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The Implications of Tech Executives Enlisting in the Army Reserve In a remarkable intersection of military service and private enterprise, a letter from the Democracy Defenders Fund recently sparked significant public interest. Dated Tuesday, the correspondence called on investigators to scrutinize whether the recent appointments of several leading tech executives to the Army Reserve raise potential conflicts with federal conflict of interest laws. The full letter can be found here. The inquiry is particularly…

Inquiry Launched into Ethiopian Diplomat's Tragic Death in Somalia LAS ANOD, Somalia - In the heart of the arid yet bustling region of northeastern Somalia, a community mourns as an investigation unfolds. Farah Aydiid Jama, an Ethiopian diplomat stationed in Garowe, has tragically lost his life, prompting questions that demand answers and actions that yearn for justice. The shadow of suspicion lies on the notorious Al-Shabaab, a group whose cruel footprint is feared but relatively…

Mogadishu (AX) — The corridors of Somali politics have always been a tapestry of complex narratives and diverse voices. Against this backdrop, former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has raised a clarion call for justice. He passionately appeals for a transparent exploration into the untimely demise of Sheegow Ahmed Ali, a former military stalwart who sadly passed on Monday while in government detention. As the night cloaked the city in solemn silence, Farmaajo’s declaration echoed across Mogadishu. "It's…

In a tragic turn of events, the grandparents of a French toddler, whose partial remains were discovered nine months after his disappearance, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Emile Soleil, a two-and-a-half-year-old boy, vanished in July 2023 from a small village in the French Alps. Although his skull and teeth were found by a passerby approximately 1.7 kilometers from the village, the circumstances surrounding his death have remained shrouded in mystery. The nation was left reeling, as prosecutors indicated that…

Mogadishu (AX) — In the bustling yet often turbulent landscape of Ethiopian politics, the Somali Federalist Party has raised an alarming voice against what they see as a rising tide of corruption and mismanagement within the Somali region of Ethiopia. These accusations, centered on financial malpractice, ring alarm bells about the worsening quality of life for the inhabitants of the area. As the saying goes, "Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching." Yet, the party contends that the integrity of…

In the rapidly whirling world of social media, where even a speck of misinformation can snowball into a frenzy, rumors spun a fantastic yarn about Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s visit to Ethiopia. The buzz sprang from claims, running wild across online platforms, that the president was inspecting Ethiopia’s naval forces. But let's pause here and consider, have the metaphorical ships really come in on this? To set the record straight, factual accounts and photographic evidence reveal that President Mohamud was…

Devastating Blaze Erupts at Garowe Gas Station, Investigation Underway Garowe (AX) — A catastrophic fire erupted Saturday night at a gas station located in Garowe, the bustling capital of Northeastern State. This blaze resulted in significant destruction and injuries, sparking concern and investigation. Initial reports suggest the inferno ignited when a fuel tanker parked in a nearby garage succumbed to flames. The flames rapidly spread to the gas station and neighboring structures, leading to chaos. Eyewitness videos…

The official report of the train accident in Katanga reports 75 dead, 125 injured of which 28 with trauma. The authorities have set up a commission of inquiry, while some wagons have still not been identified. It is possible that other bodies of passengers are…

A joint commission of inquiry between Mali and Mauritania and joint patrols: these are the most important decisions at the end of the 48-hour stay in Mauritania for an important Malian mission, following the deaths of several civilian Mauritania on the border…

The investigation into the atrocities committed in Tigray has barely been initiated by the African Commission on Human and Human Rights and has already been rejected by Addis Ababa. as reported from Nairobi, Sebastien nemethIn northern Ethiopia, Tigray has been in conflict since November between federal and regional powers. The…