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Conflict in Shangeed: A Tense Standoff The stillness of dawn shattered in an instant on Thursday as violent clashes erupted between North Western State of Somalia and SSC Khaatumo forces in Shangeed, the contested lands bridging Qorilugud and Buuhoodle. What sparked this newest chapter in a series of territorial skirmishes? Is there more to this than meets the eye? Reports from the ground paint a picture as fragmented as the region itself. While definitive casualty numbers elude confirmation, sources from both factions…

The President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, recently indicated that he is inclined to grant TikTok a potential 90-day stay of execution, allowing the popular social media platform some breathing room after he assumes the presidency on Monday. This proclamation comes hot on the heels of a Supreme Court decision upholding legislation aimed at banning TikTok due to national security concerns tied to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. A ban could potentially plunge the app into silence within a mere two days.…

(Photo: ENA) In a remarkable turn of events reminiscent of a soap opera plot twist, Ethiopia and Somalia have decided to rekindle their diplomatic flame. The breakthrough came after Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and Ethiopia's charismatic, albeit oftentimes controversial, Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, held candid discussions in the bustling heart of Addis Ababa on January 11, 2025. Speaking with the enthusiasm of someone who just found out they won the lottery, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, the Special…

In a startling turn of events, over 1,500 inmates have reportedly fled a prison in Mozambique. This massive jailbreak is occurring amidst a backdrop of escalating violence following the country's elections. Many of those who escaped have since been recaptured, yet it's believed they capitalized on the unstable security climate created by the ongoing political unrest to break through the prison walls. According to Mozambique News Reports and Clippings, there are allegations that the Frelimo government may have tacitly allowed…

As nations find themselves in a stalemate at the ongoing UN climate talks, there are rising hopes that the G20 leaders gathering thousands of miles away may spark vital support for a resolution aimed at aiding developing nations. Stranded halfway through a two-week-long negotiation period housed in a vast arena in Azerbaijan, diplomats are struggling to inch closer to an agreement that could ultimately decide the fate of COP29. The government ministers diving into discussions in Baku are racing against the clock, with a…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The usual pandemonium ensued in Somalia's parliament as contentious debates over electoral reforms took center stage. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud requested lawmakers postpone their break to focus on the upcoming electoral process. Hassan Sheikh, returning for a second term, wants to adjust key electoral guidelines for a long-term shift. He aims to introduce universal suffrage, allowing every citizen to vote. Recognizing the pressing need for these reforms, Hassan Sheikh urged legislators to work…

A tragic incident unfolded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), resulting in the loss of at least 129 lives during a botched prison break. According to Congolese Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani, a grim tally indicates that 24 individuals were shot after warnings were issued. Yet, the death toll wasn't solely due to gunfire; many perished from being crushed or suffocated in the chaos. In the aftermath, at least 59 individuals sustained injuries and required medical attention, and reports surfaced of several women…

You will never break us, Somalia tells Al-Shabaab as police commander survives MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali federal government fired warning shots at Al-Shabaab militants just hours after an attack on a senior police commander, in recent violence reported by the al-Qaeda-linked group, which has is wreaking havoc in East Africa. On Saturday, the terrorist group took responsibility for the…

Somalia's leaders resume talks to break a deadlock for the election MOGADISHU, Somalia - The long-awaited pre-election meeting between the federal government of Somalia and the federal member states has officially started in Mogadishu, days after the international community almost broke records with Somalia after Farmajo tried to extend his term. Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble is leading…

JERUSALEM - The coronavirus variant discovered in South Africa may "carry through" Pfizer / BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine to some degree, according to a real-world data study in Israel, although its prevalence in the country is low and research has not been peer-reviewed. The study, published Saturday, compared nearly 400 people who had tested positive for COVID-19, 14 days or more after receiving one or two doses of the vaccine against the same number of unvaccinated patients with the disease. It matched, among other…