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Somalia's Minister of Defense has admitted that officers from the US-trained Danab Special Forces were involved in the sale of food rations that were donated by the US government. The theft was confirmed two weeks ago, and some officers were caught in the act a week ago. Multiple officers have been arrested in connection to the theft. The Minister did not disclose the exact number of people detained but confirmed that the rations were sold in the market. The government made a statement regarding the incident and promised to…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's Minister of Defense, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, admitted that the Danab Special Forces had sold food rations donated by the United States government. This acknowledgment came a few days after the federal government of Somalia addressed the incident. Nur disclosed in an interview with Universal TV that the theft of Danab rations was confirmed two weeks ago, and some of the involved officers were apprehended about a week ago. Following the theft, several officers have been taken into custody.…

At the Baledogle Military Airfield in Somalia, the Somali army celebrated the graduation of Danab Advanced Infantry Brigade recruits after completing an intense training program on April 9, 2023. The Somali government acknowledged that rations meant for elite soldiers, trained by the United States, were misused within a specific unit. Following an investigation, several officers were suspended and detained, although their identities have not been disclosed. A statement released on Thursday highlighted the government's…

In Somalia, Danab commandos face food ration theft allegations from the US government. Soldiers detained for diverting rations to markets for profit. US stopped support in 2024 due to misappropriation. Senior leaders aware of diversions during combat. Corrupt incidents revealed, including arms sale in Mogadishu market. Ministry of Defense appreciates US support but arrests seen as a scapegoat. Investigations launched for accountability and transparency. Somali forces transitioning logistic needs for sustainability. US…

Somalia has taken action against U.S.-trained commandos for stealing donated rations, halting their duties and detaining them as the government steps in to provide supplies. The Danab unit, trained by the United States to combat Al Shabaab, has had financial support suspended due to suspicions of corruption. The U.S. is investigating the incident and aims to establish safeguards to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The Danab forces were trained in 2017 to counter Al Shabaab's insurgency against the Somali…

Consequence of the war in Ukraine ... "Wheat and other cereals are once again at the heart of geopolitics, observes 24 Hours in Dakar. With Ukraine and Russia playing major roles…

The Russian offensive in Ukraine, which began on February 24, has already displaced more than three million people. And its impact on food security is worrying, as Russia and Ukraine account for a third of the world's grain exports. And a significant portion…

The crisis in Ukraine raises concerns about the consequences on the African continent. Some states take the lead. This is the case with Algeria, which in the Council of Ministers on Sunday decided to ban the export of certain consumer products whose raw…

UN Food Program, sounds the alarm. More than 70% of the population in the world's youngest country - it became independent from neighboring Sudan only in 2011 - will face hunger this year. Endless conflicts, climate catastrophes or even inflation, the country…

Following Covid-19, the Russian invasion of Ukraine poses a serious threat to the agricultural sector and the food supply of millions of people in Nigeria, especially in Lake Chad, which has been affected by the Boko Haram uprising for more than a decade. .…