Somalia

The Unfolding Tragedy in the Heart of Africa The Democratic Republic of the Congo, a nation teetering on the brink of despair, finds itself ensnared in an escalating humanitarian crisis. Can a world preoccupied with myriad distractions afford to avert its gaze from such dire human suffering? The scene in North and South Kivu provinces is harrowing—70,000 emergency shelters reduced to rubble under the relentless barrage of heavy artillery shelling. Once again, 350,000 internally displaced souls wander without…

Somalia's Crossroads: Public Lands for Private Gains? In the stirring heart of the Horn of Africa lies Somalia, a nation endeavoring to rebuild amid echoes of conflict. Yet, as it charts a course toward recovery, a new conundrum looms menacingly—a state-sanctioned sale of public lands that spells trouble not just for governance, but for the very essence of community. A labyrinthine practice has emerged wherein untold riches in public assets morph into modern urban developments. But at what…

ADDIS ABABA - In a riveting turn of events, Djibouti's Foreign Minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, emerged victorious in the race for the prestigious African Union Commission Chairperson position, besting Kenya's erstwhile Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. The conclusion came only after a rigorous seven rounds of voting by the continent's Heads of State and Governments, marking the end of a campaign that was as intense as it was unpredictable. As the electoral process got underway, Raila Odinga seemed the indomitable…

The Unseen Shadows Behind a Fatal Assassination in Mogadishu NAIROBI, Kenya — The news hit like a storm cloud over a sunny meadow. On an unassuming day in Mogadishu, Hassan Sankay Ali was mercilessly gunned down in the city's Darusalam neighborhood. To his grieving family, the senseless murder was a meticulously orchestrated execution, possibly stemming from his entangled business dealings. The true motives remain veiled in silence, yet questions echo ominously: Who benefits from this bloodshed? Hassan's life was a…

In an unexpected twist in the political landscape, President Donald Trump has huddled with Elon Musk in a campaign designed to dramatically trim the U.S. government bureaucracy, a move that culminated on Friday with over 9,500 federal employees losing their jobs. This sweeping wave of terminations reverberated from managing federal lands to the crucial care of our military veterans. The ax fell heavily across several departments—Interior, Energy, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Health and Human Services. The primary…

In a surprising turn at the African Union's 38th Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa, Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf emerged as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission. It was a highly competitive election until Kenya's esteemed Raila Odinga, known for his charismatic leadership, withdrew from the contest. This withdrawal cleared the path for Youssouf to clinch victory with 33 votes. How did it come to this? In the initial rounds, Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister, seemed poised to take the…

NAIROBI, Kenya - In the bustling fields of central Kenya, where the sun casts long shadows over the lush green leaves of Khat, farmers halt their weary hands. This halt, however, is not for rest, but a cry for justice in the twisted mechanisms of commerce that link their fields to Somalia. Why, you might ask, would a thriving community decide to stop exporting their produce? It's a complex weave of economics and ethics, a tale that echoes powerfully in today's market-driven world. The quintessential Khat plant,…

In the quiet, shadowed hours of Thursday night, the tranquility of Puntland was disrupted by a swift and decisive operation. It was not just another night. As the clock struck a time known only to those involved, the security forces of Puntland undertook an operation with precision and determination that left at least seven individuals in custody. Who were these individuals? The rumors whispered tales of their alleged affiliations with the sinister undercurrents of Daesh, a name that stirs unease in the most seasoned hearts.…

WASHINGTON — The air was tense in the political corridors of Washington as a U.S. congressman, Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, unfurled a whirlwind of accusations, claiming the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inadvertently channeling funds to nefarious entities like the Islamic State (ISIS), Al-Qaeda, and other malevolent groups. This, he declared, was a fiasco of monumental proportions, raising eyebrows and temperatures in equal measure. Thursday bore witness to the…

Mogadishu (AX) – On a typical scorcher of a Saturday, under the merciless sun of El-Hero in the Mahaas district, a noteworthy arrest unfolded. Mohamed Rashid Abdi Hussein, once the chairman of the Ganuribad area in Somalia's Hiiraan region, found himself in handcuffs. The reason for his capture? A damning discovery: receipts from Al-Shabaab, the notorious militant group, left little room for doubt. These were not your ordinary receipts—they were felonious tokens, empowering a regime of illegal taxation on unsuspecting…