East Africa

In Columbus, a tragic incident unfolded at an Amazon warehouse in West Jefferson when a 22-year-old security guard trainee, Ali Hamsa Yusuf, was shot by police after attempting to harm his supervisor and engaging in a shootout with officers. The altercation began at the warehouse around 4:45 p.m. as Yusuf, armed and not authorized to carry a gun on duty, tried to shoot his supervisor from close range, but the weapon malfunctioned. Despite the scary situation, no one was hurt during the initial confrontation. Around an hour…

The US ambassador to Ethiopia faces backlash for a speech meddling in the country's affairs, sparking accusations of violating international laws by Addis Ababa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Ambassador Ervin Massinga's remarks as misguided and uninformed. Ethiopia accuses the groups supported by the ambassador of seeking to overthrow the government by force, amidst internal conflicts leading to loss of lives. The Ministry plans to collaborate with the US embassy to rectify errors in the statement made by the…

AX Minneapolis - Mahamud Tooxoow Mahamed, 39, originally from Noel, Missouri, faces a new indictment in connection to the 2019 murder of Jessica McCormack, whose body was found in a suitcase along Highway 59. The updated charges now include kidnapping resulting in death and stalking resulting in death, broadening the scope of the accusations against him.Originally indicted in August 2019, Mahamed, a Somali national and U.S. permanent resident, was linked to McCormack's death, when her body was discovered between Lanagan and…

Seychelles throws its hat in the ring for the AU Commission Chairperson position, shaking up Raila and Somalia's hopes. Kenya, Djibouti, and Somalia have already put forward their candidates, but Seychelles has now entered the race with Vincent Meriton as its contender, adding complexity to the competition. Meriton, with his extensive background in various key ministries, including Foreign Affairs and Health, is seen as a strong candidate. Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Kenya's Raila Odinga, and Somalia's Fawzia Yusuf are…

Under the punishing sun and amidst tin shacks in Galkayo, Somalia, mothers worry about feeding their children, a struggle echoed across the country where rains have failed, leading to severe drought and subsequent flooding. "The Somali people didn't cause climate change, but they are suffering from its effects," says El-Khidir Daloum, the wfp's country director for Somalia. Samawade, a small settlement like many in Somalia, reflects the nation's fragility due to conflict and extreme weather events. Nearly 4 million…

In Mogadishu, Somalia, Al-Shabaab has criticized President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's accomplishments, calling him a 'serial failure'. Mohamud has been in power for three years since replacing Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, promising to defeat the group within two years. Al-Shabaab claims that Mohamud has not succeeded in his goals, pointing to various attacks by the group on Somali government forces in Gal’ad, Awsweyne, and El-Lahelay. The government's efforts to combat Al-Shabaab began under Mohamud's leadership. State media…

Vincent Meriton of Seychelles will compete against Raila Odinga of Kenya, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti, and Fawzia Yusuf Adam of Somalia for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position, currently held by Moussa Faki since March 2017. Seychelles joins Kenya, Somalia, and Djibouti in the race for the AUC Chairperson position, making it the fourth country from the Eastern Africa region to announce its candidacy. The Seychelles government officially endorsed Vincent Meriton for the AUC Chairperson position,…

Somalia: SNA Eliminates Al-Shabaab Leaders in Operation In Mogadishu, the Somali National Army (SNA) successfully took down nine Al-Shabaab leaders in central regions, as confirmed by the government. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat the militants who have been causing chaos in the unstable Horn of Africa nation. State media reports that the armed forces, with support from international partners, carried out the operation, resulting in the death of nine Al-Shabaab militants. Ten others were wounded and…

Dolow (AX) - A tragic incident occurred when a civilian vehicle struck a landmine on the road between Baled Hawo and Dolow districts in Gedo region. Two individuals lost their lives, while five others sustained injuries in the Thursday afternoon blast. Witnesses mentioned that the blast caused significant damage to the car carrying the civilians. As soon as the explosion occurred, government troops arrived at the scene to conduct a prompt investigation. However, no arrests were made during the initial inquiry. Thus far, no…

The Bangladeshi bulk carrier MV Abdullah's crew has finally returned home to Bangladesh after a harrowing ordeal at the hands of Somali pirates. The vessel, captured off the coast of Northeastern State in March, safely docked in Chittagong on Monday evening, bringing all 23 crew members back. The MV Abdullah was en route from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates with a load of coal when pirates attacked in the waters near Somalia. The crew and ship were held captive for 33 days while negotiations took place between the…