East-Africa
British Citizen and Multiple Turkish Nationals Kidnapped in Kenya
Necdet Seyitoğlu spent nearly two decades in the UK before relocating to Kenya. In a recent chat with the BBC, a British…
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Despite Somalia’s objections, Ethiopia convenes the TCC meeting to discuss its involvement in the new peacekeeping mission.
At the African Defense Ministers Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, military brass from across the continent gathered to chat about pivoting from…
West-Africa
Somali Elite Forces Officer Fatally Attacked in Mogadishu
Mogadishu (AX) – On Saturday, Hanad Ahmed Muse, a distinguished officer in the elite Haramcad police unit, tragically lost his life at…
West-Africa
In Minneapolis, Somali Elders Spearhead U.S.-Supported Initiative to Tackle Youth Violence
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (AX) — Wrestling with the surge of teen violence and drug-related antics in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Uncle Sam has…
West-Africa
Nairobi County Official Cracks Down on Somali Lounge Following Noise Complaints
NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — In the heart of Nairobi on Saturday evening, Geoffrey Mosiria, the county’s Chief Officer for Environment, swooped down…
Somalia
Turkey Dispatches 3,000 Tons of Aid for Humanitarian Relief to Somalia
The “Goodness Vessel” brimming with 3,000 tons of vital humanitarian supplies dispatched by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) has finally…
West-Africa
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…
East-Africa
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…
Somalia
Contributing Nations to ATMIS Reinforce Commitment to Somalia’s Peacekeeping Efforts Beyond ATMIS
Mogadishu (AX) – Nations involved in the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have pledged their continued support for peacekeeping efforts…
West-Africa
Somali Journalist Detained by Security Agents During Nighttime Operation
Here’s a fresh take on the content you provided: An alarming situation unfolds as Abduqadir Mohamed Nur, a Somali journalist, is…
West-Africa
Somali Troops Eliminate 30 al-Shabab Fighters in Mudug Area
Mogadishu (AX) – A collaborative military maneuver saw Somali government troops and allied local fighters eliminate at least 30 al-Shabab insurgents in…
