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Mogadishu (AX) — In a landmark move to bolster its public health framework, Somalia has rolled out its inaugural national laboratory strategic plan. This initiative aims to sharpen disease diagnostics and enhance the country’s crisis response capabilities. Crafted alongside the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the blueprint seeks to mend gaps in a health system torn apart by decades of strife. This strategic plan, fine-tuned during sessions in Nairobi from August 5-9, 2024, charts out…

Ethiopian Military Leader Critiques Somali Authorities, Pledges to Safeguard National Progress Jigjiga (AX) — In a bold declaration, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, the head of the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF), has expressed unwavering commitment to protect Ethiopia's integrity against any looming dangers. He has pointed fingers at Somali officials, alleging their collusion with enemies of the state. His remarks came during the 47th anniversary festivities of Ethiopia's eastern command forces, celebrated in Jigjiga,…

The famous Virunga National Park in DR Congo announced on Friday the birth of a mountain gorilla in this tourist region threatened by armed groups. The birth of a new male baby took place on the morning of August 22,…

MOGADISHU, Somalia The Turkish government donates armored anti-mine vehicles to the Somali National Army with the aim of helping in the fight against the AlShabaab fighters who live on the Horn of Africa devastates. AlShabaab tries to overthrow the fragile Somali government  with UN support, but has faced stiff resistance for years from an organized army, mainly foreign troops, serving the African Union mission in Somalia. . Hassan Ali Mohamed, Somalia's Defense Minister, and General Odowaa Yusuf Rageh, Chief of the…

At least 47 civilians and gendarmes were killed on Wednesday, August 18, in the northern part of the country between Arbinda and Dori in an ambush by suspected terrorists while traveling in a convoy. A three-day national mourning has been ordered by the government. Questions arise about the victims, both civilian and military,…

On Thursday, Tunisian President Kais Saied asked Ridha Gharsallaoui, a former national security adviser to the presidency, to temporarily take charge of the Interior Ministry until a new government can be formed. The…

The Tunisian presidency fired the head of the national television channel on Wednesday after two guests were briefly banned from entering their studios to take part in a program. The dismissal of Wataniya's CEO comes…

On Monday, July 26, 2021, a source from the prosecutor's office in a court in Bamako informed our AFP colleagues about the arrest and prosecution of Amadou Bamba for "pedophilia, attempted rape and modesty". The arrest comes a month after the publication of an investigation by the New York Times and Human Rights Watch, which revealed a system of sexual abuse within the Malian Basketball Federation. Amadou Bamba, 51, is suspected of having traded playing time or equipment in exchange for sexual favors. According to the New…

Hormuud Telecom presents a national 4G coverage plan Somali company Hormuud Telecom has pledged to provide full 4G coverage across Somalia by 2023. If successful, Hormuud would reach the coverage milestone before the 2024-2025 target announced by the government. According to Ormuud's own figures, more than 70% of Somalis - around 11.25 million people - have access to 4G, however, the remaining…

In the gallery we find Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Denis Sassou-Nguesso of the Congo-Brazzaville, along with a whole crowd of officials and faithful. Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo serves for this exceptional mass. He took the opportunity and explained how it was necessary to hire a man from this church who has worked so hard for democratization in his…