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Complex Implications of Kenya's Shirika Plan for Somali Refugees Edited by Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring Mogadishu (AX) — Kenya's ambitious Shirika Plan aims to transform refugee camps into permanent cities, arousing significant concern in Somalia. This initiative, designed to reshape the Dadaab and Kakuma camps, could hinder efforts to repatriate Somali nationals, potentially perpetuating their displacement. Set to commence in 2024, the multi-billion-dollar project intends to reinvent two…

Hargeisa (AX) – In a move fueled by a desire for peace and community unity, a distinguished delegation from North Western State of Somalia, fronted by Vice President Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi, made its significant arrival in Erigavo on Monday. Their mission? To foster harmony and integrate local clan militias into the national fold. This effort is not just a show of political theater; it includes a cadre of seasoned military officers and respected government officials. Their strategy involves engaging in meaningful conversations…

Mogadishu (AX) – What does it mean to transform a grassroots movement into an integral arm of national defense? This intriguing process unfolds in Somalia as Macawisley militia forces are woven into the fabric of the Somali National Army (SNA). The state’s beacon of defense, Omar Ali Abdi, has cast light on this transitional phase, revealing that volunteer fighters have already embarked on their journey of integration. In a conversation with Somali National Television on a sun-drenched Thursday, State Minister Abdi shared,…

In Burkina Faso, the "Go Paga" project (in front of women) was officially launched on Friday, June 4, in Ouagadougou, a project to support women whose husbands died in combat, in the fight against terrorism. as reported from Ouagadougou, Yaya BoudaniFollowing a pilot phase during which about ten women benefited from training and…