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Slum2School Africa Takes Home HP’s 2025 Digital Equity Award

Celebrating Breakthroughs in Education: Slum2School Africa Wins the 2025 HP Digital Equity Accelerator Prize In a remarkable development that underscores the transformative power of education, Slum2School Africa has been awarded the prestigious 2025 HP Digital Equity Accelerator Prize. This accolade not only recognizes their impactful efforts in Nigeria but also places them among a select group of eight nonprofits across four countries—each committed to redefining accessible digital learning for…

Somali Kids Make Joyful Return Home Following Transformative Ear Surgeries

The Resounding Echoes of Hope: Restoration of Hearing for Somali Children Mogadishu (AX) — This past Saturday marked a transformative moment for 15 young children in Somalia as they arrived in Mogadishu, newly equipped with the gift of sound. Thanks to specialized surgeries performed overseas, these children, aged between three and six, are now able to hear — a profound change facilitated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. Earlier this month, in the bustling capital of Nairobi, Kenya, these brave little…

American Citizens Involved in Coup Attempt Return Home from DR Congo

In a significant development, three American nationals who found themselves entangled in a coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) this past May have recently returned to the United States. Initially met with the harrowing prospect of the death penalty, their situations evolved, resulting in commuted sentences that will now be served on home soil. This transition marks not just an end to their judicial ordeal abroad but also aligns with broader diplomatic negotiations. The decision to repatriate these…

Mark Zuckerberg’s New DC Home: A Tour of His US Properties

Imagine creating a platform that not only reshapes how we connect and communicate but also transforms you into one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet. Mark Zuckerberg, the mind behind Facebook, is reported by Forbes to have amassed a fortune of around $180 billion. But how does one leverage such immense wealth? For Zuckerberg, part of this fortune materializes in the form of staggering real estate holdings—including a vast compound in California and expanses of lush terrain on a Hawaiian…

Somalia Brings Home 145 Citizens from Libyan Detention

Mogadishu (AX) — It was an emotional scene at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport on Monday. The air was filled with a mix of relief, joy, and introspection as 145 Somali citizens arrived back home. For nearly a year, each of these individuals had been detained under dire conditions in Libya. Their return marks yet another chapter in the ongoing collaboration between the Somali government and international partners striving to dismantle the perilous networks that trap migrants in North Africa. The recently…

Somali Soldiers, Trained in Turkey, Head Home Following Clash on Football Field Injuring 51

Turkish-trained Somali Troops Return After Football Match Incident By Ali Musa ANKARA, Turkey - It isn’t every day that a training program for foreign troops concludes with an unexpected twist, but that is precisely what unfolded as Somali soldiers completed their military training in Türkiye. Their return home was notably marked by an incident that involved more than just military maneuvers. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense confirmed,…

Al-Shabaab Attacks Halane Base Camp, Home to Western Diplomatic Missions

Al-Shabaab Launches Brazen Assault on Halane Base Camp, Hub for Western Embassies MOGADISHU, Somalia - Bold and audacious, the assault on Halane Base Camp by Al-Shabaab militants reverberated through the somber air of Mogadishu. Just hours prior, the group executed a failed attack on the convoy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, a manifestation of escalating violence that has cast a long shadow over the nation. What drives such incessant aggression, you might wonder? The notorious group claimed the attack on the…

Bragging about Ivy League Kids Helps Sell $4.9M Home

In a world where marketing strategies stretch the bounds of creativity, imagine a property listing that proudly touts where the children of past homeowners attended college. Truly, it’s an intriguing angle—and, evidently, a talking point ripe for both ridicule and reflection. How often do we hear of a “legendary home” whose allure extends beyond brick and mortar, claiming instead an inherited legacy of academic success? Such was the premise of a recent listing, which stated, with no shortage…

140 Nigerians Return Home After Prolonged Sudan Crisis

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring. Crises across the world often send ripples that dramatically affect the lives of countless people, leaving them grappling with uncertainties and challenges that most of us cannot even fathom. A prime example of human resilience and coordinated international humanitarian efforts is illustrated by the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) programme, which strives to extend a helping hand to migrants trapped in crisis situations. This noble initiative recently facilitated…

Ma’awisley Militias Launch Assault on Top Al-Shabaab Leader’s Home in El-Bur Area

Mogadishu (AX) – A restless night unfolded in El-Bur, nestled within Somalia's Galgadud region, as a local militia known as Ma'awisley undertook a daring raid on the abode of an Al-Shabaab leader. The night air was tense with anticipation as the militia launched their surprise attack under the cloak of darkness, targeting none other than Yahye Laba Madax. Can you picture the furtive glances and the whispered strategies as these determined individuals, driven by a mix of courage and fear, plotted against a formidable…

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