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Somalia Refutes Envoy Recall Amidst Airspace Intrusion Claims MOGADISHU, Somalia - Picture the scene: a tale of airborne diplomacy amid political currents. The Federal Government of Somalia has put its foot down against swirling rumors, like a parent dismissing teenage gossip, about calling back its diplomatic representative in Kenya. Ambassador Jibril Abdulle, they assert, is still on Kenyan soil, despite whispers suggesting he’d been yanked back home due to an airspace debacle over Jubaland President Ahmed Islam Mohamed…

Mogadishu (AX) – Imagine a flight that stirs up more buzz than a beehive in springtime. The Somali government recently found itself swatting away reports faster than a short-order cook during breakfast rush. It quashed rumors that its ambassador to Kenya, Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle, had been called back home posthaste because of a kerfuffle involving a plane. This wasn’t just any old plane but a Kenya-registered one, which apparently waltzed into Somali airspace on January 18 without giving so much as a courtesy nod. The alleged…

As dawn broke on a chilly morning in Port-au-Prince, the sleepy Toussaint Louverture International Airport hummed with activity uncommon for its usual routine. Stepping off a plane, with an air of determined anticipation, came a fresh wave of Kenyan police officers, on a mission as vital as it is daunting. It's not every day you see a contingent of officers journeying halfway across the globe, but then again, this was no ordinary task. They were here for a cause that everyone hoped would become a beacon of hope for a…

The Tango Between Cities: Somalia's Riveting Diplomatic Moves By Axadle MOGADISHU, Somalia — Diplomacy can sometimes feel like a precarious dance on a tightrope, and Somalia has chosen to switch up the rhythm. With a flourish that is hard to ignore, the Somali Federal Government has recalled Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle, its ambassador to Kenya, for a tête-à-tête back home in Mogadishu. This move is akin to a strategic chess play, aimed at addressing a rather embarrassing…

KISMAYO, Somalia - In a series of moves reminiscent of a political chess game, Jubaland's President, Ahmed Madobe, boarded a private jet to Kenya this past Saturday. It's an eventful debut abroad since his re-election—a victory that Mogadishu's powers-that-be seemingly view through a skeptical lens. Upon touching down in Nairobi, Madobe rolled up his sleeves, ready to mull over political hot potatoes with diplomats from a medley of countries and international bodies. Chalice in one hand, olive branch in…

With the addition of two newly confirmed cases, Kenya's mpox tally now stands at a concerning 33. It's a number that keeps health officials on their toes, perhaps reaching for the antacid more often these days. But where do these cases come from? As of this Friday, they hail from the counties of Kericho and Taita Taveta, marking the virus's unwelcome trek across 12 counties. Mary Muriuki, the unflappable principal secretary from the Health Ministry, delivered this sobering reality check during a recent press…

Kismayo (AX) – Jubaland's spirited leader, Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe, boarded a private jet on Saturday morning, setting his sights on Kenya. It's his first cross-border jaunt since he snagged the presidency of Jubaland once again—a victory that the Somali federal government has dished out cold shoulders and a tight-lipped refusal to acknowledge. A swathe of diplomats awaits him in Kenya, where whispers in government corridors suggest that talks will orbit around the thorny political landscape of Somalia. High on the…

NAIROBI, Kenya - In a rather unwelcome update, Kenya announced the confirmation of two additional mpox cases this past Friday. That pushes the nation's total count to a less-than-comforting number of 33. Picture this: in a brief yet sobering press release, Mary Muriuki, who helms the reins as principal secretary at the Health Ministry, informed the public. It’s a tale of viral spread across two picturesque locales, Kericho and Taita Taveta. These counties are now unwittingly part of a broader, unnerving tapestry spanning…

Picture this: a weary South Sudanese delegation is once again preparing to set foot on Nairobi's buzzing soil. Their mission? A quest for peace that has been as elusive as a shadow at dusk. This Saturday marks another step in the tortuous journey towards stability for the world’s fledgling nation, South Sudan, still wobbling on its new legs. The diplomatic endeavor, colorfully christened "Tumaini" — the Kiswahili word for 'hope' — has brought together South Sudan's transitional government and a bouquet of holdout opposition…

document.getElementById('article').innerHTML = marked(` # A Refugee Camp: A Picture Worth a Thousand Words In a world filled with unsolicited adventures, the tranquil-looking refugee camps in Dadaab, Garissa County, are an ironic launching pad for a perilous journey charted by an audacious human trafficking cartel. These cartels now cast their deceptive nets wider, beckoning unsuspecting Kenyans into their tangled web, dangling dreams of a better life that seldom materialize. As it turns out, these traffickers…