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In a significant move towards enhancing global pandemic preparedness, members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have recently adopted a new agreement. This initiative aims to address the gaps exposed by the fragmented response to Covid-19. However, the notable absence of the United States raises questions about the treaty's overall effectiveness. After three years of rigorous negotiations, the legally binding pact was officially embraced by the World Health Assembly in Geneva, generating applause from member nations.…

In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is stepping onto the stage with considerable resolve. Representing 19 member states and a population nearing 390 million, COMESA faces a formidable challenge: adapting to the U.S. tariff measures that have cast shadows over various African nations, both within and outside its bloc. The economic ramifications of these tariffs, implemented by former President Donald Trump, have begun to weigh heavily on the economies of eight…

Sanctions on Al-Shabaab Operatives: US and Gulf States' Joint Offensive WASHINGTON - In a collaborative stride against terror financing, seven countries under the banner of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) have sanctioned 15 operatives of the infamous group, Al-Shabaab, in Somalia. These individuals, now exposed as key players in sustaining Al-Shabaab financially, have been under scrutiny for several years. Why is this significant? Well, these operatives are integral in not just financially…

In the often tumultuous terrain of international relations and regional politics, tales of conflict and flight emerge with potent regularity. One recent story unfolded in the rugged expanse of the Al-Miskaat Mountains, where three Ethiopian men from the Oromo ethnic group made a daring escape from the militant grip of ISIS. Their journey concluded with a surrender to the Northeastern State regional state security forces, a moment tinged with both relief and uncertainty. The narrative began when these men, burdened with…

FILE PHOTO Just southwest of Somalia's coastal capital, on a Saturday afternoon that unfolded like any other, a tragedy emerged from the skies. Twenty-four kilometers from Mogadishu, a cargo aircraft, registered in Kenya, met its ill fate, resulting in the sorrowful demise of five individuals on board. This grim narrative, marked by profound loss, not only caught the world’s attention but prompted a painstaking investigation by the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA). On March 22, the SCAA somberly confirmed the crash…

Baidoa (AX) – In a heartfelt turn of events, the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) showcased on Sunday a poignant moment of redemption and transformation. Ten individuals, previously enmeshed in the Al-Shabaab insurgency, have taken the brave step of surrendering themselves in Baidoa, the administrative heart of the Bay region. The path to change is seldom easy, but for these young men, this decision heralds the beginning of a new journey filled with hope and possibility. The complexity of…

An Unfortunate Incident: Kenyan Cargo Plane Tragedy in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the quiet skies above Somalia, a distressing event unfolded at a distance of roughly 24 kilometers southwest of bustling Mogadishu, casting a shadow of sorrow over both nations involved. The Somalia Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) confirmed that a Kenyan-registered aircraft met a tragic end, leaving no survivors among its crew. This heartbreaking occurrence reminds us of the unpredictable nature of life and the shared bonds of human…

The Heartbreaking Case of Elizabeth Rose Struhs: A Reflection on Responsibility and Faith In a heart-wrenching turn of events in Australia, the justice system has cast a glaring light on the complexities surrounding faith, parental responsibility, and the value of life. Recently, a judge sentenced 14 members of an obscure religious group, known as the Saints, to prison following the tragic and preventable death of an eight-year-old girl named Elizabeth Rose Struhs. Elizabeth's story is not merely a tale of loss; it's a…

Somalia - Qandala- A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in the dusty, sun-soaked lands of Northeastern State when an airstrike claimed the lives of four members of a single family and left six others nursing wounds on a somber Tuesday. Mayor of Qandala, Ahmed Khuurshe, broke the silence, confirming these stark losses but leaving the question of responsibility hanging in the air like a ghostly whisper. Amidst the rugged Al-Miskaat Mountains in the Bari region, where the earth itself seems to reverberate with the historical…

Mogadishu (AX) – Picture this: a moonlit night in central Somalia, where the rhythmic pulse of an impending showdown echoed through the El-Garas village. A bold campaign led by the Somali National Army (SNA), backed by courageous local clans, delivered a significant jab to the notorious al-Shabaab on Wednesday. They came for a clenched-teeth confrontation, and they left a mark—six militants, including notorious leaders, left nursing their wounds. Some might say it was a masterstroke, others might call it sheer grit.In the…