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Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) has revealed that the ongoing security operation by Kenya against the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) is a concerted effort with Ethiopian security forces. This operation, targeting “OLA camps” on both sides of the border, underscores a strategy where borderlines blur into zones of mutual concern and cooperation. What has led these two countries to act in unison against threats lurking at geographical seams? On February 4, NISS issued a statement indicating that this…

In a significant policy shift, former President Donald Trump, while en route from Miami to Washington, D.C., authorized several executive orders aimed at overhauling military regulations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). One of the foremost directives seeks to repeal DEI initiatives within the armed forces, reinstating thousands of troops who had been dismissed for resisting the Covid-19 vaccination during the pandemic. Additionally, the orders take a direct stance against the inclusion of transgender…

Bosaso (AX) – In a twist of fate both intriguing and contentious, Northeastern State's regional leaders have turned down food aid supplied by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA). This aid was intended to assist communities beleaguered by drought and conflict in Northeastern State. However, suspicions regarding both the aid's origins and its distribution process have cast a shadow over its intended purpose. During a no-holds-barred press briefing in Bosaso on the Sabbath, Northeastern State’s…

Mogadishu (AX) — The Egyptian leader, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, is gearing up for a visit to Asmara, Eritrea, come Thursday, where he's scheduled for a three-party pow-wow with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. This top-tier sit-down aims to bolster security partnerships and tackle mutual hurdles in the Horn of Africa and the bustling Red Sea zone. A big-ticket item on the agenda is the creation of a tri-nation coalition to navigate common challenges, with a spotlight on Ethiopia's…

Hargeisa (AX) – Mohamed Abib Yusuf, a lawmaker from North Western State of Somalia, has leveled accusations against the North Western State of Somalia authorities, alleging they detained him to spark turmoil in the Awdal area, aiming to derail upcoming elections and extend their political tenure.Upon his release from Mandera prison, the outspoken MP shared his perspective with the press on Monday. He contended that his arrest was baseless, serving as a means to postpone elections and breed discord in Awdal.“The government…

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (AX) — "The Biden administration just rolled out fresh rules to tackle the flood of bargain-basement shipments from China, especially targeting online retail behemoths Shein and Temu," the Associated Press reported. This new directive sets its sights on closing gaps in the "de minimis" exemption, which currently allows goods under $800 to bypass U.S. tariffs and extra fees. The changes could profoundly affect Chinese e-commerce firms banking on low-cost, direct-to-consumer shipping to snag a foothold in the…