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Beledweyne (AX) - On Sunday afternoon, in Beledweyne, a central Somali town in Hiiraan, a blast claimed the lives of at least two individuals, one of whom was a soldier. Locals reported that the detonation occurred near a Somali government security checkpoint, proximate to Djibouti troops assigned to the ATMIS mission within Howlwadag neighborhood. So far, Beledweyne’s law enforcement and the Hirshabelle State authorities have remained silent about the occurrence, and no faction has taken credit for the attack.…

Abshir Abdi Shikhow, Galmudug’s info honcho, ascribed the tussle between rival militias to a wrangle over grazing turf and water resources. Shikhow mentioned the fierce scuffle between the Dir and Marihan clans, kicking off Saturday, has resulted in over 70 casualties. “As the Galmudug authorities, we've wrangled the violence to a halt and dispersed the militias," Shikhow told Xinhua over a call. He added, "Security's now tight in the conflict zone." He shared that the gravely wounded have been airlifted to Mogadishu,…

The Colorado Rapids have a chance to secure two wins in the Rocky Mountain Cup this weekend against rivals Real Salt Lake in 2024. Chris Armas is eager to win the Rocky Mountain Cup this season as the Rapids face Real Salt Lake on Saturday, aiming to claim early silverware. The Rapids sit in fourth place in the Western Conference, trailing RSL by four points after 13 games. After a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Rapids should feel confident heading into the derby, having already beaten RSL earlier this…

The global watchdog urged Somalia and Turkey to investigate the incidents for possible "war crimes." Amnesty International accused the Somali government of killing over two dozen civilians using Turkish drones in attacks against Islamist insurgents, potentially constituting war crimes. The London-based organization reported the deaths of 23 civilians, including 14 children and five women, during drone strikes on March 18 in Lower Shabelle, southern Somalia, based on victim and witness accounts, satellite imagery, and medical…

A deadly explosion in the northern region of Kenya resulted in the deaths of five individuals close to the border with Somalia. The bomb, concealed on a donkey cart to avoid detection, went off in El Wak town in Mandera County, injuring five others. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, but it bears resemblance to previous assaults carried out by al-Shabab militants associated with al-Qaida operating in the area. Earlier this month, suspected al-Shabab gunmen entered the El Wak hospital, injuring guards and…

In the slums of Nairobi, Kenya, locals aid a woman through floodwaters post-heavy rains on April 24, 2024, captured by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua photo. Addressing the flood crisis, Kenya has amped up its emergency response to tackle the aftermath of torrential downpours causing havoc across the nation. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua disclosed the establishment of a national multi-agency flood emergency squad and response hub to curb the casualties of the deluge, claiming more than 50 lives. Following a summit chaired by…

Helping a woman navigate floodwater post heavy rains in Mathare slums, Nairobi, residents show solidarity. Kenya ramps up emergency response to floods from heavy rains, setting up a national flood emergency team coordinated by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The government's proactive stance aims to handle the crisis effectively as the country faces unprecedented rainfall leading to 160,000 displaced individuals and extensive damage. In response to the ongoing disaster, urgent actions are being taken to ensure the…