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How Africa Forfeits More Than $300 Billion Each Year Due to Unlawful Financial Outflows

"The definition requires broadening because businesses are indulging in activities that, while not criminal, significantly impact domestic resource mobilization." The world lacks a clear, universally agreed-upon explanation of illegal financial flows (IFFs), resulting in a myriad of interpretations. Illicit financial flows encompass unauthorized or unethical financial exchanges across borders, including money laundering, tax dodging, and the financing of terrorism. These flows seriously threaten, particularly impacting…

‘Trapped with Nowhere to Turn: African Migrants in Lebanon Feel Forsaken Amid Israeli Airstrikes’

Soreti is one of the large crowd estimated at between 175,000 and 200,000 foreign domestic workers residing in Lebanon, predominantly women. A 2019 report by Amnesty International, referencing the Ministry of Labour, highlighted that Ethiopian women made up at least 75% of this group. Their journey to Lebanon began in the 1980s and gained momentum after the civil war ended, with a surge in migration during the 1990s and 2000s. Most are employed in low-paying jobs as live-in caregivers, sending financial aid back home to…

Turkish Energy Minister Announces the Dawn of a New Chapter in Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration

 Türkiye's research vessel Oruç Reis navigates the Bosporus in Istanbul, Türkiye, on October 5, 2024. (AA Photo) Embarking on a new chapter in maritime oil and gas exploration, the Oruç Reis seismic research ship sets sail for Somalia, marking a significant move celebrated by Türkiye's Energy and Natural Resources Minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, on Saturday. Somali officials acknowledge Türkiye's unwavering assistance in enhancing their energy sector.Joining the send-off ceremony alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,…

UN Representative Voices Worry Over Somalia-Ethiopia Friction, Urges for Peaceful Dialogue

Mogadishu (AX) – The Acting Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, James Swan, has voiced his worries about the simmering unrest between Somalia and Ethiopia. This follows a contentious Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked between Ethiopia and North Western State of Somalia, a region claiming autonomy, on the first day of 2024.This agreement, granting Ethiopia access to the sea and permitting a military base in North Western State of Somalia, faced strong objections from Somalia. On Friday,…

Uganda Objects to Egypt’s Military Presence in Somalia

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, has firmly expressed his disapproval of Egypt's decision to deploy troops for peacekeeping in Somalia. His criticism comes amid discussions focused on the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the envisioned African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), stirring the pot regarding Egypt's growing military ambitions in the Horn of Africa. The ongoing reevaluation of peacekeeping strategies in Somalia,…

Festivities Continue Despite a Standstill in Security, Peace Efforts, and Humanitarian Challenges

Hirshabelle Marks Eight Years: A Time of Joy or Misplaced Priorities? BELEDWEYNE, Somalia (KAAB TV) – This year marks the eighth anniversary for Hirshabelle State, which was born out of the union between Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle on October 5, 2016. The celebrations unfolded in Jowhar, the heart of Hirshabelle, with President Ali Abdullahi Gudlawe, various ministers, regional assembly members, and delegates from the Somali parliament gathered to mark the occasion. The event on Saturday evening was nothing short of…

The Misalignment of Federalism and Somalia: A Troubling Failure

Back when Somalia first dipped its toes into federalism, there was real hope in the air—an honest chance to stitch our country back together after endless chaos and strife. The idea of empowering regions, sharing power wisely, and acknowledging local priorities seemed a promising path. Yet, here we are, more fragmented than united. If we're to grasp why federalism collapsed, we've got to see Somalia for what it is, not just some textbook example of a system that works great in places like Germany or the USA. We ain't those…

Somalia: Dahabshiil’s Unexpected Shift in North Western State of Somalia Policy Sparks Boycott Uproar

Somalia: Dahabshiil's Walk Back on 'North Western State of Somalia' Spurs Outrage — Dahabshiil, a major player in Somali money transfers, has acquiesced to a directive from Somalia's Federal Government, removing any mention of "North Western State of Somalia" from its platforms. This decision has sparked considerable backlash in the self-declared independent region of North Western State of Somalia. To many in North Western State of Somalia, this decision feels like a deep betrayal. It follows the path taken by…

Northeastern State’s Vice President Backs Jubbaland’s Request for Northeastern State to Join NCC Discussions

Garowe (AX) – In a supportive gesture, Northeastern State's Vice President Ilyas Lugatoor backed Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe's call for including Northeastern State in the ongoing National Consultative Council (NCC) gatherings happening in bustling Mogadishu. President Madobe has been vocal against the federal government's ambition to roll out a one-person, one-vote (1PV) electoral system. He raised concerns about the slippery slope of missed election deadlines and stressed that the absence of Northeastern…

Top Three Secure Victories in Thrilling Premier League Saturday

In a gripping Premier League clash, Crystal Palace's Trevoh Chalobah went head-to-head against Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in London, on October 5, 2024. (Xinhua) Saturday night saw Liverpool maintaining their pole position in the Premier League, clinching a slim 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Arsenal also claimed victories to keep their pursuit alive. Diogo Jota bagged the game's solitary goal just nine minutes in. However, Liverpool's Alisson had to make some stellar saves before limping…

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