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A woman carries a jerrycan of water she fetched (File Photo) The breakdown of a vital borehole motor has left hundreds of families and pastoralists in Hoosingow, situated in the Lower Juba region of southern Somalia, grappling with a severe water shortage. This borehole, a lifeline for over 600 families, failed on July 20th, plunging the community into turmoil following an unusually dry spell. For Fadumo Dahir Omar, a displaced mother with eight children, her daily existence at Uusle camp is marked by an eight-kilometer…

In the heart of Mogadishu, a troubling situation unfolds in Somalia (AX) as the nation grapples with alarmingly low immunization and treatment rates for pneumonia and diarrhea. These two maladies are the leading killers of children under the age of five. A recent analysis by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health highlights that Somalia is painfully lagging in delivering essential healthcare measures, putting countless young lives at stake. The study titled "Tracking Progress Toward Pneumonia and Diarrhea…

Iqra Ismail, the former leader of Somalia’s women's squad in 2019, was barred from participating due to her choice of attire aligning with her spiritual convictions. (Instagram: coachiqra) LONDON, UK (AX) — A heartfelt apology has been issued by the Football Association of England to Iqra Ismail, a British-Somali footballer, after she was denied the chance to play in a Greater London Women’s Football League (GLWFL) match. The reason? Her decision to don tracksuit bottoms instead of the league-mandated shorts, as a reflection…

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported a devastating toll of at least 60 fatalities resulting from Israeli airstrikes across various locations in the eastern Bekaa Valley, with the majority occurring in the Baalbek area. This tragic count encompasses incidents in 12 different regions within the Bekaa Valley, an area heavily influenced by the militant group Hezbollah. Disturbingly, the health ministry confirmed that among the deceased, there were at least two children, further highlighting the human cost of the conflict.…

In a surprising turn of events, Somalia’s football organization has decided to bow out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers, citing financial woes as the chief reason. Somalia Football Federation (SFF) General Secretary Yusuf Ahmed shared this development, highlighting the persistent obstacles facing Somali football. “Financial constraints led us to this decision,” Ahmed divulged to Cecafaonline.com, noting the inability of the federation to rally the necessary funds for a national squad ahead of the…

The civil defense agency in Gaza recently reported a devastating airstrike carried out by Israel in a residential neighborhood, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 73 Palestinian lives in Beit Lahia, located in the northern part of the territory. Israel, however, contended that its military action was aimed at a "Hamas terror target." Mahmud Bassal, spokesperson for the civil defense agency, told the Agence France-Presse (AFP), “Our teams have retrieved the bodies of 73 martyrs and many others injured due to the…

According to the civil defense agency in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have tragically resulted in the deaths of at least 30 individuals today in the northern region, particularly in the town and refugee camp of Jabalia, amid escalating combat operations conducted by the Israeli military. Mahmud Bassal, the agency's spokesperson, reported that a specific strike occurring shortly before 9:40 PM local time (which aligns with 6:40 PM in Ireland) tragically claimed "12 lives, including women and children" in Jabalia. Furthermore,…

In a striking move, the state-run National Handling Services (NHS) has sent several senior executives home amid serious allegations of corruption, ineptitude, and failures in corporate governance. Among those suspended are Godknows Maravanyika, Question Maisera, and Shamiso Nyangairi, who heads the Human Resources department. These individuals face accusations of financial improprieties and mismanagement of company assets. The atmosphere within NHS resembles a stormy sea, as discontent among employees reaches a boiling…

As Hurricane Milton approaches, it has diminished slightly but remains a formidable Category 4 storm, posing a serious threat to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on its trajectory toward Florida. In response to the storm’s path, authorities have ordered the evacuation of over a million residents in its anticipated wake. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) noted, “Milton is expected to maintain its dangerous status as it nears Florida’s shores.” The densely populated west coast of Florida, still recovering from the devastating…

"The definition requires broadening because businesses are indulging in activities that, while not criminal, significantly impact domestic resource mobilization." The world lacks a clear, universally agreed-upon explanation of illegal financial flows (IFFs), resulting in a myriad of interpretations. Illicit financial flows encompass unauthorized or unethical financial exchanges across borders, including money laundering, tax dodging, and the financing of terrorism. These flows seriously threaten, particularly impacting…