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In Mogadishu's Yaqshid district, former South West State MP Ali Omar Gaab was fatally shot by armed gunmen who quickly fled the scene. Security forces arrived but failed to make any arrests. The al-Shabab militant group has taken credit for the killing, citing Gaab as a Member of Parliament for the South West Somalia administration. Both the South West State authorities and the federal government have not yet issued a statement regarding this tragic incident.

The international affairs editor fell ill while hosting News at Ten on Friday night. ITV confirmed Rageh Omaar's health condition and expressed his gratitude for the well-wishes. Omaar, the ITV News presenter, is currently under medical supervision following his on-air distress. During the News at Ten broadcast, Omaar struggled with delivering the news, causing concern among viewers. An ITV News representative acknowledged the audience's worry regarding Omaar's well-being. Omaar's exact situation during the incident…

The Horn of Africa is set to have increased rainfall from May to July, with some areas getting wetter than usual, according to the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The ICPAC forecasts wetter conditions for northern regions, affecting countries like Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, as well as western and coastal Kenya. Heavy rains in the region have caused flooding resulting in casualties and damages. Kenya has…

In recent weeks, a hundred al-Shabab fighters surrendered to the Somali government in the South-Central region. The Ministry of Information announced that the government welcomed the defectors in various regions and is urging more militants to take advantage of the president's amnesty. The government is encouraging misled youths to surrender and is praising Somali parents for guiding their children away from extremism. However, the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) recently reported over 205…

After returning from suspension, Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't score as Al-Nassr beat Al-Khaleej 1-0, with Aymeric Laporte scoring the winning goal. Ronaldo played his first game since being sent off in a Saudi Super Cup loss to Al-Hilal, with his ban reduced to one match on appeal. Ronaldo missed three good chances as Al-Nassr threatened to fall behind Al-Hilal, but Laporte scored with 68 minutes gone. Despite the win, Al-Nassr remains nine points behind Al-Hilal, who are unbeaten in 28 games as they chase their 18th…

In a letter, the Sudanese ambassador to the United Nations accuses Abu Dhabi of "UAE aggression against the Sudanese people."

In Somalia, more than 100 Al-Shabaab militants have surrendered, showing progress in the fight against the group. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has led successful campaigns against the militants, reclaiming territories in central and southern Somalia. The government is welcoming defectors with open arms, offering amnesty to those who have been misled by the terrorists. Recent reports show that militants have turned themselves in across various regions in Somalia. The government is not only focusing on military operations…

Barcelona, the reigning Women's Champions League champions, came from behind to secure a spot in their fourth consecutive final by defeating Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Emma Hayes, the Chelsea manager, was left disappointed as her team failed to overcome the deficit in front of a packed stadium in West London. The opening goal came from Aitana Bonmati, helped by a deflection off Kadeisha Buchanan, giving Barca the lead 26 minutes into the game. Despite Chelsea's efforts, including hitting…

Did Pascaline Bongo sell her influence when her brother, Ali Bongo, was Gabon's president? The Paris criminal court said no on Monday, but the National Financial Prosecutor's Office appealed. A second trial awaits. The Bongo family is also under French legal scrutiny in the "ill-gotten assets" case. This time, Ali Bongo himself might face charges. Sara Brimbeuf leads the fight against shady financial transactions at Transparency International.

In a notable announcement from Nairobi, Kenya, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) has forecasted heavy rains in the Horn of Africa from May to July. The northern regions of the area are expected to be significantly wetter than usual during this time. Specifically, countries such as Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, and parts of Kenya will experience the brunt of these unusual weather patterns. The ongoing heavy rains have already caused flooding in the region, resulting in…