The Cuban government has announced its renewed efforts to restore electricity across the island after state-run media revealed that the national power grid experienced a second major failure within just 24 hours.
In a morning television broadcast, Lazaro Guerra, the nation’s leading electricity official, disclosed that yet another grid failure in western Cuba prompted technicians to begin reconnecting three crucial power plants to the electrical system, temporarily hindering progress. "I can't guarantee that the system will…
Somalia: Opposition MP Flown to Nairobi Amidst “Poisoning” Concerns
Somalia: Opposition MP Flown to Nairobi Amid "Suspected Poisoning" Concerns
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Mohamed Abukar Jafar, an outspoken opposition MP, urgently flew to Nairobi, sparking fears of potentially sinister political maneuvering due to a suspected poisoning.
A staunch critic of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's rule, Jafar's abrupt health decline thrust him into an immediate medical journey to foreign lands.
Before his transfer to Kenya's bustling capital, Jafar had been under treatment at Mogadishu Hospital…
Somali Government Under Examination for Diplomatic Appointments
Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali government is under fire for naming 17 diplomats recently, with just a single one boasting prior experience at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.According to the Foreign Service Act, diplomats are required to have clocked in at least two years at the Somali Foreign Ministry before snagging foreign postings.The Upper House Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs threw a few tough questions this week at the Ministry leaders. They wanted answers about how these new diplomat choices were made and the…
With Assistance from Foreign Allies, Somalia’s Intelligence Agency Eliminates 40 Al-Shabaab in Operations
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's intelligence powerhouse, NISA, teaming up with global partners, carried out a high-stakes raid across Middle Shabelle and Galgadud regions. The mission concluded with the demise of 40 al-Shabaab operatives, including the notorious Moalim Aarow, a mastermind of numerous assaults. Within 24 hours, the strike also left 29 rebels nursing injuries.
The target? Vital al-Shabaab hotspots dotted across the Yaaqle area in Middle Shabelle and Galgadud's remote villages, sharply crippling their movements…
French Minister Cautions that a Russian Triumph Could Lead to ‘Disorder’
Jean-Noel Barrot, France's Foreign Minister, has issued a grave warning, suggesting that a Russian triumph over Ukraine on the battlefield would unleash "chaos" on a global scale. His remarks came during a pivotal visit to Kyiv, a gesture that highlights France's unwavering support for Ukraine. This visit follows a significant week when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented his ambitious "victory plan" aimed at overcoming Russian aggression, alongside urgent calls for enhanced Western support.
In a joint…
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh deepens security collaboration with Burundi during regional tour
Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud touched down in Bujumbura, the heart of Burundi, for a diplomatic shuffle around the neighborhood, aiming to bolster ties and teamwork on security issues. Cozying up at the Presidential Palace, President Hassan Sheikh and President Évariste Ndayishimiye swapped thoughts on safeguarding their nations and boosting economic bonds.
While there, Hassan Sheikh tipped his hat to Burundi for stepping up in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). President…
NISA and Global Allies Eliminate 40 al-Shabab Fighters in a Coordinated Effort
Mogadishu (AX) - Somalia's National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA), teaming up with global allies, took down 40 members of al-Shabab and injured 29 in a military action across Middle Shabelle and Galgadud, as declared by the agency on Saturday.Among those slain was Moalim Aarow, a principal leader of the group and a major architect behind numerous assaults in these regions, the statement revealed."Over a 24-hour span, we launched an offensive against al-Shabab strongholds located in the Yaaqle area of Middle…
Top 10 Workouts for Reducing Lower Belly Fat
We all know that one of the most challenging areas of body fat to lose is your lower abdomen. But to make matters worse, the fat that sits in your lower abdomen—sometimes called your pooch, your pouch, or your gut—is not only frustrating to deal with, but it can also be a harbinger of future health problems. In fact, research shows that the larger your waist, the higher the risk of dying early. So we've rounded up 10 of the best exercises to reduce belly fat to keep you active and healthy.
To trim that bag, the proven…
Shattering Barriers: Lt. Col Mwagandi Becomes the First Female KDF Officer to Command the Guard of Honour
Breaking Barriers: Lt. Col. Mwagandi Paves the Way as KDF’s First Female Guard of Honour Leader
NAIROBI, Kenya - A seismic shift happened in Kenya on Sunday when Lt. Colonel Faith Mwagandi stepped into the spotlight as the trailblazer—Van Gogh with a paintbrush of valor—becoming the pioneer woman to craft a Guard of Honour for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at a prominent national celebration.
Commanding the troops during the 61st Mashujaa Day gala in Kwale, lodged on Kenya’s sunlit southern coast, the KDF recognized this…
Rescue teams in Gaza report that a minimum of 73 individuals have lost their lives due to an Israeli attack in the northern region of the…
The civil defense agency in Gaza recently reported a devastating airstrike carried out by Israel in a residential neighborhood, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 73 Palestinian lives in Beit Lahia, located in the northern part of the territory. Israel, however, contended that its military action was aimed at a "Hamas terror target."
Mahmud Bassal, spokesperson for the civil defense agency, told the Agence France-Presse (AFP), “Our teams have retrieved the bodies of 73 martyrs and many others injured due to the…