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In the heart of Garowe, like an unexpected tempest, tragedy struck as at least thirteen valiant Northeastern State soldiers met their end, and upwards of seven others were left nursing injuries following a landmine detonation cloaked in the dust of the Habley area within the Bari region. This sorrowful event unfolded on a seemingly mundane Monday. Picture this: a troop-laden military vehicle, each soldier steadfast in their commitment to rooting out insidious threats, found itself ambushed by a clandestine enemy, concealed…

Somalia Refutes Envoy Recall Amidst Airspace Intrusion Claims MOGADISHU, Somalia - Picture the scene: a tale of airborne diplomacy amid political currents. The Federal Government of Somalia has put its foot down against swirling rumors, like a parent dismissing teenage gossip, about calling back its diplomatic representative in Kenya. Ambassador Jibril Abdulle, they assert, is still on Kenyan soil, despite whispers suggesting he’d been yanked back home due to an airspace debacle over Jubaland President Ahmed Islam Mohamed…

Mogadishu (AX) – Imagine a flight that stirs up more buzz than a beehive in springtime. The Somali government recently found itself swatting away reports faster than a short-order cook during breakfast rush. It quashed rumors that its ambassador to Kenya, Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle, had been called back home posthaste because of a kerfuffle involving a plane. This wasn’t just any old plane but a Kenya-registered one, which apparently waltzed into Somali airspace on January 18 without giving so much as a courtesy nod. The alleged…

In a tragic turn of events, at least 86 lives have been claimed and countless others injured following the catastrophic explosion of a fuel tanker in Niger State, nestled in northern Nigeria. The heartbreaking reality is that most of the victims were local residents, drawn to the scene like moths to a flame, desperate to collect the spilled petrol. It’s a stark and grim reminder of the struggles faced by impoverished communities where the lure of potential profit outweighs the looming dangers, as authorities have reported.…

Amid the tumultuous backdrop of Nairobi's bustling streets, the air tinged with the acrid scent of tear gas, emotions run high as demonstrators voice their discontent with Kenya's proposed finance bill for 2024/2025. This scene, captured vividly by REUTERS photographer Monicah Mwangi on June 25, 2024, reveals a city caught in the throes of unrest. At the center of a swirling political storm, Minister of Public Service Justin Muturi made an extraordinary declaration: his son’s abduction during last year’s anti-government…

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Once again, the political cauldron of Somalia is simmering as tensions escalate between former heavyweight, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, and the man currently in the presidential seat, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The political drama unfolding in Mogadishu reads like the plot of a high-stakes political thriller, replete with accusations of authoritarianism and backroom maneuvering. But let’s dive in and peel back the intricate layers of this unfolding saga. In a dramatic press briefing earlier this week,…

Hargeisa (AX) - In a surprising twist of events, the North Western State of Somalia government has fired accusations at the Somali federal government, alleging interference with their livestock exports via the Berbera port. They claim that the tax proceeds from this bustling trade are being funneled directly to the Somali Ministry of Finance. Now that's a real kicker!Echoing the defiance of a proud speakeasy owner during prohibition, North Western State of Somalia’s Minister of Livestock, Omar Shu’ayb Mohamed, has proclaimed…

NAIROBI, Kenya - American Sanctions Spark Controversy with RSF The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are bristling against Uncle Sam's decision to slap sanctions on their head honcho, saying the move reeks of favoritism. They're demanding a rethink pronto. This past Tuesday, the U.S. wielded its sanction hammer on General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, aka Hemedti, accusing him of leading a ruthless campaign that’s left a blood-soaked trail and millions on the run in Sudan over the last year and a half. With the RSF aiming to expand…

In a dramatic turn of events, over 400 individuals trapped by a powerful earthquake in the Himalayas' foothills have been rescued, according to Chinese authorities. The relentless search for survivors is now into its second day, as more than 30,000 local residents have been relocated to safety. The tremor, with a magnitude of 6.8, struck in Tingri, situated approximately 80 kilometers north of the iconic Mount Everest. This fierce quake was one of the region's most intense shakes in recent memory, sending shockwaves across…

The Ukrainian armed forces recently announced a successful strike on a Russian oil depot, situated several hundred kilometers away from their shared border—a significant supply point for Russia's air capabilities. According to a statement posted on social media by Ukraine's general staff, the attack targeted an oil depot in the Engels region of Saratov, noting that "this facility fueled the Engels-2 airfield, which houses enemy strategic aviation." This airbase is crucial, serving as a hub for strategic bomber aircraft that…