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Somalis protest in opposition to Al-Shabaab as military steps up offensive GALKAYO, Somalia - Sections of Galkayo residents have gathered within the streets to protest in opposition to Al-Shabaab militants who've made forays into the world in central Somalia, a spot dominated by the Al-linked group. -Qaida. Al-Shabaab militants have stepped up their actions within the area, primarily…

Al-Shabaab suffers worst defeat as Somali military retakes key areas MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia-based al-Shabaab militants suffered heavy casualties in central Somalia's Mudug area on Tuesday, state media reported in the most recent crackdown on the militants, who nonetheless management a number of villages in Somalia. nation. According to state media, not less than 90 al-Shabaab terrorists…

In Tunisia, following the arrival of a number of million new doses of vaccines, troopers are supporting the vaccination marketing campaign in distant areas the place residents can't journey to vaccination facilities. RFI adopted them to the Kesra area. In Kesra, in northwestern Tunisia, the troopers on the farm name a pharmacy, identify after identify, the inhabitants who should obtain their second dose. Many are outdated. The nearest vaccination heart is an hour's drive away, too lengthy, as defined by medical colonel…

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - General Odowaa Yusuf Rageh of the Somali National Army met Monday with his Ethiopian counterpart, General Birhanu Jula. This was the first major meeting of Rageh, who trained in Uganda, which he is hosting outside of Somalia. Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is also struggling with internal political conflicts. Reports from Ethiopia say the parties have discussed how Somalia will strengthen its defense forces, which have been recovering for more than three decades. Barre was overthrown. In…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Ethiopian National Defense Forces allegedly attacked the Tigray Defense Forces , in what could further escalate tensions in the Tigray region, and possibly derail efforts to restore order in Ethiopia. Over the past nine months, ENDF and TDF have fought for control of Tigray, resulting in mass killings, population displacement, rape and torture. The two sides accused each other of atrocities in the Tigray region. State media report that the TDF under the military command of General Tsadkan Gebretensay…

MOGADISHU, Somalia The Turkish government donates armored anti-mine vehicles to the Somali National Army with the aim of helping in the fight against the AlShabaab fighters who live on the Horn of Africa devastates. AlShabaab tries to overthrow the fragile Somali government  with UN support, but has faced stiff resistance for years from an organized army, mainly foreign troops, serving the African Union mission in Somalia. . Hassan Ali Mohamed, Somalia's Defense Minister, and General Odowaa Yusuf Rageh, Chief of the…

Tunisia is still awaiting the appointment of a new prime minister when President Kaïs Saïed fired Hichem Mechichi on Sunday. This Wednesday, July 28, 2021, the President made several announcements, including the creation of a crisis unit coordinated by the military to fight Covid-19. With our special correspondent in Tunis,…

In Ethiopia, the federal government has called on the regions to help, in the face of the sharp increase in the Tigray forces fighting it. Oromo, Amhara and Afar civilians have been urged in recent days to defend Ethiopia with their arms in their hands. This ethnic mobilization raises fears of an even more violent turnaround in the war and, according to observers, also reveals that federal forces can no…

Somali army steps up operations against al-Shabaab after attacks MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali national army has stepped up its operations against Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia, focusing on the southern and central regions, where they have waged a charm offensive over the past three months. State media, citing military officials, reported that at least 13 militants were killed in the operation…

In Burkina Faso, the armed forces have been in operation in the eastern region since July 20. The results are already noticeable according to some residents. as reported from Ouagadougou, Yaya BoudaniSpecial forces supported by conventional forces have reinvested the forest parks in the province of Kompienga. According to…