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The head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has raised serious concerns regarding negligence on the part of Maryland authorities in relation to last year's tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, located near the Port of Baltimore. During a recent press briefing, NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy stated that the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) should have proactively "conducted a vulnerability assessment" to evaluate the bridge's resilience in the event of a potential ship collision.…

Airstrike Destroys Al-Shabaab's Makeshift Bridge in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia – In a decisive move, the Somali National Army (SNA), in tandem with allied forces, conducted an airstrike that demolished a crucial makeshift bridge employed by Al-Shabaab. This bridge was no ordinary structure; it served as a pivotal connection for the militants who roamed the many middle regions of the country. One can't help but ponder: how did this makeshift piece serve the intricate movements of Al-Shabaab, allowing it to skirt around…

A New Chapter in Somalia's Fight Against Al-Shabaab In a significant development in the relentless struggle against extremism in Somalia, the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has reported a highly successful airstrike. The operation specifically targeted the newly constructed bridge in the village of Aw-baalle, a location strategically critical and infamous as a notorious transit point for Al-Shabaab fighters and the weaponry they transport. But what does this mean for Somalia and its wider,…

The Liberian government finds itself grappling with a troubling fiscal landscape. Recent cancellations of key initiatives backed by USAID, the U.S. agency renowned for its global development efforts, have exacerbated an already precarious situation. With the current U.S. administration opting for a 90-day hiatus to reevaluate the agency’s initiatives, the ripple effects are being keenly felt in Liberia. Finance Minister Augustine Ngafua has been vocal about the ramifications of these funding cuts. He noted with palpable…

In a tragic turn of events, a bus traveling from San Agustin Acasaguastlan to Guatemala City veered off the Puente Belice highway bridge, plummeting around 20 meters into a polluted ravine below. This catastrophic accident claimed the lives of at least 51 individuals, leaving behind a scene of devastation and shock, according to a spokesperson from the city’s fire department. As the bus, filled to capacity, made its ascent towards the bustling capital, few could have anticipated the horror that unfolded. Witnesses described…

Several NGOs fear that humanitarian aid will be blocked in Tigray since the province was taken over by Tigray's defense force on Tuesday (June 29). Since then, aid operations to the population have almost frozen due to the fighting. On Thursday, July 1, an important supply bridge that threatened humanitarian aid in the region was destroyed.…

Nurses and midwives: The bridge between sufferers and well being care To rejoice Worldwide Nurses 'Day, celebrated all over the world on Florence Nightingale's birthday on Could 12, and Worldwide Midwives' Day, which falls on Could 7, the World Well being Group (WHO) in Somalia acknowledges the exceptional contribution of nurses and midwives within the nation. . WHO spoke with 2…

Until Sunday, November 15, we offer a series of reports dedicated to the Senegambia Bridge, which has changed the lives of Gambians and Senegalese for a year. After decades of waiting, the Senegalese bridge was open to individuals in January 2019. Then to trucks in July. This bridge built in the Gambia across the river is intended to open the Casamance region of southern Senegal. And to increase trade…