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Kahariri previously acted as deputy to Ogolla, 62, the former Chief of Defense Forces for nearly 40 years.Before joining the Kenya Defense Forces in 1987, Kahariri was a deputy commander in the Kenya Navy.Over three decades, he climbed the ranks, showcasing his talents and skills, earning the admiration of many.With a family of three, Kahariri played a significant role in Kenya's mission into Somalia in 2011.This operation aimed to drive out Al-Shabaab militants who had abducted four foreigners, causing a stir.During the…

Somalia's Minister of Defense has admitted that officers from the US-trained Danab Special Forces were involved in the sale of food rations that were donated by the US government. The theft was confirmed two weeks ago, and some officers were caught in the act a week ago. Multiple officers have been arrested in connection to the theft. The Minister did not disclose the exact number of people detained but confirmed that the rations were sold in the market. The government made a statement regarding the incident and promised to…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, admitted that the Danab Special Forces had sold food rations donated by the United States government. This acknowledgment came a few days after the federal government of Somalia addressed the incident. Nur disclosed in an interview with Universal TV that the theft of Danab rations was confirmed two weeks ago, and some of the involved officers were apprehended about a week ago. Following the theft, several officers have been taken into custody.…

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Defense Abdikhadir Mohamed Noor has admitted that high-ranking officials of the U.S.-trained elite unit were involved in the misappropriation of rations donated by the United States, although their identities were not disclosed. During an interview with Universal Somali TV on Saturday, Minister Noor disclosed that the diversion of rations took place last month and that the officers linked to the incident have been under detention for five days. He mentioned that the food supplies were…

The army leader of Somalia visited Kenya's Defense Headquarters after a tragic helicopter crash that killed ten soldiers, including Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces. General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyadin expressed condolences to Kenyan officials for their support in Somalia's stability efforts. He, along with Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya, honored fallen soldiers and acknowledged Kenya's role in Somali security. Despite the somber occasion, the visit highlighted the strong partnership between the two nations. The crash was a…

The military chief of Kenya and nine other top brass were killed on Thursday when their military helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said. "Today at 2:20 p.m., our nation suffered a tragic air accident ... I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gen. Francis Omondi Ogolla," Ruto told reporters. The president, who had convened an urgent meeting of the National Security Council after news of the accident emerged, said nine other…

Kenya mourns as it investigates helicopter crash that killed its defence chief and nine other senior officers. In the Sahel, cocaine seizures have increased from tens of kilos in 2020 to over a ton in recent years, prompting the UN to issue a warning about the impact of drug trafficking on security and development in the region. South Africa is seeing a rise in political satire before upcoming elections, with well-known cartoonists like Nathi Ngubane and Zapiro leading the charge.

President William Ruto confirmed that Kenya's defense chief and nine others perished in a helicopter crash. The tragic incident occurred in a remote part of the country.

Sixty years ago, on March 18, 1962, the Evian Agreement was signed in eastern France, which would put an end to more than seven years of French-Algerian conflict. The text specifies the process of self-determination for the Algerian people. It frames the…

The meeting began on Wednesday, March 16, and ended on Thursday, March 17, in Gao, in the north. The Malian Minister for National Reconciliation and the leaders of the armed groups would complete the agreement in principle signed in Rome in order to jointly…