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On September 27, 2024, Somalian Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre spoke at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Barre accused Ethiopia of actions that "flagrantly violate" Somalia's territorial integrity. WASHINGTON — Bomb explosions rocked Mogadishu and a town in the Middle Shabelle region on Saturday, resulting in at least six deaths and 10 injuries, according to local police and eyewitness accounts to VOA. “An explosives-laden vehicle parked near a bustling restaurant in the Hamar Weyne…

The neighborhoods of Kathmandu, Nepal's bustling capital, found themselves submerged under relentless floodwaters following intense monsoon downpours. Tragically, local authorities reported that at least 101 lives have been lost amidst this natural calamity that has swept through the Himalayan region. During the monsoon months from June through September, violent floods and landslides often plague South Asia. However, experts argue that the impacts of climate change are enhancing both the frequency and intensity of these…

Authorities in South Africa have initiated an extensive manhunt following a tragic incident that claimed the lives of 17 individuals in a small town situated in the eastern part of the country. "Within a single residence, 13 people lost their lives—12 women and one man. In a separate location, four more were killed. One additional victim is now fighting for their life in the hospital," stated a police spokesperson in an official announcement. According to reports from local media outlets, the horrific shootings took place…

Mogadishu (AX) — A car bomb exploded near the National Theater in Mogadishu's Hamarweyne district on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals and injuring five more, according to eyewitnesses. The blast happened in a bustling part of town, triggering chaos and significant destruction. Security forces swiftly sealed off the location, and investigations are currently in progress. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.

Hurricane John loomed ominously over southwestern Mexico, intensifying fears of catastrophic flooding even as it began to lose strength while advancing inland. This relentless storm had already claimed three lives and left a trail of destruction in its wake. In various regions across Mexico, emergency services grappled with the aftermath of the hurricane, dealing with landslides, fallen trees, downed electrical poles, and roofs torn off buildings as the storm made landfall late on Monday night. Authorities from civil…

Beledweyne (AX) – A skirmish on the edge of Beledweyne town on Monday left at least two dead and two injured, according to local sources. The melee broke out in Ikacade, about 25 kilometers northeast of Beledweyne, where Hiraan region transporters' forces, who had barricaded the road, clashed with adversaries trying to push through the blockade. The road blockade, enforced by transporters in the Hiraan region, was a protest against the surge of checkpoints between Beledweyne and Mataban. So far, neither the Beledweyne…

Toronto – In a tragic turn of events this week, six individuals lost their lives in an assault on a Mosque in the Somali region of Ethiopia. BBC Amharic chronicled that locals and community elders disclosed the grim details on Tuesday about the incident in Wardare town, Dollo Zone, specifically targeting the widely recognized Kujir Mosque. A witness, Alki Mohammed Mohamud, mentioned that the deceased were youthful individuals. These young victims were reportedly theology students engaged in preparations for Salat Prayer at…

Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, the Director General of the Ghana Health Service, recently unveiled a staggering statistic: in 2022, hepatitis, a severe liver infection, claimed the lives of 15,000 individuals in Ghana. This grim figure breaks down to approximately 42 lives lost each day, with young adults bearing the brunt of this health crisis. “Many cases remain hidden,” Dr. Aboagye emphasized, pointing out that a considerable segment of the population doesn’t even realize their infection status, which complicates efforts to…

Jigjiga (AX) – In a horrific incident on Tuesday night, armed assailants gunned down six men, including five from the same family, within a mosque in Ethiopia's Somali Regional State. Residents believe the tragedy was a result of a vendetta between competing clans. The slain men—Bishar Baalul, Omar Aw Ahmed, Mahad Mohamud Abdullahi Waanis, Mahdi Sheikh Adan Wali, and Mohamed Dheere—were all devout Muslims, deeply committed to their faith and community. So far, no faction has stepped forward to claim responsibility for this…

Explosions in the Somali capital claimed five lives and left eight injuredMOGADISHU, Somalia -- Explosions on the streets of Mogadishu claimed the lives of five individuals and wounded eight others Saturday, as confirmed by a municipal official.An explosive device had been secretly stationed in a busy area where a group of young folks had gathered to snap photos, remarked Abdullahi Sheikh Abdirahman, the district commissioner of Mogadishu's Kahda neighborhood."I witnessed several bodies strewn across the road moments after…