Amass

In a stark illustration of economic disparity, four of Africa's wealthiest individuals possess a staggering $57.4 billion—an amount that surpasses the combined wealth of approximately 750 million people. This figure accounts for nearly half of the continent's total population. These eye-opening statistics stem from Oxfam's recent report, which explores the rapidly escalating issue of inequality in Africa. The report, Africa’s Inequality Crisis and the Rise of the Super-Rich, lays bare a troubling narrative of…

As dawn breaks across the Horn of Africa, a region steeped in both history and conflict, Ethiopia and Eritrea—nations once unified under a shared banner—now seem to stand on the precipice of renewed strife. A casual observer might gaze upon a map, tracing the contours of these lands, asking: "Are we destined to repeat the past, or can wisdom steer us clear of calamity?" In the bustling heart of Mogadishu, a sense of unease lingers in the air, one that's palpable among both local…

ISIS Militants Rake in $6 Million Through Extortion in Somalia NAIROBI, Kenya - The relatively small yet menacing ISIS faction in Somalia has reportedly gathered nearly $6 million over the past couple of years, as highlighted in a recent report by the International Crisis Group (ICG). The report also points to the group’s ambitious endeavors to broaden its control. Currently active in Northeastern State’s Bari region, the ISIS-linked faction comprises around 500 combatants, including several foreigners. Their…