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Al-Shabaab Faces Setbacks in Fierce Battle in Central Somalia By Ali Musa, Axadle Times International–Monitoring MOGADISHU, Somalia - A pivotal clash between Somali National Army (SNA) troops and al-Shabaab militants unfolded on Friday in the Hiiraan region. Here, bravery and sacrifice meet on the battlefield, as Somali forces push onward to secure key areas from al-Shabaab's hold. For nearly half a year, Somalia’s security forces have relentlessly pursued…

Kenya Looks Toward Private Investors to Unlock Strategic Growth at Key Seaports In a move underscoring Kenya’s keen awareness of escalating competition along East Africa’s coastline, the government is turning decisively toward private investors. The goal? To boost the development and operation of two crucial ports—Mombasa and Lamu—positioning Kenya firmly as a maritime trade leader in a bustling, increasingly competitive region. Imagine for a moment the intricate hum of Mombasa port: containers swinging…

A Clash of Clans: Unveiling the Brutal Battle in Luuq Kismayo, Somalia — In the early hours of Wednesday, beneath the expansive dusty skies of Luuq, a district characterized by its sprawling landscapes and vibrant communities, the peace shattered like fragile glass. A tense silence gave way to a cacophony of gunfire as rival clan militias descended into a fierce and deadly skirmish, leaving the residents of Somalia's Gedo region grappling with fear and uncertainty.…

Conflict in Shangeed: A Tense Standoff The stillness of dawn shattered in an instant on Thursday as violent clashes erupted between North Western State of Somalia and SSC Khaatumo forces in Shangeed, the contested lands bridging Qorilugud and Buuhoodle. What sparked this newest chapter in a series of territorial skirmishes? Is there more to this than meets the eye? Reports from the ground paint a picture as fragmented as the region itself. While definitive casualty numbers elude confirmation, sources from both factions…

Kemi Badenoch, a self-described direct communicator, is set to infuse a bold right-leaning spirit into her new role as the leader of Britain's Conservative Party. This ambitious politician pledges to champion a return to "authentic conservatism," aiming to revitalize a party grappling with significant challenges as it seeks to regain influence in the political arena. As the first black woman to helm a major political party in the UK, Badenoch is poised to instigate considerable change among Conservatives, who are still…

The Israeli military unleashed an intense barrage on southern Beirut late Thursday, marking one of the fiercest offensives since the campaign escalated last week.An insider connected to Hezbollah revealed to AFP that Israel executed 11 back-to-back strikes on the group's firm grounds in Lebanon's capital.Hashem Safieddine, tipped to succeed Hassan Nasrallah as Hezbollah's chief and the current head of its executive council, was reportedly the target of these attacks, according to reports by the New York Times and Axios,…

Mogadishu (AX) — Jubbaland's security forces have taken down nearly 10 Al-Shabaab rebels in a daring military escapade near Janaay Abdalla, a village lying close to Kismayo, as officials revealed on Tuesday.The skirmish erupted when the Darawish division of Jubbaland launched a proactive assault against suspicious Al-Shabaab operatives, alleged to be devising an offensive on the town. The militants had intentions of recapturing Janaay Abdalla, a place often under siege since they were initially expelled."We managed to…

The Zambians made their ballots in crowded polling stations until the closing time of the country's general election. While the day of the vote was largely peaceful, President Edgar Lungu said at least two people were killed, including the chairman of his party in the northwestern province.…