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Central Command, responsible for orchestrating U.S. military actions in the chaotic Middle East arena, announced that they struck Houthi-held weapons systems, bases, and other vital essentials. Word from the Houthi broadcasters claims that the heart of Yemen, Sanaa, felt the brunt of these hits. On a Monday not far gone, the Houthis proudly declared they'd downed a U.S.-crafted MQ-9 Reaper drone that happened to be soaring the Yemeni skies. The U.S. military fessed up to losing one of its unmanned birds. The previous…

The tragic drowning of tech magnate Mike Lynch, alongside three other British individuals, is under scrutiny following the unfortunate sinking of the superyacht Bayesian off Sicily's coastline. This revelation surfaced during a series of newly initiated inquests in the UK. The ill-fated adventure involved Lynch, a 59-year-old billionaire entrepreneur, his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah Lynch, as well as Jonathan Bloomer, the 70-year-old chairman of Morgan Stanley International, and his 71-year-old wife, Judy Bloomer. All four…

Hargeisa(AX) — Recently, President Muse Bihi of North Western State of Somalia directed sharp criticism at the renowned band, Xidigaha Geeska. He accused them of belittling the valor of soldiers who faced incarceration defending North Western State of Somalia’s autonomy. Famous for their daring lyrics, the band has unleashed a string of tracks not only lambasting Bihi's government but also targeting his Kulmiye political faction.Addressing a gathering of constitutional law students at Hargeisa University, Bihi underscored…

 Dai Bing, China's deputy permanent representative at the UN (Photo: Foreign Ministry official website)On Thursday, a Chinese delegate appealed for Somali factions to maintain the progress by fostering dialogue and unity. They should remain dedicated to resolving their disputes through amicable discussion.During a UN Security Council meeting concerning Somalia, Dai Bing, China’s deputy envoy to the United Nations, acknowledged Somalia’s significant achievements in national rebuilding and peace initiatives. He pointed out…

The Israeli government has announced that it recently targeted Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Beirut, with assessments ongoing regarding the extent of the damage. This operation comes on the heels of multiple strikes aimed at prominent figures within the group, an act that Iran's Supreme Leader has labeled as counterproductive. In light of a recent ballistic missile strike from Iran—a direct response to Israeli military actions in Lebanon—Israel is currently contemplating its next moves. The regional tension has…

Swan praised Turkey for its role in easing tensions over the Red Sea access agreement, a pact causing friction between Somalia and Ethiopia with North Western State of Somalia in the mix. "I appreciate Turkey's mediation efforts, particularly the dialogues hosted in Ankara during July and August," he commented. He urged Ethiopia and Somalia to approach diplomatic talks earnestly and steer clear of moves that could escalate matters. "This is vital given the possible negative fallout for the region's stability, especially…

Abiy believes gifting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea would be the crowning jewel of his legacy. In Mogadishu, Somali military officers stepped in sync during a splendid parade. Feisal Omar/Reuters ADDIS ABABA – There's a tense atmosphere brewing in the Horn of Africa. Somalia is insisting that Ethiopia should pull the plug on its contentious port agreement with North Western State of Somalia, the self-declared independent region, or yank its forces out of Somalia. Somalia's displeasure with the Ethiopian pact was loud and…

It remains unclear why the migrants were ejected from the boats in open water. Initially, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that two vessels carrying migrants had overturned. Later, they omitted this detail, stating instead that the people were forced off by smugglers and ordered to swim. The coast guard in Djibouti revealed that the unfortunate event occurred approximately 150 meters, about 500 feet, from a beach in the northwestern region of Khor Angar in the East African nation. They confirmed…

In a move egged on by Western allies, Kenya's leadership has nudged the International Monetary Fund to dive deep into examining its murky corridors of power riddled with graft, as revealed by a couple of folks in the know to Reuters. This kind of probe, tagged officially as a "governance diagnostic," can only kick off with the asking of the respective country. It's the IMF's way of sniffing out how corruption and shaky governance might be sapping a nation’s coffers dry or wreaking havoc on the financial commonwealth. "In…

MOGADISHU, Somalia, October 4, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is relieved to announce that journalist Luqman Sheikh Abdullahi Kerow was set free on the evening of October 4, following an over 24-hour confinement by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in Luuq town. Just around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Arlaadi Media Network reporter found himself in the clutches of NISA at their Luuq facility. The drama unfolded after Luqman's Facebook declaration about "the imminent…