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Garowe (AX) — The drama unfolded Wednesday when Northeastern State's Minister of Information, Eng. Mohamud Aydid Dirir, threw shade at Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Dirir flat-out accused the President of giving the nod to deportation actions against Somali asylum seeker peeps in Germany. Yep, you heard it right! Not only that, Dirir is also fuming over what he claims to be the President’s involvement in booting low-income families out of their humble abodes in Mogadishu. Why? To hand over the land to private…

The leader of Hezbollah recently stated that his organization possesses an impressive number of fighters, claiming tens of thousands are primed for battle. He emphasized that no part of Israel is off-limits when it comes to their potential operations. For over a year now, Israel and the Iran-supported Hezbollah have been locked in a cycle of violence, which has intensified alongside the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Since late September, the situation has taken a more serious turn, with Israeli forces launching airstrikes…

In a heartbreaking incident, a missile strike from Russia devastated the city of Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, resulting in the tragic loss of six lives and injuring at least 20 others. Furthermore, the attack obliterated a significant infrastructure facility, as reported by Ukrainian officials. Ivan Fedorov, the governor of the region, took to the Telegram messaging platform to inform the public that a fire had ignited in the aftermath of this assault. However, specifics regarding the nature of the facility hit…

Elon Musk's political action committee isn’t just drawing names from a hat for their ambitious $1 million-a-day giveaway aimed at registered voters. According to an attorney representing the billionaire, they are handpicking individuals who can effectively champion their agenda. Chris Gober, Musk’s lawyer, made this assertion while addressing a Pennsylvania judge, attempting to dismiss claims that the giveaway was an "illegal lottery." This lawsuit was initiated by Philadelphia District Attorney Lawrence Krasner, who aims to…

Somalia: Devastating Al-Shabaab Assault Claims Lives of AU Troops at Mogadishu’s Halane Base MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a ruthless act of violence, Al-Shabaab insurgents launched a mortar attack on Sunday, tragically ending the lives of two soldiers from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), according to law enforcement authorities. This incident unfolded ominously close to the Aden Adde International Airport, a locale reinforced against such threats. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, representing the African Union…

In a tragic turn of events, a volcano situated in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight, claiming the lives of at least ten individuals. As fireballs and ash rained down upon the surrounding villages, officials promptly elevated the volcano's alert status to the highest level. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, which towers at 1,703 meters, is one half of a twin volcano and is located on the stunning tourist island of Flores. The eruption first occurred just before midnight, leading authorities to enact emergency evacuations for…

Ethiopia: Unresolved Elements in Pretoria Agreement, TPLF Voices Concerns ADDIS ABABA - On the milestone marking two years since the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, better known as the Pretoria Agreement, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) expressed their dissatisfaction with numerous unresolved matters. Many issues are still dangling in limbo despite the deadlines set in Pretoria and later restated in Nairobi. The TPLF, entangled in its own internal disputes, recognized the agreement's significant…

Ethiopia is eyeing more Somali territory, President claims MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, sharply criticized Ethiopia, accusing it of being fixated on Somalia. He argued that the Ethiopian leadership is bent on annexing more Somali land, despite its historical claims. Without specifying the disputed territory, President Mohamud suggested that, since colonial times, Ethiopia has seized Somali land and now seeks further expansion, which defies international boundaries. "From colonial days,…

Las Anod (AX) — Tensions flared anew as the SSC Khaatumo administration accused North Western State of Somalia forces on Friday of orchestrating a synchronized assault on its military installations in the Buhodle district. In a vehement declaration, SSC Khaatumo claimed that North Western State of Somalia operatives targeted not only military sites but also local nomadic communities, igniting aggressive confrontations that posed grave risks to both soldiers and civilians in the vicinity. "The SSC Khaatumo leadership…

A recent Russian airstrike on an apartment complex in Kharkiv, which stands as Ukraine's second-largest city, resulted in the tragic death of a child and left 29 others injured, according to Kharkiv Regional Governor Oleg Synegoubov in a statement on Telegram. Situated roughly 30 kilometers from the Russian frontier, Kharkiv has endured relentless bombardments throughout the ongoing conflict, which has now spanned over two and a half years. Earlier, Governor Synegoubov reported that rescue efforts were underway for at…