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Six or More Herders Dead Amidst Violence in Somaliland’s Sanaag Region
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 Assault on Mogadishu Markets Results in $4 Million in Damages as Government Fails to Safeguard Businesses
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 Seizes Kamikaze Drones from Yemen Destined for Al-Shabaab
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,…
At least 22 dead when cholera outbreak hits
Dozens of people have died and hundreds more are hospitalized during a cholera outbreak in war-torn Sudan, the country's health ministry said on Sunday.
Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said in a statement that at least 22 people have died from the disease and that at least 354 confirmed cases of cholera have been detected across the county.
Ibrahim did not give a time frame for the deaths or the number since the beginning of the year. However, the World Health Organization said 78 deaths…
Sweden confirms first case of deadly mpox strain
Swedish health authorities said Thursday they had registered the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of mpox, a viral infection spread through close contact.
The announcement came a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global health emergency for the second time in two years, warning that the virus could eventually spread across international borders.
Sweden's public health authority confirmed to Agence France-Presse (AFP) that the case was the same…
WHO declares global health emergency over mpox
The World Health Organization declared a global emergency after mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa on Wednesday.
Earlier this week, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the mpox outbreak a public health emergency, with more than 500 deaths, and called for international help to stop the spread of the virus.
"This is something that should concern us all ... The potential for further spread within Africa and beyond is very worrying," said WHO Director-General…
Casualties Rise from Suicide Bombing at Mogadishu Beach
Tragic Terror Attack in Mogadishu Claims Lives
According to reports from officials, the brutal terrorist assault on a beach in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, has tragically resulted in at least 37 fatalities, along with numerous injuries. This grim information surfaced on Saturday amidst the ongoing crisis.
The insurgents, linked to Al-Qaida and known as Al-Shabaab, have fiercely opposed the internationally recognized Somali government for over 17 years. Their insatiable violence continues to threaten peace and stability.…
Africa’s Mpox Crisis Teeters on a Precipice Amid Vaccine Shortages
New Mpox Outbreaks Erupt in Kenya and Central African Republic
Kenya and the Central African Republic have reported fresh outbreaks of mpox, with health officials racing against time to curb the virus’s spread in an area already grappling with limited vaccine supplies.
This past Wednesday, Nairobi confirmed its outbreak after identifying a case in a traveler who crossed into Rwanda from Uganda via a southern border checkpoint in Kenya. The Central African Republic announced its situation on Monday, revealing that the…
HRW Concerned About Widespread Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones
Urgent Concerns Over Sexual Violence in Khartoum Amid Ongoing Conflict
Human Rights Watch, based in New York City, has issued a grave warning about the rampant sexual violence plaguing Khartoum, the war-ravaged capital of Sudan.
According to HRW, countless women and girls—ranging from ages 9 to 60—have faced egregious sexual violence at the hands of rival factions. Furthermore, these groups have obstructed survivors' access to essential healthcare services.
In its latest report, "Khartoum is Not Safe for Women," the…
Russian mercenary group Wagner endures significant losses.
Wagner Group Admits Significant Losses in Mali Clashes
On Monday, the Wagner mercenary organization conceded that it had endured substantial casualties during recent skirmishes with separatist factions in northeastern Mali.
Mali, a nation grappling with insurgencies for over ten years, sought assistance from Wagner after military leaders seized control in 2020. This request came amidst escalating violence from both terrorists and separatists in the northern regions.
Between July 22 and July 27, Malian forces collaborated…