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Tragic Testimony: A Survivor's Story Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring The Fateful Night: November 24, 2021 Imagine the biting cold of the English Channel, the dark waters a cruel contrast to the twinkling lights of safety beyond reach. This was the harsh reality for Issa Mohamed Omar, a Somali national who survived one of the most deadly tragedies in recent maritime history. Reliving the haunting events during…

In an enlightening four-part series filmed in the transformational months of May and June 2024, participants divided themselves into two distinct groups—one journeyed from the troubled lands of Syria, while the other embarked from the resilient nation of Somalia. Accompanied by vigilant security teams, they spent several arduous weeks traversing the same perilous routes that refugees from Somalia and Syria brave to reach the United Kingdom.…

In a notable stride against extremist encroachment in digital realms, Telegram has put a definitive end to Iclaam, a notorious channel infamous for broadcasting the sinister narratives of the Islamic State (ISIS). This move resonates profoundly in the ongoing endeavor to squelch the potent sway extremists wield via social media channels. Have you ever wondered how platforms designed for connection can also be harnessed as tools of division? If there’s one thing that stands out in this digital age, it’s the role of…

London, UK (AX) — Channel 4's daring new series, Go Back to Where You Came From, embarks on an audacious journey that vividly parallels the treacherous routes taken by refugees fleeing conflict zones. At the heart of this experiential expedition is Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, a city long marred by turbulence yet buoyed by indomitable resilience. While watching this series, one might ponder: what do an eclectic group of six British citizens gain by traversing these perilous roads once trodden by countless asylum…

The Hobyo-Port Initiative (Courtesy of MyProperty) Pretty recently, Turkish builders have been all about turning African air and sea ports into some real head-turners. Summa Construction is knee-deep in airport ventures in Nigeria. Meanwhile, Metag Holding, hailing from Ankara, inked a $70 million blueprint to spruce up Hobyo Port, Somalia's mighty second-largest. These Turkish enterprises are grabbing the spotlight with their big plays in boosting African airwaves and waterways. "Metag Holding's freshly inked pact looks…

Mogadishu (AX) — Tragedy struck as a two-year-old Somali boy was counted among four migrants who perished while daring to traverse the English Channel from France to the UK last Saturday, reported French officials. The overcrowded boat, jam-packed with nearly 90 souls, became a suffocating trap for the little boy, underscoring the perilous nature of human smuggling in these waterways. The boat, carrying the young child, experienced engine trouble, sparking chaos aboard. French rescue teams acted swiftly, responding to the…

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded overnight as a two-year-old boy lost his life, and several adult migrants perished during two separate incidents involving overcrowded boats attempting to navigate the perilous waters of the Channel en route to Britain, according to French officials. This little boy was found unresponsive in a dinghy that was far beyond its safe capacity when a distress signal was raised early this morning. Tragically, the boat—a veritable floating sardine can—was attempting to ferry nearly 90 individuals…