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An atmosphere of unrest looms over Mandera County as the strife in Somalia spills across the border. On Wednesday evening, tragedy struck when Fatuma Madnur Mohammed died after an explosive device went off on her farm in Bulla Hawa. This area, near the Kenya–Somalia border, has become a crossroads for fleeing forces entangled in conflict. The device, suspected to be abandoned by retreating Jubaland fighters, detonated as Fatuma’s 11-year-old daughter, Asman Mohamed Noor, attempted to examine it in their hut. The blast…

BELEDXAWO, Somalia – On Wednesday, the Jubaland administration issued a fiery statement accusing Somalia's federal leadership of stirring up recent lethal skirmishes in Beledxaawo, Gedo region, where several Jubaland soldiers met their demise. According to the Jubaland Ministry of Information, the regional authority holds President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Gedo's security boss, Abdirashid Janan, responsible for agitating unrest and disrupting peace in the area. Jubaland officials claim the central government is…

A woman carries a jerrycan of water she fetched (File Photo) The breakdown of a vital borehole motor has left hundreds of families and pastoralists in Hoosingow, situated in the Lower Juba region of southern Somalia, grappling with a severe water shortage. This borehole, a lifeline for over 600 families, failed on July 20th, plunging the community into turmoil following an unusually dry spell. For Fadumo Dahir Omar, a displaced mother with eight children, her daily existence at Uusle camp is marked by an eight-kilometer…

The tragic reality of sexual violence in conflict zones saw a stark rise of 25% last year, as the U.N. highlighted grave situations in places like the Central African Republic, Congo, Haiti, Somalia, and South Sudan. This chilling report, unveiled on Thursday by the United Nations, paints a grim picture of the escalating violence. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General, shared in his yearly report that over 4,600 individuals endured sexual violence throughout 2024. Although armed factions were largely to blame, government…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - On Thursday, three al-Shabaab members faced execution after a military court found them culpable in attacks that have plunged Somalia into turmoil. These jihadists were not mere foot soldiers; they orchestrated chaos, leaving a trail of devastation in the Horn of Africa. Court records unearthed grave charges: these individuals plotted assassinations and bombings in Mogadishu, claiming lives, including valiant military personnel. Their violent acts spilled over into the embattled Lower Shabelle region,…

The fun of coffee creams? Most of them do not actually have cream - or even milk - on the ingredient list. While several brands use ingredients that are not dairy to appeal to a greater range of protectors, others have started replacing dairy products with nut milk options, as demand has changed. But if you like your coffee served with real milk or cream, there are still a handful of options. Here are 7 coffee cream that actually uses real dairy. Organic valley Organic Valley Real Dairy French Vanilla Creamy Is a good…

Certainly! Here's a reimagined version of the text with fresh language and a more conversational tone: --- Hargeisa (AX) – In a surprising turn of events, law enforcement in North Western State of Somalia apprehended a TikTok personality, Qadan Abdillaahi Qadan Qaran, on Wednesday evening. Her so-called 'offense'? Celebrating the founding of the Somali regional state of Galmudug inside her own home. The North Western State of Somalia police, in a statement this past Thursday, explained the reasons behind her arrest.…

Tension Escalates in Mandera as Conflict Spills Into Kenyan Territories MANDERA, Kenya – Residents of Mandera are gripped by fear and unease, as cross-border clashes from Somalia seep into Kenyan lands with stray bullets and rockets causing havoc. Mandera Senator Ali Roba has sounded the alarm, warning about the escalating dangers from the turmoil just over the border. "We're fed up! Mandera is constantly under threat from Somalia's relentless conflicts," Roba expressed on social media. "Stray gunfire and rockets are…

Mogadishu (AX) - Abdirashid Janan, the intelligence head for Somalia's Gedo region, has leveled some serious claims against Jubbaland’s leader, Ahmed Madobe. He asserts that Madobe is a roadblock to the area’s progress, and the Somali government is all in to wrest control from his grip. In the past, Janan played a significant role in Jubbaland’s security arena. Now, he accuses Madobe of transforming the region into his personal fiefdom, where differing opinions are quashed under pressure. Madobe,…

Want to get rid of extra flab around your mids section? You can make all the crunches you want, but if you do not change your diet you will not achieve success. Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, is a board-certified sports dietist and co-author of Flat stomach cookbook for dummies. We asked her: Are there any snacks that help get rid of your stomach? "There is no magical snack that melts stomach fat on its own - but the right choices can help control appetite, steady blood sugar…