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Indeed, U.S. intelligence gurus reckon Al Shabab in Somalia boasts a headcount of 7,000 to 12,000 members and rakes in about $120 million yearly, courtesy of taxing or shaking down civilians. This makes it the heftiest and richest Qaeda offshoot globally. “Shabab is undoubtedly among the most formidable foreign terrorist outfits out there,” Mr. Wray articulated.Sign up for the Israel-Hamas War Briefing. The latest buzz on the conflict, straight to your inbox. Simultaneously, factions in West Africa pledging allegiance to…

James Swan has returned to Somalia after being reappointed to lead the UN mission by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He aims to support the country in achieving peace and stability during the state-building process. Swan left Somalia in 2021, replaced by Catriona Laing, after serving for three years. He held meetings at the UN headquarters before his return to Mogadishu. Having previously served as the special representative for Somalia from 2019 to 2022, Swan has a background in the US diplomatic service. He worked…

Andre Onana defied early criticism after transitioning to Manchester United, proving his decision-wise after initial setbacks. The Red Devils gear up to battle Manchester City in the FA Cup finale for the second year in a row amidst a disheartening season. Several players faced scrutiny for their on-field performances throughout the season, including Onana, who encountered backlash due to a series of errors after taking the reigns from David de Gea last summer. Despite the challenges, the goalkeeper remained unfazed by the…

The President of Kenya, William Ruto, is scheduled to meet with Joe Biden in Washington, DC, as part of his visit to the United States. This visit aims to strengthen economic and security ties and initiate a police mission to Haiti that had been delayed. President Ruto's visit comes at a time when the US administration is focused on enhancing relationships with African nations due to heightened competition from China and Russia on the continent. The deployment of a Kenya-led police force to Haiti, authorized by the UN…

President William Ruto bids farewell to Deputy Rigathi Gachagua at JKIA before embarking on a three-day State visit to the US on May 19, 2024. President William Ruto has set off for a three-day state visit to the United States. He was seen off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Sunday night by his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and other top government officials. “This visit is significant as it marks the first State Visit by a Kenyan Head of State in two decades and the first by an African Head of State since 2008,”…

During the 33rd Arab League Council summit in Manama, Bahrain, Arab leaders came together to address the Israeli attacks on Gaza and the urgent need to end the suffering of Palestinians. The escalating violence in Gaza, particularly in Rafah, highlights the necessity for global condemnation. Furthermore, the summit will address the ongoing conflict in Sudan and the crisis in Somalia to ensure their sovereignty is protected. The spokesman for the League of Arab States also mentioned discussions on water security and the…

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visited Mauritania, his first trip abroad since March election. The two presidencies confirmed.