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On a bright Sunday, Nairobi, Kenya, became the landing spot for Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. He aimed to dive into discussions at the African Sovereigns and World Bank Assembly scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2024. This gathering, masterminded by the International Development Association (a branch of the World Bank), promises to shine a spotlight on Africa's economic trajectory. It will dissect avenues for development, bolstered by weighty developmental enterprises. Villa Somalia disclosed that President…

Law enforcement officers were present in large numbers, deploying chemical irritants and Tasers to disperse students at various universities joining the movement. Protesters across the United States are demanding a Gaza ceasefire and divestment from companies supporting Israel's prolonged conflict with Palestine. Violence escalated as police used force on students who protested against ongoing bombings in Gaza and US military aid to Israel. In Boston, around 100 people were detained during the clearance of a protest camp…

Conservative legislator Tim Loughton, facing retribution from China, got detained and thrown out of Djibouti due to the African nation's strong connection with Beijing. China penalized seven lawmakers in 2021, including Loughton, for allegedly spreading falsehoods about human rights violations in Xinjiang. Loughton, a long-time MP, was stopped at the airport during his brief visit to Djibouti and promptly escorted onto the next flight out. He believes his harsh treatment by Djibouti stemmed directly from his criticism of…

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya for the African Heads of State and World Bank Summit on April 29, 2024. Hosted by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank, the summit will focus on African development and investment opportunities, along with strategies to boost them through major projects. Villa Somalia announced that President Mohamud will engage in sideline meetings with African leaders and IDA officials to enhance cooperation between Somalia and…

The envoy mentioned that skilled Kenyan workers are in various sectors like corporate, humanitarian, and hospitality. Currently, there are over 30,000 Kenyans working in Somalia, a number expected to increase significantly due to Somalia's inclusion in the East African Community, ensuring free movement among member states. Somalia was not included in the recent Central Bank of Kenya report on remittances, which highlighted countries like Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa as major sources of money transfers from Kenyan…

The Turkish Navy Ship F514 has arrived at the Mogadishu Sea Port after Somalia and Turkey signed a defense and economic agreement in Mogadishu on April 23, 2024. African Union peacekeepers in Somalia refuse to compromise the security of the vital commercial infrastructure as they hand over more responsibilities to the Somali National Army. The Mogadishu seaport plays a crucial role in securing the capital and disrupting supplies that sustain Al-Shabaab warfare. The port is a battleground for national, regional, and global…

In Hargeisa, authorities detained three Hargeisa Local Council members for challenging plans to evict poor people from a construction site. The arrested officials are Siikawi, Said Jama, and Fidaar, with Fidaar allegedly facing police violence during the incident. The disagreement arose over a location in the Gobonimo market, where the local government seeks to erect a new edifice for the June 26 District headquarters in Hargeysa. In response, MP Barkhad Jama Batuun of the Somaliland House of Representatives criticized the…

The Horn of Africa is set to have increased rainfall from May to July, with some areas getting wetter than usual, according to the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The ICPAC forecasts wetter conditions for northern regions, affecting countries like Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, as well as western and coastal Kenya. Heavy rains in the region have caused flooding resulting in casualties and damages. Kenya has…

The Central African Republic held presidential and legislative elections on Sunday for fear of violence after a campaign period marked by fighting between rebels and government forces. The votes came out in large numbers in the capital, while in other parts of the country fewer people went to the polls due to fear of violence or boycotts from the rebel coalition. Some polling stations remained open late to allow more voters to vote. Despite the opposition's calls to delay the vote amid uncertainty,…

Voting began in Niger on Sunday in an election expected to lead to the West African nation's first transfer of power between two democratically elected presidents. A smooth handover would be a rare bright spot for a country plagued by widespread poverty and violence that has killed hundreds of civilians and soldiers in the past year alone. Niger has experienced four coups since gaining independence from France in 1960. This would also be in contrast to Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea, whose presidents this…