they’re made with…
Somali forces and African Union troops seize strategic Awdheegle district from Al-Shabaab
Somali, Ugandan forces take Awdheegle in fresh push against al‑Shabaab
Somali troops backed by Ugandan peacekeepers say they have seized control of Awdheegle, a strategic farming town on the Shabelle River about 80 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu, in the latest phase of a stepped-up offensive against al‑Shabaab. The Ministry of Defense announced Saturday that the capture is a milestone in “Silent Storm,” a multi‑stage campaign to dismantle the militant group’s foothold across southern Somalia.
In the hours after the…
Djibouti Sends Additional Troops to Somalia in Fight Against Al-Shabaab
Djibouti’s new troop deployment highlights a widening fault line in Somalia’s fragile stabilisation
Djibouti’s announcement that it will send additional troops to Somalia is a small but telling development in a long-running struggle that has consumed the Horn of Africa for more than a decade. The move — formalised in a new bilateral agreement with Mogadishu and presented at the United Nations by Djibouti’s envoy Mohamed Siad Doualeh — is aimed at bolstering the African Union-led stabilisation effort against the Islamist…
After release from ICE custody, Omar Jamal expects no deportation, praises humane jail conditions
Somali Activist Omar Jamal Freed From ICE Custody in Minnesota, Says He’s Confident He Won’t Be Deported
MINNEAPOLIS — Somali community advocate Omar Jamal walked out of a southern Minnesota jail this week after a month in federal custody and used his first public appearance to do something unusual in a high-stakes immigration case: praise the jail that held him.
“What I have seen is people doing their job with professionalism in a humane way,” Jamal told reporters in Albert Lea, standing beside Freeborn County Sheriff…
UK and Somalia Co-host UN Human Rights Council Event Highlighting Media Freedom
Somalia’s fragile human-rights transition meets a test on press freedom
GENEVA — In a packed room at the United Nations Human Rights Council, Somali and British officials yesterday set out an upbeat case that Somalia is inching toward stronger national institutions. But the event’s most urgent testimony came from civil society: a warning that progress on paper is being undermined by a resurgent and more sophisticated campaign to silence journalists.
The UK and Somalia jointly hosted the side event during the council’s 60th…
Somalia’s defense minister slams Nairobi meeting with two regional leaders, opposition
Somali Politics Spill Into Nairobi Again — And Mogadishu Pushes Back
It is a familiar scene in East African diplomacy: Somali politicians gathering in a Nairobi hotel to hash out the country’s future far from Mogadishu’s checkpoints and political heat. This week, that well-worn script met a forceful rebuttal from Somalia’s defense minister, who said enough is enough.
In a sharply worded post, Defense Minister Ahmed Macallin Fiqi condemned a Nairobi meeting of opposition figures and regional leaders — among them Puntland…
5 Filler-Free Packaged Fish Sticks to Try Today
The Versatility of Fish Sticks: Healthy Options for Everyone
When we think of childhood meals, fish sticks might be one of the first dishes that come to mind. These crispy, breaded morsels have a special place in our hearts (and stomachs), transcending age boundaries to be enjoyed by everyone—from toddlers to adults. But why settle for processed fish filled with fillers and additives? Let’s dive into some healthier options packed with nutrition and flavor!
Why Choose Quality Fish Sticks?
Fish is a fantastic source of…
Sweden: Can You Buy Borders with Aid? Sweden’s Quiet Bargain with Somalia Raises Old Questions in a New Era
STOCKHOLM — What price is paid to enforce a border? For Sweden, it may be 100 million kronor (about $9 million), carefully rechanneled through development aid — a familiar tool repurposed for an increasingly unforgiving migration policy.
The revelation, first reported by Sweden’s national broadcaster Ekot, paints a quiet but potent picture of diplomacy in 2025: transactional, strategic, and threaded with compromise. The Swedish government, under its new Minister for International Development Cooperation, Benjamin Dousa…
Somalia’s Opposition Forms New Alliance to Steer Political Transition
Somali opposition forms “Somalia Future Council” as political clock ticks
In a conciliatory — and potentially combustible — move, prominent Somali leaders gathered in Nairobi this week to unveil a new opposition coalition they call the “Somalia Future Council.” Brought together by regional heavyweights and veteran national figures, the alliance aims to shape the country’s fraught political transition as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term edges toward its final months.
Who’s in the room matters
The coalition combines…