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In a heartfelt announcement, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) revealed its key focus areas: providing emergency shelter, food support, and health services to flood-stricken communities. Quotes were shared from those at the forefront, illustrating the urgent needs and rallying a sense of solidarity. Given the breakdown of substantial acreages of farmland in the Hiiraan region, the situation is dire. The mounting waves of floodwaters have mercilessly ravaged crops, intensifying the already precarious food…

Clash Over Voting Reforms Intensifies in Somalia Against Evolving Al-Shabaab Danger MOGADISHU, Somalia — With al-Shabaab continuing its menacing activities, the conversation around voting reforms in Somalia is turning into quite the wildfire. The heart of the matter? Whether the country should stick to indirect elections or make a bold shift to letting every citizen cast their vote in the 2026 elections. The political bigwigs gathered again at the presidential palace, their heads bent over talks on national security and…

Fierce Skirmishes in Somalia End with More Than 30 Al-Shabaab Fighters Down MOGADISHU, Somalia - On a bright Saturday morning, over 30 Al-Shabaab members met their end in a fierce showdown with the Somali National Army (SNA). Word from the inside is that many more were left staggering, owing to severe injuries from the confrontation. The SNA, side by side with local warriors and militia allies, pulled off this mission. They zeroed in on Qay’ad village in Mudug, nestled in the heart of Somalia’s Galmudug state. "This…

Tragically, at least eight lives have been lost in Brazil as relentless rains swept through the nation, following an unprecedented drought that had sparked record-breaking wildfires. Authorities confirmed the disturbing toll, emphasizing the perilous conditions affecting numerous regions. Central and southeastern Brazil have been adversely impacted since Friday, with fierce winds clocking in at up to 100 km/h and staggering rainfall of up to 10 cm recorded daily. The National Institute of Meteorology bears witness to this…

FILE - Senegal's Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdullahi leads a session in the Upper House of the Federal ParliamentMogadishu (AX) — A storm's brewing in Somalia’s Upper House as Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdullahi has declared that Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama's Senate spot is kaput, all due to his repeated disappearing acts. Leaning on the constitution like an old friend, the Speaker stated that Mr. Jama's four session no-shows sealed his fate and booted him from his seat. Ibrahim Suleiman Idle, who was…

Kismayo (AX) – On Tuesday, Jubbaland Darwish forces clashed intensely with al-Shabab insurgents in the Lower Jubba region. At least six al-Shabab fighters lost their lives, and others were injured in the conflict. The skirmish erupted on the fringes of Janay Abdalla village, a crucial location near Kismayo. The second battalion of the Jubbaland Darwish army initiated the assault against al-Shabab members, who were seen preparing for an attack. A Jubbaland Darwish army officer conveyed to national media that their forces…

An intense exchange of fire has erupted between Israel and Hezbollah, marking one of the most severe bouts of violence in nearly a year. Israeli military jets have executed extensive bombings across the southern regions of Lebanon, while Hezbollah has retaliated with rockets aimed deep into northern Israel. The Israeli armed forces reported striking approximately 290 locations yesterday, including a multitude of identified Hezbollah rocket launchers. They declared their intent to persist in targeting positions linked to…

The Tunisian president visited Libya on Wednesday, March 17, the first visit by a head of state to the new heads of government of national unity. The menu for the meeting was plentiful: the fate of the jihadist families, the position vis-à-vis Israel and economic cooperation. as reported from Tunis Mathieu GaltierThe visit was…