Eye on Africa

Mogadishu (AX) — In a generous act of solidarity, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has come to the aid of Somalia by delivering a staggering 700 tons of food supplies. This generous donation aims to help communities severely impacted by the ongoing drought in the region. The handover ceremony took place in Mogadishu, where UAE Ambassador to Somalia Ahmed Juma Al-Rumaithi formally transferred the lifesaving supplies to Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) Commissioner Mohamud Moallin Abdulle. This gesture is a testament…

In Memory of Farhiya Abdirahman: A Heartfelt Tribute Mogadishu (AX) — In a somber turn of events, Farhiya Abdirahman, the cherished wife of celebrated Somali artist Dayax Dalnuurshe, passed away on Tuesday night at a hospital in Mogadishu, after an unexpectedly swift illness, as relayed by family insiders. The news of Farhiya's passing resonated widely, drawing condolences from a spectrum of individuals. Among those expressing their sympathy were notable figures such as former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire, and…

Hargeisa (AX) — Tragedy struck on a peaceful Tuesday afternoon in Gabiley district when Buuh Ismaeil Mirre, a dutiful police officer from North Western State of Somalia, met a brutal end. Local inhabitants reported he was gunned down on his way home after tackling a university exam, a milestone he did not live to celebrate. "We both wrapped up our exam around 5:30 p.m., and Mirre mentioned he would stroll home with some other guys," recalled Abdi Yusuf, a fellow student who had ferried Mirre to the exam site earlier that…

FILE - On May 31, 2024, observers noted temporary shelters near Awlala Camp in Ethiopia's Amhara region. UNICEF announced on January 7, 2025, that a staggering 4.4 million children in Amhara are out of school, a consequence of disasters and unrest. (Photo by Alfatih Alsemari via Reuters) Across Ethiopia, an unsettling reality unfolds: over nine million young ones are absent from classrooms due to violence, conflicts, and the havoc wreaked by Mother Nature. The United Nations reveals that more than 6,000 institutions for…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud plans to journey to Beledweyne, the heart of the Hiiraan region, aiming to mediate long-standing tensions between the community and the administration of Hirshabelle. His visit comes on the heels of significant strides made by a federal group that includes notables like Army Chief General Odawaa Yusuf Raage and NISA Director Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe. This crew struck a deal with Hawadle clan leaders to hand over Beledweyne's security to national forces, a move…

Beledweyne (AX) — In a significant development, a delegation spearheaded by Army Chief General Odawaa Yusuf Raage and the head of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe, has brokered a landmark agreement with the Hawadle clan's leadership. This pact aims to shift the security reins of Beledweyne over to federal authorities. During a Tuesday afternoon gathering with an array of community members—elder leaders, thinkers, young folk, and women—the delegation stressed the vital…

Photos of the accident scene. Credit: Sikika Road Safety Two individuals lost their lives, while others were hurt, following a grisly road crash on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway, a key transit route for travelers. The fateful event occurred on a seemingly ordinary Sunday, January 5. Involved in the collision were a Nissan minibus, also known as a matatu, and a larger bus, engaging in a catastrophic head-on crash near Naivasha's Prison Bridge. The Eldoret Shuttle Nissan matatu, after ramming into a Nairobi-bound bus, painted a…

On January 18, 2024, SpaceX catapulted a Falcon 9 rocket, crowned with its Crew Dragon capsule, into the ether from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Axiom Mission Three (Ax-3) embarks with an all-European crew, spotlighting Turkey’s first astronaut, signaling an increasing tilt by nations towards the private sector for their celestial aspirations. As our stars keep drawing curious eyes, folks are looking beyond the governments to private players for their extraterrestrial adventures…

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, in a realm of significant happenings, a statement from Farmaajo drew attention for its emphasis on dismantling terror groups plaguing Somalia. His words sing the praises of a heroic move by Northeastern State’s security forces. "This valiant operation by the guardians of Northeastern State is pivotal in scrubbing our homeland of extremists that threaten our peace and stagnate our progress," Farmaajo passionately declared. Furthering his point, Farmaajo tossed a gauntlet at the Federal…

In a tragic turn of events, Charles Owino, a 19-year-old, lost his life to a gunshot wound to the head during July's anti-government demonstrations near Nairobi, according to an autopsy reported by Reuters.However, his death, as recorded by the police, was classified as a road accident, Owino's brother revealed after he saw the morgue log entry upon identifying the body. Reuters hasn't been able to access the mentioned document. Similarly, in a separate instance, police claimed Shaquille Obienge, aged 21, succumbed to a road…