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South Africa Makes History: First Female Chief Justice Appointed In a historic turn of events, South Africa has appointed its first female chief justice, creating waves throughout the nation. "This appointment marks a momentous occasion for gender equality," noted legal analyst Thabo Mokoena. The newly appointed chief justice, Zandile Mshololo, brings decades of legal acumen to the highest judicial position. "Breaking the glass ceiling in our judiciary is no small feat," remarked social activist Lindiwe Nkosi. It's not…

Somalia's Army Chief Visits Wounded Soldiers After Fierce Battle with Al-Shabaab MOGADISHU, Somalia - Major General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhydin, the Chief of Defence Forces for the Somali National Army (SNA), paid a visit to soldiers injured in Monday’s violent clash in Southern Somalia. This confrontation involved the army and Al-Shabaab insurgents attempting to seize military outposts. Accompanied by police chief Brigadier Sulub Ahmed Firin, known for his pivotal role in upholding law and order, Major General Muhydin…

Somalia Acts Following Failed Al-Shabaab Prison Break MOGADISHU, Somalia - In response to a catastrophic jailbreak attempt over the weekend, Somalia’s Federal Government has put the prisons boss on ice. The incident, which tragically resulted in the deaths of three prison guards and left five would-be escapees incapacitated, has raised serious concerns, officials revealed on Monday. Brigadier General Dahir Abdulle Rageh, who helmed the central prison, faces suspension in the wake of the July 13 militants' botched escape…

In tonight’s edition: Ethiopia’s prime minister becomes the first foreign leader to visit Sudan since it descended into brutal conflict, as residents of the besieged town of Al Fasher speak of drones stalking civilians in the streets. Meanwhile, neighbouring South Sudan faces further economic turmoil as the value of its currency continues to plummet, with civil servants earning a monthly salary of just €14. And women continue to bear the brunt of the war. We speak to a leading figure on women’s rights in conflict about what…

WHO chief: Ethiopian and Eritrean troops block humanitarian help to Tigray ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - The World Health Organization Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom stated a serious humanitarian disaster is hitting the Tigray area after troops loyal to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed imposed a blockade on the area. In a tweet, Dr Tedros Adhanom from Ethiopia stated the essential entry routes into…

WHO chief: World's worst well being disaster unfolds in Ethiopia GENEVA -- With a lot of the world's consideration centered on the bloodshed in Ukraine, the pinnacle of the World Health Organization mentioned on Wednesday that there was "nowhere on earth where the health of millions of people is more threatened" than the Ethiopian area of Tigray. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…

NAIROBI, Kenya - The Director of Ethiopia's National Intelligence and Security Service Temesgen Tiruneh vowed to crush the Tigray protection forces , which continued to shut in on Amhara and Afar territories, additional complicating the Tigray War. The intelligence chief has additionally stepped up the tough criticism towards foreign nations he accused of saving the TDF. He didn't, nevertheless, point out the nations he suspected of serving to the Tigray rebels. In a press release on Facebook, Temesgen, who was the…

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - General Odowaa Yusuf Rageh of the Somali National Army met Monday with his Ethiopian counterpart, General Birhanu Jula. This was the first major meeting of Rageh, who trained in Uganda, which he is hosting outside of Somalia. Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is also struggling with internal political conflicts. Reports from Ethiopia say the parties have discussed how Somalia will strengthen its defense forces, which have been recovering for more than three decades. Barre was overthrown. In…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya Defense Forces will remain in Somalia for some time, the senior authority said, precluding the chance of going out toward the year's end as arranged by the African Association mission in Somalia. As a component of the Somali change plan , it is normal that all soldiers serving under AMISOM will leave before the finish of 2021, after which they will give up security obligations to the Somali Public Armed force. . Be that as it may, in a meeting with Kenyan state telecaster KBC, Guard Power…

Twist in the shop of the Malian journalist Birama Touré, who has been missing for five years. General Moussa Diawara, former head of State Security (Mali's intelligence services), was charged and arrested by a judge at the court in Bamako municipality 4 for "complicity in kidnapping, kidnapping, torture" this Thursday, July 29. .…