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Silanyo's Passing Leaves a Mark as North Western State of Somalia Awaits Election Outcome HARGEISA, Somalia - Revered Somali leader and former head of the autonomous region of North Western State of Somalia, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud, affectionately dubbed Silanyo, has departed this life on Friday. His family confirmed the news, signaling the close of a chapter for a figure known for his pivotal reforms. Silanyo, who reached a venerable 85 years, often found himself in and out of hospitals in Hargeisa, the region’s seat of…

Sugaal Cabdulle Cumar shines brightly as a Somali poetry icon, making waves in arts, tunes, and stagecraft over the years. Credit/ SNTV Mogadishu (AX) — Sugaal Abdulle's tragic demise in a suicide bombing at a buzzing tea spot by Mogadishu Police Academy has been confirmed by authorities. An unforgettable voice in Somali arts, he wove magic with Heegan Police's cultural ensemble. Stretching three decades and more, Abdulle fueled Somali culture with his art. Beyond penning verses, he was a talented songwriter and actor,…

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded overnight as a two-year-old boy lost his life, and several adult migrants perished during two separate incidents involving overcrowded boats attempting to navigate the perilous waters of the Channel en route to Britain, according to French officials. This little boy was found unresponsive in a dinghy that was far beyond its safe capacity when a distress signal was raised early this morning. Tragically, the boat—a veritable floating sardine can—was attempting to ferry nearly 90 individuals…

KAMPALA, Uganda - One of the soldiers of the Ugandan People's Defense Forces behind the imminent collapse of AlShabaab in Mogadishu died in Uganda, the African Union Mission in Somalia acknowledged when itpaid tribute to the result of his service. Major General Paul Lokech died in Kampala on Saturday after battling the disease for several months. In a statement, the AMISOM team responsible for peace and stability in Somalia praised the officer for his "lasting legacy". during his stay in Somalia, where he effectively…

AXADLE, Northeastern State - A young soldier allegedly trained in Eritrea was killed in the town of Afgoye, 30 km northwest of Mogadishu, a few weeks after escaping from Eritrea, where he had been "smuggled" for a training by the Somali authorities. Abdulmalik Abdullahi Haji, in his twenties, succumbed to injuries sustained from a knife attack, sources said, following a minor argument with a friend in town. He has since been buried. Abdulmalik was among thousands of Somali boys lured into bogus jobs in Doha, but sent…

Nigerian military chief Ibrahim Attahiru, 54, died on Friday in an air pressure crash close to Kaduna airport within the northwest of the nation. as reported from Lagos, Liza FabbianThe Nigerian military chief misplaced his life throughout an official go to to Kaduna State in northwestern Nigeria.Movies from the drama present a…

Tanzania's president dies after mysterious illness Tanzania's President John Magufuli, who long denied that Covid-19 posed a threat to his country, has died after a mysterious two-week illness, the vice president said Wednesday night. Magufuli, 61, disappeared from the public eye on February 27, raising speculation that he had signed Covid-19, although Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa…

Third person dies after taking Sinovac jab: sources RTHK has learned that a third person has died in Hong Kong after taking the mainland-produced Sinovac vaccine - 10 days after the territorial coverage program was rolled out here. Sources said Monday that the 71-year-old man took the shot at a private clinic last Wednesday and felt uncomfortable Sunday night. He sought treatment at…