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Desperate Calls for Help in Merka's Aailow Camp On a quiet afternoon in the Aailow camp, Maryan Osman Ali and her five children are perched outside their makeshift shelter, their expressions reflecting a myriad of emotions. They are not alone; three hundred vulnerable displaced families residing in this internal displacement camp in Merka, located in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region, are collectively raising a plea for assistance following the cessation of cash aid earlier this year. Among…

Cholera Outbreak Update: A Community Response in Kakuma In a troubling development in Kakuma, one person has been confirmed dead due to cholera, a highly communicable disease that poses significant challenges, particularly in densely populated areas. This unfortunate event follows the documented first case of the illness, which was reported to the health authorities last month. The information echoed a growing concern: how does a community rally to protect itself in the face of such a threat? The Turkana County Health…

Mogadishu (AX) – On Tuesday morning, a tense atmosphere enveloped the already bustling streets of Mogadishu as at least six mortar shells were fired toward the heavily fortified Halane Base Camp. This area is not just a military site; it is home to United Nations offices, African Union personnel, and numerous Western diplomatic missions. Its strategic significance makes it a focal point in Somalia's ongoing struggle for stability. Witnesses near Aden Adde International Airport described a shocking scene, reporting that…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Monday, a disconcerting incident unfolded as several mortar shells were launched toward the heavily fortified Halane Base Camp in Mogadishu. This base is not merely a structure; it serves as a critical hub for United Nations operations, African Union personnel, and various Western diplomatic missions. Such attacks remind us of the fragility of peace in contested regions and the constant threats faced by those serving in the line of duty. Eyewitness accounts suggest that some of the mortars landed within…

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…

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…

Security Breach: Al-Shabaab Assaults Kenyan Police Camp Location: Garissa, Kenya In an audacious raid that shocked both the nation and its defense forces, Al-Shabaab militants infiltrated a police reservists’ camp in the northeastern region of Kenya, specifically in the Fafi area of Garissa County. The assault commenced in the early hours of Sunday morning, a time when most are deep in slumber or perhaps pondering the dawn of a new week. Tragically, the attack resulted in the loss of six brave…

Al-Shabaab Launches Brazen Assault on Halane Base Camp, Hub for Western Embassies MOGADISHU, Somalia - Bold and audacious, the assault on Halane Base Camp by Al-Shabaab militants reverberated through the somber air of Mogadishu. Just hours prior, the group executed a failed attack on the convoy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, a manifestation of escalating violence that has cast a long shadow over the nation. What drives such incessant aggression, you might wonder? The notorious group claimed the attack on the…

Refugees Protest at the UNHCR Office in Kakuma Camp Following Significant Food Ration Cuts Photograph: Courtesy of Kakuma News Reflector Imagine waking up to find that the food you rely on has been reduced by a significant amount. How would you feel? For thousands of refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp, this is no longer a hypothetical situation but a stark reality. Just recently, the bustling camp, home to around 300,000 individuals from countries like South Sudan, Somalia, the Democratic…

In Malawi, Dzaleka—the nation’s sole refugee settlement—has begun to receive financial support to alleviate the repercussions of the El Niño weather phenomenon. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of KfW Development Bank and the African Risk Capacity Group, these insurance payouts total nearly U.S.$408,000. This initiative came to fruition after the UN refugee agency in Malawi utilized the group’s innovative Replica program. Essentially, this program allows humanitarian organizations to secure insurance on behalf of…