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Mogadishu (AX) — In a move hailed as a remarkable humanitarian achievement, Somalia has brought back home 164 of its citizens from Libya, who arrived in Mogadishu on Thursday.The returnees were greeted by government dignitaries, among them Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Abdirizak Mohamed and Minister of Internal Security Abdullahi Sheikh Fartaag.Orchestrated by Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, this homecoming required a joint effort with the European Union (EU), the International Organization for Migration…

Kenyans Head Home as Somalia Plots Its Security Future MOGADISHU, Somalia - Following the Somali Transition Plan (STP), the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops have wrapped up their mission in Somalia, exiting the Horn of Africa last weekend after a year-long stint. These soldiers were part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). With ATMIS winding up in December 2024, the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) is set to take over. The KDF contingent coordinated peace efforts…

In a notable breach of security, Israeli officials disclosed that a drone launched from Lebanon targeted the residence of Netanyahu in Caesarea, north of Tel Aviv. Fortunately, neither Netanyahu nor his family were at home during the attack, and there were no reported injuries, per Israeli sources. Reacting swiftly, the Israeli military upped the ante with intensified air raids on Gaza, zooming in on areas like hospitals and refugee camps in the north. As Gaza's health officials disclosed, at least 44 Palestinians met their…

Mogadishu (AX) — Picture this: A nightmare that hundreds of Somali migrants face while stranded in Libya. Dreaming of thriving in Europe, they flee home to escape conflict and poverty, yet find themselves ensnared in a grim landscape coated with violence and scarcity instead.Entrapped in Tripoli, these wayfarers have fallen into the hands of infamous human traffickers known as the "Magafe." These unscrupulous smugglers make life surreal with daily nightmares—extortion, torture, and the gnawing presence of starvation. As…

Perched on St Andrew’s Street in Dublin, The Cedar Tree restaurant might be nearly 4,000 kilometers away from Lebanon, yet for its dedicated staff and the broader Lebanese community living in Ireland, thoughts of their homeland linger daily. In recent weeks, the coastal nation of Lebanon has faced a barrage of airstrikes from Israel, resulting in tragic losses exceeding 1,000 lives and displacing around 600,000 individuals, as reported by the UN. The staggering toll weighs heavily on all who have ties to the region.…

An Irish family recently found themselves caught in the chaos of Israeli missile strikes while in Lebanon, but they have safely returned home after a harrowing evacuation. Munir Zabad, aged 53, alongside his wife Ghada, 47, their 24-year-old daughter Ghadir, and 12-year-old son Hassan, touched down in Kilkenny on Saturday after making a stop at Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands. The family had journeyed to Lebanon for two poignant reasons: to honor the memory of Mr. Zabad's late father and to celebrate Ghadir’s nuptials…

FILE - Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Abshir Omar Jama, at a press briefing in Mogadishu, detailing diplomatic concerns. Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has slammed the attack on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador's home in Khartoum. Calling it a blatant breach of international law, they condemned it as a grave violation of diplomatic norms. This incident raises serious questions about safety in volatile regions. In an official communication, the ministry appealed…

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, is reportedly aiming to limit the number of nationals from each member state among the incoming 27 EU Commissioners, as per insights from Journalist.

The financial aid for returning refugees is now at 10,000 kronor per adult, 5,000 kronor per child, and 40,000 kronor per family. This increase hopes to jazz up an underutilized program, which saw just one taker last year, per the Swedish government.Ludvig Aspling from the Sweden Democrats mentioned that the assistance, around since 1984, hasn't hit the radar too much, owing to its low-key presence. "If more folks know about it, and with the extra dough, we expect more to go back," he noted. Aspling is optimistic this might…

Somali Immigrants Challenge GOP Narratives in Tim Walz’s Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS – In the bustling atmosphere of Afrik Grocery located in Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, Fardousa Yossuf, a proud Somali immigrant, grabbed my hand and declared herself a "storyteller." Her narrative dates back to 1999, a pivotal year when she sought refuge from the tumult of the civil war in Somalia. Over the years, she has witnessed significant transformations: Minneapolis has evolved into a more vibrant and prosperous city. "This…