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Saudi Arabia, spearheaded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), is an active player in global humanitarian and relief efforts. Their primary aim is to lend a hand to anyone in need, irrespective of their origins, while fostering a sense of collective human kinship.The Kingdom is a strong supporter of international and UN programs designed to lessen the impact of calamities and emergencies. Their contributions have played a crucial role in easing hardships, enhancing living standards, and striving…

Following a thorough examination of ravaged neighborhoods and debris-strewn streets across Florida, President Joe Biden has promised to enhance the state's recovery efforts following the devastating Hurricane Milton, which marks the second significant storm to batter the region in just a few weeks. Complicated by rising floodwaters, fuel shortages, and extensive power outages, cleanup initiatives have encountered considerable obstacles since Milton made landfall as a robust Category 3 hurricane. Residents find themselves…

Will Egypt Steer Somalia's Peacekeeping Journey? NAIROBI, Kenya - As the calendar inches towards the expiry of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in December, it's becoming increasingly apparent that Egypt is mounting its troops for AUSSOM, the new mission slated for the region. This signals the dawn of a strategic plan to bolster peace and stability in Somalia, a land of enduring strife. In a communique rolling out from the recent Tripartite summit, Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea collectively nodded to…

The defense deal between Egypt and Somalia has stirred up worries about Cairo's clout in the Horn of Africa. Recently, Egypt and Somalia have been engaging in high-level security discussions. These talks focus on the stationing of Egyptian forces as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). This move has sparked regional apprehensions regarding Egypt's growing strategic and military sway in the Horn of Africa. According to a senior Egyptian security official, "A significant meeting took place in Mogadishu…

Soldiers from Somalia's National Army trek across the desert landscapes, carrying out missions against Al-Shabaab insurgents in Bay and Bakool tribal lands. Provided by Somalian authorities.Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali National Army, under the leadership of the audacious 47th Battalion from the 8th Brigade, has amped up its aggressive tactics against Al-Shabaab factions nestled in Bay and Bakool provinces, homing in on pivotal safe havens. These military maneuvers, reaching into Elsharif, Mooro-Busle, and El-Mareere—crucial…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Accusations have surfaced against Egypt, suggesting opportunistic behavior as the country prepares to lead the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which will replace the current African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Troop-contributing nations, chiefly Uganda, express discontent that Egypt’s engagement comes only now, questioning the motives behind their insistence on joining AUSSOM forces next year. Somalia has outrightly dismissed Ethiopia's involvement,…

Rescue crews tirelessly sifted through the debris in the village of Donja Jablanica, desperately searching for individuals lost amid Bosnia's most devastating floods in years, which struck the Balkan nation just yesterday. According to N1 TV, the catastrophe has claimed 21 lives, with many more individuals still unaccounted for in the Jablanica region, situated approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Sarajevo. "Several villages remain inaccessible at this point, and the uncertainty of what awaits us there is concerning,"…

Mogadishu (AX) – Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, sounded a sharp critique, pointing fingers at the Ethiopian government. He claimed they are masking a land grab under the guise of fighting terrorism. At a United Nations Security Council gathering on Friday, Fiqi revealed that Somali authorities had thwarted attempts of Ethiopian-origin arms sneaking into Somalia. They believed these weapons were meant to stir the local pot, which he labeled as a "shameless breach" of…

PARIS/LONDON — In a concerted diplomatic maneuver, France and the UK have expressed their refusal to join any potential U.S. military endeavors against Iran. This decision comes on the heels of Iran's responsive attacks on Israel dated April 13, 2024. Both countries urged Israel to show restraint and avoid responding with force on Iranian territories, sources acquainted with the affairs have indicated. Their appeal for calm follows a surge in tensions across the Middle East, ignited when Iran, along with its allies,…