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Boko Haram terrorists on bicycles kill over 100 in
Bike-riding Boko Haram terrorists opened fire on a village in northeastern Nigeria last week, killing at least 100 people, locals said Wednesday.
More than 50 terrorists on motorcycles entered the Tarmuwa area of Yobe state on Sunday night and started shooting before setting fire to buildings, according to Yobe police spokesperson Dungus Abdulkarim.
Police blamed the attack on Boko Haram, which has been waging an insurgency in the region since 2009. Boko Haram has since splintered into various…
Boat transporting irregular migrants at EU level capsizes
At least one person died and 22 others were reported missing after a boat carrying irregular migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the Libyan coast on Tuesday, Libyan authorities said.
The coast guard in the eastern Libyan city of Tobruk said the boat was carrying 32 migrants and that nine had been rescued. Survivors are taken to a port in Tobruk, the coast guard says.
In recent years, the North African nation has emerged as the dominant transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in…
At least 129 killed in DR Congo prison attempt
At least 129 people were killed during an attempted prison break at the central Makala prison in the Congolese capital Kinshasa late Sunday.
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo said the situation was now under control.
In a statement published on X early Tuesday, Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo said a fire had also broken out in the prison's administrative building, its food depots and a hospital. About 59 people were injured, he added.
"The mass escape attempt at Makala Central…
Adani Group’s Multibillion-Dollar Power Project Approved Amid International Integrity Issues in India
Kenya's Partnership with Adani Group: A Double-Edged Sword?
NAIROBI, Kenya – In a surprising twist, Adani Group, notorious for its polarizing global reputation, has received the green light for a substantial energy transmission initiative through its offshoot, Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL). This $900 million project is framed within the Private-Public Partnership (PPP) model, stirring anxieties that Kenya might be inviting not just foreign capital but potential complications.
The sanctioning of this power…
Somali Human Traffickers Exploit Counterfeit Passports and Fake Visas to Smuggle Individuals into Europe
Unveiling the Shadows: Human Trafficking in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – Recent revelations from a confidential police report have exposed an intricate human trafficking ring functioning out of Mogadishu. This underground network employs counterfeit Ethiopian and British passports alongside fake Spanish visas to illicitly transport individuals beyond Somalia's borders.
Utilizing weaknesses in operations at the Aden Adde International Airport, traffickers conduct their dubious affairs without notable…
Somali President Seeks Backing from Clans in Face of Increasing Opposition
Shifting Alliances: Somali President Turns to Clan Support Amid Political Turmoil
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) - With a surge in political dissent and fragmentation, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has sought refuge in traditional clan alliances for much-needed support.
On Monday at Villa Somalia, the presidential palace, insiders revealed that President Mohamud convened an important huddle with notable figures from the Marehan clan, including two officials from regional administrations and several lawmakers.…
SOCOTU Denounces Workplace Harassment and Gender Discrimination Toward Women in Somalia
End Workplace Discrimination Against Somali Women
MOGADISHU (PRESS RELEASE) - The Somali Congress of Trade Unions (SOCOTU) expresses grave concern regarding the pervasive and harmful treatment of Somali women, especially those seeking employment or currently holding jobs, within both governmental and private sectors. A worrisome pattern of workplace harassment, encompassing sexual misconduct and gender-based bias, violates fundamental human rights and serves as a formidable obstacle to women's economic independence and full…
IED Explosion Claims 3 Lives and Injures 13 at Teashop in Central Somalia Town
Tragic Bombing in Buloburde: Civilians Fall Victim to Violence
BULOBURDE, Somalia (AXADLE) – A devastating explosion rocked a bustling teashop in Buloburde town on Saturday, claiming the lives of at least three civilians and injuring thirteen more, according to local authorities.
The busy teashop served as a social hub where residents, members of Buloburde's security forces, and Ma’awisley clan militia often gathered. It was here that the deadly improvised explosive device (IED) detonated.
Officials suspect Al-Shabaab…
Mobile Loan Applications Are Driving Desperate Kenyans into Despair
The Dark Side of Mobile Lending in Kenya: A Borrower's Nightmare
NAIROBI, Kenya – In a desperate bid to save her four-year-old son, who had ingested a five-shilling coin, Grace hastily installed a mobile lending application recommended by her fellow market vendors. Without pausing to review the terms, she entered her information and hit ‘submit.’ At a bustling health center nestled in the cramped alleys of Baba Dogo in Nairobi’s Mathare slums, doctors demanded 1,500 shillings upfront to initiate the urgent treatment her…
Cancellation of Unlawful NAVPASS Agreement in Breach of the PFMA 2019
Urgent Concerns Regarding the NAVPASS Contract: A Call for Accountability
I reach out to you as a dedicated Member of Parliament representing the Federal Republic of Somalia, compelled by a robust sense of responsibility to protect our Constitution and maintain national sovereignty. This communication addresses a pressing issue related to the NAVPASS agreement, which governs the collection of all Air Navigation fees and raises troubling legal and constitutional questions.
The current iteration of the NAVPASS contract…