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Energize Your Walk: 8 Pre-Walk Snacks to Boost Your Fat Burning When it comes to making your daily walk effective in burning fat, what you eat beforehand truly matters. We spoke with Tara Collingwood, a board-certified sports dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies, to discover the pre-walk snacks that can help fuel your body, stabilize blood sugar, and maximize fat metabolism. Here are eight amazing foods you can consider to give your walk a kickstart. Porridge: A Heartwarming Start Imagine the…

The Hidden Strain in Oromia: Life Amidst Conflict and Isolation Deep in Ethiopia's Oromia region, the silent suffering of communities caught in the crossfire of conflict is a reality that rarely makes international headlines. Yet for those living in remote areas like Arma Gunfi, the violence has brought life to a standstill, transforming daily existence into a struggle for survival. Remote and Isolated: The Village of Arma Gunfi Asiya Abdela, a farmer in Arma Gunfi, sits patiently at the Gunfi primary health care centre…

Press Freedom in Peril: Somali Journalists Face Rising Threats Amid Political Turmoil In the swirling sands of Mogadishu, where the rhythmic hum of daily life is frequently interrupted by political strife, the role of journalists garners both reverence and apprehension. The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) has voiced strong condemnation following a series of aggressive attacks targeting journalists, underscoring the perils faced by those who dare to illuminate the shadows of conflict. The Day of Reckoning On August 14,…

markdown Chaos and Controversy: Land Eviction Sparks Deadly Clashes in Mogadishu On August 14, 2025, Mogadishu witnessed a grim confrontation that left at least eight people dead, including an elderly woman, in the dense Horseed neighborhood. The violence broke out as Haramcad police units, backed by intelligence and military-police forces, clashed with military personnel opposing an eviction operation. Clash Over a Piece of History The dispute erupted over a parcel of land near the Horseed football stadium, a site with…

The Horn of Africa: A New Theatre of Global Influence As the U.S. Senator Ted Cruz’s call for recognizing North Western State of Somalia sparks a diplomatic dispute involving China, the larger geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa is beginning to reveal the contours of a global battleground. This region, often treading the precarious line between promise and peril, is now increasingly overshadowed by China's assertive stride. China’s Growing Influence in the Horn The brief exchange between the U.S. and China, with…

KISMAYO, Somalia - The assertive Ahmed Madobe clinched a notable triumph for his 3rd term in office on Monday, facing vehement opposition from the corridors of Mogadishu, which is pushing for a universal ballot system, an idea that both Kismayo and Garowe aren't buying. Last month, Madobe made headlines when he bailed out of the National Consultative Council (NCC) conference. He effortlessly cruised to victory, raking in 55 nods from 75 regional lawmakers. Jubaland will now see him at the helm for another five…

In Kismayo, a new chapter of political drama unfolds as the Jubbaland legislative body votes to retain Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe as their regional leader for a third stint. Though controversy brews around this decision, opposition factions are not backing down, opting to host their own election and stirring the pot of dissent. By collecting 55 ballots in his favor, Madobe secured his position against rivals. His nearest competitor, Faisal Mohamed Mataan, managed to secure just 16, while Abubakar Abdi Hassan lagged behind…

This morning, a DHL cargo aircraft tragically crashed while attempting to land at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania. The incident resulted in the death of one individual aboard the plane, and some debris from the crash caused damage to a nearby residence. While three other passengers on the flight sustained injuries, thankfully, no one on the ground was hurt during the ordeal. As flames and thick smoke spiraled from the wreckage, firefighting crews rushed in to tackle the blaze. The ill-fated flight, managed by Swiftair for…

In a compelling turn of events in Kismayo, Somalia, Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Madobe, emerged victorious in the Jubaland presidential election with a notable 55 votes out of 75 cast by the regional parliamentarians. It was a gripping contest involving two other hopefuls, Abubakar Abdi Hassan and Faisal Abdi Matan, who managed to secure 4 and 16 votes, respectively. The official word came straight from the Jubaland Electoral Commission, confirming Madobe’s win and signaling a new chapter for the state. In a…

Survivors of Madagascar Boat Incident Prepare for Return to Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - Officials in Antananarivo have announced that scores of individuals who survived a shipwreck off Madagascar will soon make their journey back to Somalia. These individuals were rescued by local fishermen early Saturday, adrift in the Indian Ocean. The 48 survivors, who hailed from Somalia, encountered disaster while aboard two different vessels, resulting in fatalities among their group. Originally departing from Mogadishu, their…