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In a world often divided by strife and uncertainty, the rare moments of harmony and shared purpose become all the more significant. Such was the atmosphere at the press briefing on Wednesday, as President William Ruto of Kenya stood side by side with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. A simple encounter, yet layered with much deeper resonances. It is said that real leaders are defined not just by their vision but by their ability to foster peace in turbulent seas. Is there a more turbulent region than the Middle…

WASHINGTON — The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has embarked on a more intensified campaign to expel undocumented immigrants. Somalia, notably, stands at the forefront of this initiative among African nations, marked by a significant uptick in targeted deportations. By this move, the Trump administration reaffirms its dedication to a stringent immigration framework. What's striking is the number—4,090 Somali nationals now face deportation. This figure positions Somalia as the leading African country…

On the inaugural day of 2025, a momentous peacekeeping initiative took its first steps. This mission, designed to unfold over a five-year span, heralds a significant shift: Uganda's military will now command the helm in two strategic sectors within Somalia, sectors previously overseen by forces from Burundi.The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) are stepping into a pivotal role with the inception of the African Union Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This move signals an invigorated chapter in Uganda’s…

BOSASO, Somalia - Ah, Bosaso, nestled in the rugged northeast of Somalia – a place where the wind tells stories of the sea and the sand whispers its secrets. It’s here that the proud state of Northeastern State has taken a decisive stand against a shadowy menace. This isn't just any ordinary scuffle, mind you. It's a comprehensive crackdown on undocumented foreigners; a group believed to be tangled in the web of the IS-Somalia faction, whose troubling existence casts ripples of unease through the sun-bleached lands of the…

Bosaso: The Heart of Northeastern State's Latest Operation Against Undocumented Foreigners In the bustling town of Bosaso, where the sea whispers secrets to those who listen, the Northeastern State authorities have sounded their own vigilance. They're embarking on an audacious mission, determined to rein in the shadowy world of undocumented outsiders. This move isn't just a bureaucratic measure; it's a spirited response to the nebulous threat of radical extremism lurking in their midst. Picture this: a decree from the…

In a recent whirlwind of diplomatic discussions, the UN Secretary General has thrown a bouquet of praise at former US President Donald Trump, crediting him with a pivotal role in orchestrating the recent ceasefire in Gaza. Speaking at the illustrious World Economic Forum in Davos, António Guterres reflected on the somewhat sluggish negotiations that seemed to have hit a brick wall. Then, out of the blue, progress materialized. With a hint of admiration, he remarked, “The negotiations were dragging on interminably. Then all…

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…