Africa

The research falls into two segments: "The Cost of Inaction: Impacts of WFP Assistance Shortfalls on Food Security Outcomes in Somalia" and "The Cost of Inaction: Impacts of WFP Refugee Assistance Shortfalls on Food Security Outcomes in Uganda." In 2021, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) reached 34.4 million folks in East Africa through initiatives like providing school meals and specialized food for at-risk groups. Fast forward a year, and East Africa saw the number of food-insecure people balloon to 82 million.…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a landmark move to bolster its public health framework, Somalia has rolled out its inaugural national laboratory strategic plan. This initiative aims to sharpen disease diagnostics and enhance the country’s crisis response capabilities. Crafted alongside the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the blueprint seeks to mend gaps in a health system torn apart by decades of strife. This strategic plan, fine-tuned during sessions in Nairobi from August 5-9, 2024, charts out…

Mogadishu (AX) — Shazam! Mogadishu University clinched victory in the Somali International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Competition and will now wave Somalia’s flag at the All Africa IHL Competition in Nairobi this November. The showdown, which happened on Wednesday in Mogadishu, marked the first in-person gathering after a couple of years of virtual reality. Mogadishu University outperformed Somali National University in a tense and gripping final match-up.This dynamic contest, crafted by the International Committee of the Red…

Severe Flooding in Nigeria's Northeast: Tragic Losses and Widespread Displacement

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, alongside the World Health Organisation, have sounded the alarm on the current mpox outbreak in Africa. They've classified it as a health emergency. The epidemic, originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now seeped into neighboring nations. According to Fitch, seven countries have verified mpox cases: Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda. In a cautionary note, Fitch warned investors about potential under-reporting,…

Accidental Flag Mix-Up Leads to Arrests in Tunisia

The Djiboutian government has backpedaled on its original proposition to grant Ethiopia full oversight of a significant port, a gesture initially aimed at alleviating regional frictions following the ongoing wrangles between Somalia and Ethiopia over access to the Red Sea. Now, Djibouti is entertaining the idea of collaborative management. The adjustment in stance suggests Ethiopia will receive partial control of the Tadjourah Port, while Djibouti continues to maintain operational supervision. This shift is an attempt to…

Somali Mainer Returns to East Africa to Pursue Presidency of Jubaland In 2009, a Somali native resettled in Maine and quickly found his footing. He established a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and wellness in immigrant communities, earned a doctorate in public policy from the University of Southern Maine, and recently launched an aid organization designed to send essential resources to communities in East Africa. Ali's charitable work led him back to his homeland, Jubaland in southern Somalia, where he witnessed a…

Biden Extends Sanctions on Ethiopia Amid Ongoing Instability Mogadishu (AX) — U.S. President Joe Biden has chosen to prolong sanctions aimed at specific individuals and groups entangled in Ethiopia's persistent conflict. This decision sustains a national emergency declaration originally set to lapse on September 17, 2024. The sanctions, established under Executive Order 14046, will stay in place for an additional year, as Biden seeks to confront what he deems a sustained threat to American national security and…

Egypt's Military Maneuvers Ignite Long-Standing Rivalries in Somalia and the Horn of Africa Egypt's military footprint in Somalia has surged dramatically in recent weeks. Between August 27 and 29, 1,000 Egyptian soldiers were deployed in Mogadishu. Furthermore, Egyptian authorities have unveiled intentions to transfer an array of armaments, including anti-tank missiles, rocket launchers, and drones—actions that prompt fears of escalating hostilities. Notably, Egyptian and Somali military forces are gearing up for joint…