Monday June 1, 2026 Ethiopians ready to vote in the general election to choose members of parliament, who will in turn select the next prime minister. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopians head to the polls on Monday for a general election that will shape the next parliament and, ultimately, the country’s next prime minister. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) says 47 political parties and more than 10,900 candidates are competing, among them 2,198 hopefuls for the federal parliament, 8,736 for regional and city…

Monday June 1, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State moved quickly on Monday to tighten security in Baidoa, imposing a nighttime curfew and introducing fresh weapons-registration rules after clashes between federal government forces and troops loyal to former regional President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen. Security Minister Mohamed Hussein Hassan Joon announced that the curfew will take effect from 7 p.m. until morning and will stay in place until further notice. He said the restrictions are meant to protect residents,…

by Maxwell AmungaMonday June 1, 2026 A crime scene tape in a past scene. Photo Canva A U.S. citizen was stabbed to death in broad daylight in Garissa County, bringing a tragic end to what should have been a celebratory return home from the United States. The 25-year-old, an American citizen of Somali origin, was killed in Bula Mzuri village in an attack that has left relatives and residents reeling. Witnesses say the assault happened openly in the middle of the day, a fact that has stunned the community and intensified…

Monday June 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s widening political standoff drew fresh international concern Monday, as key partners pressed the federal government and opposition leaders to return to talks and settle on an election roadmap without delay. In a joint statement released June 1, the United Kingdom, the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia, the European Union, Sweden, Switzerland and Norway said Somali leaders must place the national interest above partisan divisions at a sensitive moment for…

5 Chain Restaurant Salads With a Day’s Worth of Calories Some chain “salads” can top out at 1,420 to 1,950 calories, potentially exceeding a typical adult daily calorie recommendation in a single meal. Calorie recommendations vary by age, health and activity levels, but the article notes general rules of thumb of 1,600 to 2,400 calories for adult women and 2,200 to 3,000 for adult men. It highlights five chain restaurant meals that may sound healthy but can put diners over their daily calorie limit. Applebee’s Oriental…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre is set to head to Dhusamareeb, the seat of Galmudug state, as tensions intensify between regional President Ahmed Abdi Karie (Qoorqoor) and the federal government in Villa Somalia. People familiar with the plan said Barre’s trip is intended to help bridge the widening political divide and push both sides toward a settlement in Galmudug. Over the past several days, the prime minister has held a string of consultations in Mogadishu aimed at easing the standoff,…

Monday June 1, 2026 Seoul, South Korea (AX) — Somalia and Egypt used a high-level gathering in Seoul on Monday to press ahead with closer ties, as Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali met his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, for talks on expanding strategic cooperation. The discussion took place on the margins of the Korea-Africa Ministerial Meeting, giving the two ministers a chance to review the state of relations and look at areas where the partnership could be strengthened. The ministers explored ways to broaden…

Five Restaurant Salads With More Calories Than Cheeseburgers Several popular restaurant salads can top 1,000 calories—according to calorie counts cited by Eat This—while one listed option reaches 2,540. Salads are often marketed as lower-calorie meals, but the calorie total can rise quickly when dressings, sauces, cheese and fried or breaded toppings are included, Eat This said in a roundup of restaurant salads with high calorie counts. Cheesecake Factory Santa Fe Salad Eat This reported that The Cheesecake Factory’s…

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopians headed to the polls Monday for a general election unfolding under the shadow of armed conflict, political friction and the absence of entire regions from the ballot, deepening questions about how representative the vote can be in Africa’s second-most populous country. It is Ethiopia’s seventh election since the military regime was ousted in 1991, but the contest comes at a moment of renewed unrest across parts of the country. Millions of people are unable to vote, including residents of the…

Monday June 1, 2026 Dhusamareb (AX) — Police in Guri’el district have taken a 25-year-old man into custody in connection with the killing of a local resident, according to security officials. The suspect, identified as Ali Abdi Jama, was arrested in a coordinated operation involving Guri’el police and other security forces, including military units deployed in the area. Officials said Jama is suspected of killing Abdishakur Hassan Geledi a day earlier in the Madaraso Sheikh Mohamed area near Ilix. Security officials said…