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A deadly explosion in the northern region of Kenya resulted in the deaths of five individuals close to the border with Somalia. The bomb, concealed on a donkey cart to avoid detection, went off in El Wak town in Mandera County, injuring five others. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, but it bears resemblance to previous assaults carried out by al-Shabab militants associated with al-Qaida operating in the area. Earlier this month, suspected al-Shabab gunmen entered the El Wak hospital, injuring guards and…

Ten individuals perished in clashes between rival clans in the Galgaduud region. Residents witnessed a skirmish between militias from Abudwak and Heraale districts, fueled by clan vendettas and territorial disagreements. Galmudug government troops intervened to quell the violence, but tension lingers as both factions remain in the conflict zone. The region has a history of clashes over grazing rights and land ownership, with revenge attacks not uncommon. Two months earlier, a well-known elder, Abdi Dahir Daud, fell…

Efforts to find and save those aboard a private craft that capsized en route from Madogo to Garissa on a bleak Sunday evening are in full swing. As the Madogo-Garissa road met its aquatic match, the boat was in the business of shuttling passengers for a nominal fee when misfortune struck. A clip, as per Citizen.Digital's report, displayed several individuals clinging to the overturned boat, amidst them, others battled the fierce currents. Onlookers, frozen by the calamity unfolding before their eyes, stood at the flood's…

An ongoing search and rescue effort is underway for a private boat that capsized between Madogo and Garissa on Sunday evening. The boat was carrying passengers across a flooded section of the road, with some individuals seen on top of the overturned vessel and others swimming in the turbulent waters. Onlookers, visibly shocked by the incident, stood helplessly on the shore, some crying out for assistance. Additional footage showed the overloaded boat navigating the swollen Tana River before succumbing to the powerful…

In Somalia, around 88,000 people were displaced in the first quarter of 2024 due to conflict, flooding, and insecurity. The UNHCR highlighted clan conflicts, political tensions, and ongoing military operations against al-Shabab as major threats to the fragile security situation in the country. Indiscriminate attacks by al-Shabab have caused significant harm to civilians, leading to further displacements and casualties. The overall humanitarian crisis in Somalia is exacerbated by decades of conflict, political unrest, clan…

The death toll from flooding in Kenya has climbed to 70 due to increased rainfall since March. East Africa is vulnerable to climate change, experiencing heavy rains from the El Nino weather pattern. The government spokesperson confirmed the number of lives lost due to floods. The extreme weather has caused chaos in Nairobi, blocking roads and damaging homes. Tanzanian Prime Minister announced 155 deaths and 236 injuries from flooding. The disaster has affected homes, property, crops, and infrastructure. In Burundi, 96,000…

At least 58 people going to a funeral died after their overloaded river boat capsized in the Central African Republic's capital Bangui, the head of civil protection said on Saturday.

Senior officers working at Cnaps, the National Social Insurance Fund, in different phrases the AP Fund, together with its director normal, have been positioned in preventive custody in a single day from Tuesday to Wednesday. They are suspected, amongst…

In Gambia, the number of displaced people and refugees continues to grow after the start on Sunday, March 13, of a large-scale Senegalese military operation in northern Casamance. Since the weekend, many communities have welcomed people fleeing the detonations…

Seven people were killed on Monday morning in a terrorist attack in Arbinda, in the Sahel region of northern Burkina Faso. Four victims are volunteers for the defense of the homeland, the other three are civilians, including a woman. This incident comes the…