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FILE PHOTO: A worker cradles freshly baked bread at a bustling Nairobi supermarket, May 8, 2017. Picture taken May 8, 2017. REUTERS/Baz Ratner/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights There's a new wind blowing through Kenya’s financial corridors, touched by whispers of "Did you hear about the inflation twist?" The statistics office is sharpening its pencils and rolling out core inflation data for the first time. It's a tale as rivetting as any economic thriller (if such a thing exists). The move is akin to giving a GPS to…

Jubaland: Aid Denial Sparks Accusations of Political Machinations KISMAYO, Somalia — Like an age-old tale of conflict, the humanitarian landscape in Somalia takes another twist in the political saga. The somber city of Kismayo, nestled on the Indian Ocean, became the stage where Jubaland’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Abdirahman Mohamed, lamented about the love-hate tango between aid and politics. The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) stands accused by Mohamed of never having sent humanitarian…

Picture this: a sun-drenched morning in Somalia, a land of resplendent landscapes and cultural riches, where the air buzzes with a spirit of renewal and hope. Against this vibrant backdrop, a meeting unfolded that could very well shape the country’s future like the brushstrokes on a canvas. On Wednesday, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre sat down with Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, the dynamic Chief Executive of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD). Their rendezvous was not just a gathering of formal belts and ties but…

In a race against time, mediators are striving to clinch a ceasefire in Gaza and negotiate a hostage release, spurred on by optimistic declarations from a Qatari official who hinted that a deal could be within grasp "very soon." The efforts, a collaborative initiative involving Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, have ramped up as the clock ticks down following Hamas' devastating attack on Israel on October 7, 2023—an assault that has been labeled the deadliest in Israel's history. During a phone call yesterday, US…

Mogadishu (AX) – In a bold display of solidarity and resolve, the Somali federal government has thrown its weight behind the ongoing military efforts against ISIS militants nestled in the rocky terrains of Northeastern State's Bari region. The resolve resonates not only in words but in a united heartbeat across the nation. Deputy Minister of Information, Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adala, took to social media to commend the unyielding spirit of the Northeastern State security forces. Like a town crier from a bygone era, he used…

KISMAYO, Somalia – On the sun-drenched shores of Kismayo, where the gentle hum of the ocean meets the gritty hustle of daily life, Jubaland's President Ahmed Madobe stood tall, issuing a heartfelt salute to Northeastern State's valiant fight against the lurking shadows of ISIS in the rugged depths of the Al-Miskaad mountains. Imagine a world where every success story became a stepping stone toward peace. That's precisely the narrative Madobe is championing. In a poignant declaration this Monday,…

In a move that has caused quite the stir, US President Joe Biden has taken to the airwaves, expressing his deep dismay over Meta's recent decision to abandon its fact-checking efforts on Facebook and Instagram in the United States. He didn't mince words, labeling the decision “really shameful”. And honestly, who can blame him? After all, in an age where misinformation spreads faster than a cat meme, the last thing we need is a tech giant tossing its fact-checking responsibilities out the window like yesterday’s…

A Fresh Push Against Al-Shabaab in Beledweyne The air in Beledweyne is buzzing with anticipation of change as a high-level group from the Somali Federal Government touches down with a mission. This delegation is spearheaded by Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe, the head honcho of the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), and Dahir Shire Mohamed, the venerable Minister of Petroleum. Their rendezvous aims to ramp up operations against the notorious Al-Shabaab militants, who have long disrupted peace in the…

Northeastern State is actively joining forces with international bodies like the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Red Crescent. Together, they’re crafting plans to send home foreign combatants who lay down their weapons and surrender. Dirir mentioned that while they’re keeping the specifics like timelines and nationalities under wraps, the ultimate goal is clear: these individuals need to return home, and it all has to be orchestrated under proper legal guidelines. "We’ve got foreign fighters in our…

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…