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Every corner of the globe seems to hold its breath whenever Somalia makes the news. As a region scarred by conflict and shadowed by threats, it's a land where the whispers of hope are sometimes drowned out by the echoes of violence. In one such instance, a recent attack by Al-Shabaab militants in Buurane village, situated in the Mahaday district of Hirshabelle State, grabbed headlines and hearts alike, prompting a profound response from the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Last Sunday was…

According to Simon Harris, Ireland's Tánaiste, it would be a significant escalation for the European Union to target U.S. tech companies in response to President Donald Trump's comprehensive tariffs on European goods. “If you were to get into that space, it would be an extraordinary escalation at a time when we must be working for de-escalation,” he stated during an emergency meeting of EU trade ministers held in Luxembourg. Harris emphasized the need for caution, urging the European Commission to refrain from utilizing the…

Mogadishu Airport and Halane Camp Face Al-Shabaab Mortar Attacks MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the quiet stillness of the early hours, just as the city was rousing itself from slumber, an unexpected jolt shattered the calm. Al-Shabaab militants launched mortar attacks targeting Mogadishu’s international airport and the adjacent Halane military base. This brazen act once again raised questions about the fragile security state in this East African nation. With two civilians injured and communities rattled, there is much to ponder…

A recently recovered video from the mobile phone of an aid worker tragically killed in Gaza, alongside fellow rescuers, captures their final moments. This footage, highlighted by the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), shows clearly marked ambulances with emergency lights flashing amidst the chaos of heavy gunfire. On March 23, 15 humanitarian personnel lost their lives in an attack attributed to Israeli forces, a tragic event acknowledged by both the United Nations and the PRCS. In defense, the Israeli military stated,…

Across South Africa, an outpouring of voices rose in unison as thousands of students, activists, and concerned citizens took to the streets. Their rallying cry? Justice for a seven-year-old girl from the Eastern Cape, who suffered the unimaginable—a rape committed within the supposed safety of her school in October 2024. It’s a moment that has sparked outrage and galvanized a nation. The protesters weren’t merely expressing anger; they delivered heartfelt memoranda to education officials, demanding immediate action. Calls…

Mogadishu (AX) — The unsettling tranquility of Bosaso was shattered on a recent Wednesday when armed militants launched a calculated assault on the central police station. Their brazen aim: to seize weapons freshly acquired by the vigilant Northeastern State security forces. One attacker met a fatal end during the chaos, a somber testament to the violence, as reported by local security sources. Northeastern State's defenders, standing resilient at the station, bravely countered the aggressive push, forcing the…

In a significant escalation, Russia conducted a drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv overnight, a key access point to the Black Sea, while also targeting Kryvyi Rih. Ukrainian officials have described this as the most substantial drone attack on Kryvyi Rih to date. On a diplomatic front, the United States announced separate agreements yesterday with both Ukraine and Russia that aim to halt attacks over the Black Sea and against energy targets. However, the specifics of when and how these agreements will take…

Garowe (AX) — In the stillness of a cool Monday night, the tranquility of the Xabley mountains in the Ufayn district of Bari region was shattered. An attack, orchestrated by ISIS militants, descended upon a small base of Northeastern State soldiers. Amidst the echoes of gunfire and the chaos of the skirmish, at least one soldier fell, leaving behind the dreams and aspirations of a life cut short, while nine others were left grappling with injuries of varying severity. The tranquil Dhaban-Qooxle area of the…

In a recent tragic event that underscores the turbulent challenges faced by East African nations, at least six law enforcement officers tragically lost their lives while four others sustained injuries in an aggressive attack on a police encampment in Kenya. The perpetrators are suspected to be militants associated with Somalia's al-Shabab group. The attack unfolded in the early hours of dawn within Garissa County, a region in eastern Kenya adjacent to the volatile border shared with Somalia. A report released by Kenyan…

How Al-Shabaab Fighters Brazenly Attacked a Police Camp in Kenya GARISSA, Kenya - In a brazen assault that disrupted the morning calm, the notorious Somalia-based al-Shabaab insurgents launched a calculated attack on a police base in the heart of Kenya. This was not just any police camp, but a crucial post manned by the National Police Reservists, who play a pivotal role in safeguarding regions plagued by terror and banditry. Imagine the scene: the sun…