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Kenya police rescue 22 people allegedly being trafficked to Russia to fight in Ukraine NAIROBI — Kenyan police on Wednesday freed 22 people they say were awaiting processing to travel to Russia under promises of legitimate jobs — a recruitment drive investigators allege was a front to send recruits to fight in Ukraine. Raid in Athi River uncovers recruitment materials and travel documents Officers carried out an intelligence-led operation at an apartment complex on the outskirts of Nairobi, in the industrial town of Athi…

Somali traders count losses after cargo ship bound for Bosaso burns in Indian port Rapid response, heavy losses BOSASO — A commercial vessel chartered by traders in Somalia’s northeastern Puntland State state caught fire early on Monday while anchored off Porbandar in India’s Gujarat state, leaving burned cargo, a shaken crew and questions about the fragility of food supply chains that stretch from South Asia to the Horn of Africa. The ship, identified by Indian authorities as Jamnagar and reportedly operated by HRM and…

At a heartfelt farewell ceremony, AFAD's chief Okay Memis shared that since 2016, under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s guidance, over 60,000 tons of aid have been sent to East Africa from Türkiye, a region often battered by natural calamities like drought, famine, floods, and cyclones. Memis underscored Türkiye’s unwavering dedication to assisting those in need, both domestically and internationally, shining a light on the invaluable efforts of non-profits and generous individuals. Post-speeches, a vessel brimming with…