Eye on Africa

On Sunday, Egypt urged its citizens to promptly exit North Western State of Somalia, the self-declared autonomous region of Somalia.The Egyptian Embassy in Somalia stated, "We strongly advise all Egyptian nationals to avoid travel to North Western State of Somalia due to the precarious security situation, which threatens their safety."Emphasizing the urgency, the embassy advised Egyptians currently in North Western State of Somalia to depart through Hargeisa airport, highlighting the region's unstable security, which hampers…

An Egyptian warship has offloaded a significant second batch of weapons in Somalia, featuring anti-aircraft guns and artillery, according to port and military officials on Monday. This act is set to amplify tensions between Somalia, Egypt, and Ethiopia.This year, Egypt and Somalia have bolstered their alliance, rooted in mutual suspicion of Ethiopia. This closer relationship led Cairo to dispatch several plane loads of arms to Mogadishu, following a joint security agreement signed in August. The friction began when Ethiopia…

Prolonged bouts of torrential rain in Monrovia have led to devastating floods throughout the city, forcing tens of thousands from their homes, as reported by the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA). Monrovia's vulnerability to flooding stems from several issues, including dense population, an inadequate sewage system, and a lack of stringent construction regulations. According to Ansu Dulleh, the Executive Director of the NDMA, the extent of the flooding is "something we have never seen before." This calamity has…

Recently, tragedy struck in KwaZulu-Natal when two individuals succumbed to the perilous effects of hypothermia after being ensnared by a relentless snowstorm on the N3 highway. This heartbreaking incident unfolded over the weekend, showcasing the unforgiving nature of winter weather. As snow blanketed the roads, rendering them treacherous, many motorists found themselves caught in an unexpected deluge of white. The sudden onset of severe weather can often catch drivers off guard, emphasizing the critical need for caution…

September Marks Numerous Unresolved Journalist Killings Ahmed Mohamed Shakur, an SNTV journalist and cameraman, lost his life in a bomb explosion on September 30, 2022, in Basra town near Mogadishu. | PHOTO/ Courtesy/SJS. The International Press Institute (IPI) persistently demands Somali authorities step up against impunity for crimes against journalists. The state of press freedom in Somalia is distressingly precarious, with scribes being subjects of both harassment and threats from the government and the militant group…

Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have hit an all-time peak of $7.85 billion as of Thursday, notching up gains for the third week in a row, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in its latest financial market update unveiled on Friday evening.Folks gather at the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have hit an all-time peak of $7.85 billion as of Thursday, notching up gains for the third week in a row, according to the…

President William Ruto has assured Kenyan police officers stationed in Haiti that he is striving to secure superior equipment for them.Kenya is set to dispatch an additional 600 officers to Haiti in the upcoming weeks to combat the gangs that have taken control of much of Port-au-Prince and its neighboring regions.With this forthcoming group, the total number of Kenyan officers assigned since June to support Haiti's struggling police force will reach 1,000.During his visit to the Caribbean nation, President Ruto conveyed his…

Hargeisa (AX) – North Western State of Somalia’s Internal Affairs Minister, Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, sounded the alarm on the budding rapport between al-Shabaab and Houthi militants in Yemen. In a chat with Al Arabiya TV, Ahmed illuminated the potential havoc this alliance could wreak on regional stability. He urged the Somali administration to take swift measures. "The bond between the Houthis and al-Shabaab is a palpable threat to the region's peace. It’s imperative for the Somali government to step in and halt their…

The director of SQUARE Pharmaceuticals Kenya EPZ Ltd, Dr. Iruki Kailemia, announced the company's inaugural export, highlighting that it will bolster trust among doctors and pharmacists in the quality of locally-produced pharmaceuticals. "Today, we mark a significant achievement with this flag-off ceremony, commemorating the pioneering export from our manufacturing facility in Athi River, EPZ, Kenya," said Kailemia. Dr. Kailemia shared these thoughts during the event held at the company’s factory within the Export…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (AX) — In Stearns County, language barriers continue to thwart Somali-speaking residents from exercising their voting rights, despite Minnesota's efforts to promote accessible voting. With no legal stipulations for Somali interpreters at polling stations, many potential voters struggle with English proficiency, hindering their ability to cast votes. Minnesota legislation mandates voting materials in Somali, Spanish, and Hmong to reflect prevalent non-English languages in the state. However, these…