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The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent warning regarding the escalating food insecurity in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its neighboring countries. As 2024 unfolds, the consequences of heightened violence are becoming increasingly dire. The long-standing conflict has dramatically intensified this year, with M23 rebels capturing key cities such as Goma in North Kivu and Bukavu in South Kivu. These developments have not only exacerbated the humanitarian crisis but have also…

As of March 23, 2025, Angola finds itself grappling with a severe cholera outbreak, a public health crisis that has claimed 329 lives among 8,543 recorded cases across 16 of its 21 provinces. This alarming situation has been particularly devastating in Luanda and Bengo Province, where over 75% of the cases have emerged. Tragically, it’s estimated that a third of those who succumb to this disease do so before they even reach a healthcare facility. What does this say about access to medical care in these regions? In response…

Somali President's Frontline Visit Amidst Escalating Al-Shabaab Threat Cadale, Somalia – Under the vast Somali sky, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud descended from a helicopter into the rugged lands of Cadale—a town steeped in both history and conflict, situated in the Middle Shabelle region. Just hours earlier, he had convened in Mogadishu with an important delegation from the UAE, spearheaded by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the discerning Minister of State…

Edited By Ali MusaAxadle Times International–Monitoring. The Disappearing Lifeline: How Daawo River's Premature Drying Impacts Gedo Region Mogadishu (AX) — Nestled in the heart of Somalia's Gedo region, the Daawo River isn't just a waterway; it's the lifeline of an entire community. This year, an alarming turn of events has unfolded as the river has dried up unexpectedly early, leaving a trail of challenges for thousands who depend on its waters for drinking, irrigation, and sustaining their livestock. A Sudden…

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…

MOGADISHU — Turkey’s energetic foray into oil and gas discovery near Somalia's shores has stirred up a hornet's nest of tensions. Northeastern State, Somalia's most senior Federal State, finds itself in a tussle with Mogadishu on the prickly issue of maritime borders. The arrival of Oruc Reis, a Turkish seismic survey ship, has dialed up Turkey’s focus on Somalia, much to the chagrin of Northeastern State's President, Said Abdullahi Deni, along with his aides. Deni and his team claim the central government is manipulating…

For more than ten years, the most harmful weapons wielded by terrorists in Somalia have been improvised explosive devices (IEDs), impacting countless Soldiers and civilians alike. According to Action on Armed Violence, a UK-based organization that monitors civilian-targeted armed violence globally, over 14,000 individuals have been affected—injured or killed—by IEDs set by al-Shabaab since 2014. Astonishingly, 61% of those affected were civilians. In the past year, IEDs have claimed or injured 1,500 lives in Somalia,…

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…

Renowned musician Ayodeji Balogun, more famously known as Wizkid, has recently set his sights on fellow artist David Adeleke, or as many call him, Davido, igniting yet another round of verbal sparring across social media platforms. There's been talk that Wizkid intended to drop the inaugural track from his eagerly awaited album, "Morayo," on the same day Davido teased his first single for the upcoming 2024 calendar. In a bold move, Wizkid took to his X account, unleashing a stinging critique against Davido. He described…

Ethiopia: TDF accuses UN of lying as conflict in Tigray escalates NAIROBI, Kenya - The Tigray Defense Forces accused a UN body of misleading the public about alleged deaths in Galicoma in the Afar region, where the separatist group has been accused of opening fire, killing children and innocent women . Henrietta Fore, the Executive Director of UNICEF, released a statement last week accusing TDF…