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When it comes to weight loss, the advice is often to eat less and move more. While these are essential factors, they only scratch the surface of a much more complex process. One of the most critical but often overlooked aspects of weight management is your resting metabolic rate (RMR). RMR is the amount of energy your body uses when it's at rest, and it plays an important role in determining how many calories you burn throughout the day, even when you're not exercising. Increasing your RMR can…

Mpox has long been a reality in Africa, but the continent still lacks access to vaccines, highlighting stark inequalities in global distribution as wealthier nations vaccinate populations at much lower risk. Experts warn that this disparity – combined with competing health crises and sluggish regulatory processes – puts millions of Africans at risk as the virus mutates rapidly, spreads from person to person and crosses borders at an alarming rate. "The shortfall in the distribution of mpox…

Human Trafficking Attempt Thwarted in Mogadishu Amid Ongoing Concerns MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) - In a harrowing incident, three young girls—Luul Mahamed Ali, Nasteexo Sayid Nuur, and Meymun Abdullahi Ahmed—fell prey to human traffickers in Mogadishu. They were slated for smuggling between the twilight of June and early July 2024. Fortunately, prompt alerts from vigilant sources and the rapid response of airport authorities allowed their families to successfully intercept this nefarious plan. Despite the disruption, the…

Scandal Erupts as Fake Somali Officers Sneak into Europe Amid INTERPOL Visit MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – A disconcerting situation has arisen as imposters masquerading as Somali police officers infiltrated Europe. This occurred coincidentally during an official trip by the Somali Police Commissioner to INTERPOL’s headquarters in Lyon, France. Though they were invited by INTERPOL, these individuals have vanished and failed to return to Somalia, sparking grave worries about potential human trafficking with government…

Ethiopia Voices Concern Over Transition in Somalia's Peace Mission ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AXADLE) — The Ethiopian government has raised significant alarms regarding the forthcoming shift from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to a new support initiative for peace, asserting that this alteration might undermine the delicate balance of stability in the region. In a statement released today, Ethiopia referred to the situation as "venturing into uncharted waters,” emphasizing the preparations of the African…

Rising Tensions: Egypt's Arms Shipment to Somalia and Its Implications MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – The already delicate security situation in Somalia deepened yesterday following the landing of two C-130 aircraft from Egypt at Mogadishu airport. These military planes brought with them a substantial consignment of arms, munitions, and troops. Sources within Somali security circles familiar with the operation report that the planes touched down on Tuesday morning, signaling a controversial escalation in the military…

Tragic Violence Erupts in Somaliland: Six Herders Killed Hargeisa, Somaliland (AXADLE) — A tragic incident unfolded this week in the Sanaag region, where violence claimed the lives of at least six herders near Goof, a town roughly 80 kilometers from Erigabo city. The bloodshed began on Tuesday when armed assailants struck a small village close to Goof, sparking a cascade of unrest that has dramatically intensified the existing tensions in the area. Initially, five herders lost their lives in the brutal assault. This…

Al-Shabaab Escalates Violence in Mogadishu: A Community Torn Apart MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) — In a harrowing incident on the evening of Saturday, August 24, al-Shabaab militants unleashed chaos at the Safa and Marwa markets, located on the fringes of Mogadishu, leaving a path of substantial destruction in their wake. Using a combination of explosives and incendiary devices, the group inflicted severe damage on both property and goods, sparking fears among local residents. Conversations with local business…

Puntland Security Forces Nab Suspected Terrorists and Drones GAROWE, Somalia (AXADLE) – In a significant operation, Puntland security personnel captured seven individuals alleged to have connections with Al-Shabaab or ISIS, alongside a clandestine shipment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) entering the region, as reported by a local security insider on Monday. The suspects found themselves in custody after intelligence hinted they were transporting an arsenal of weaponry. A high-ranking member of Puntland's security forces,…

The darling of the healthy carb world, sweet potatoes automatically get the green light from dietitians thanks to their amazing nutritional content. Sweet potatoes are full of important nutrients such as fiber, vitamin A and potassium. And they can help you maintain full-body health (as long as you don't always eat them topped with melted marshmallows). Despite their impressive nutritional profile, certain groups of people should avoid eating them regularly. Here we explore the benefits and side effects of sweet…