East Africa

The UNHCR warns that without support to brace for, endure, and recover from climate-triggered crises, people are at greater risk of being uprooted again. Kenya, alongside Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi, is facing abnormal heavy rains in the Horn of Africa, with warmer temperatures causing heat stress in parts of South Sudan and Somalia. Nearly 20,000 individuals in Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya have been displaced by rising water levels, with some forced to seek shelter in damaged schools, leading to a heightened…

Kenya and other areas in East Africa are facing a serious flooding crisis, with over 150,000 individuals displaced and now residing in various camps scattered throughout the nation. Initially planned to resume classes this week, schools have had their reopening postponed by the education ministry for another week. Many institutions are currently underwater or damaged, creating uncertainty for students as they await new reopening dates. Some of the displaced have sought shelter in schools temporarily while the government…

The United Nations in Somalia urges Somali journalists to enhance their coverage of the climate crises impacting millions of Somalis. On World Press Freedom Day, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing emphasized the urgency of addressing the environmental crisis through accurate, timely, and comprehensive reporting. For Somalia to achieve stability and sustainable development, journalists must highlight the environmental challenges and potential solutions. The UN's efforts to mark the…

Fleeing persists in Beledweyne as floods from heavy rains continue for a second day. The Koshin neighborhood, especially Raderka and Kutiimbo villages, remains heavily impacted. Families stuck in homes for 24 hours due to overwhelming floods describe the terrifying experience. One stranded resident in Kutiimbo neighborhood recounts how water flooded in while they slept.  Local officials and rescue teams are aiding those affected by floods in Beledweyne, with no casualties reported.

In London, Tottenham's chances to reach the Champions League are diminishing rapidly. Defeats to rivals like Chelsea and Arsenal are hindrances in the Premier League. Confirmation that England will only have four slots in the upcoming Champions League adds to the setbacks for Spurs. They are currently in fifth place, trailing Aston Villa by seven points with challenging matches ahead. Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou, acknowledged the lack of belief and conviction in their gameplay. Frustrated with the team's…

In Nairobi, Kenya and Tanzania are bracing for a cyclone following devastating torrential rains, resulting in 350 deaths and displacing tens of thousands. Since March, floods have claimed 188 lives in Kenya, displacing 165,000 people with 90 missing as warned by the government to stay alert. The office of President William Ruto in Kenya cautioned of Cyclone Hidaya, bringing heavy rainfall, large waves, and strong winds that could impact marine activities in the Indian Ocean. Neighboring Tanzania, where at least 155 people…

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has announced a suspension of exports and imports with Israel due to the worsening situation in Gaza, halting all trade transactions immediately. This decision will be strictly enforced until Israel guarantees an uninterrupted supply of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Israel's foreign minister criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his actions, accusing him of behaving like a dictator and neglecting the interests of Turkish businesses and citizens. In response, Israel is exploring…

The court revealed that Omar Adbuqadir (31) did not gain financially when he handed a woman his wife's Swedish ID to assist her in entering the country. The journalist's ID did not pass the facial recognition scan, raising suspicions with an immigration officer at Dublin Airport. Described as "altruistic," Adbuqadir was sentenced to 18 months for trying to help a journalist escape persecution by using the ID for her to enter Ireland from Madrid. Although she successfully sought asylum in Ireland, the woman's true identity…

Eight-year-old Henry, a young boy hailing from Ecuador, is filled with curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, yet navigating the intricacies of learning in a foreign language poses a significant challenge. "It's a tough nut to crack, speaking English," Henry confessed. Recently transplanted to the United States along with his mother and brother, Henry embarked on a new academic journey at Valley View Elementary School under the guidance of Patrick Schulz, an educator dedicated to serving English language learners…

In Britain, kids from six to late teens go to classes in a mosque with peers from their community to learn about Islam, Arabic, and the Quran. Ali, also a cast member, shares that everyone has a funny dugsi experience. Millennials and Gen Z Somalis all have stories to share about dugsi. The play features four friends – Salma, Munira, Yasmin, and Hani, who bond during a dugsi detention. They chat, reveal secrets, and share cultural references. Ali wanted to explore Somali archetypes by putting four girls from different…