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Flight from Erigavo: A Delicate Balance of Conflict and Peace In a landscape as complex and vibrant as North Western State of Somalia’s, the winds of change are swift and often unforgiving. At the heart of this transformation lies Erigavo, a city that recently witnessed the exodus of over 45,000 families. The underlying cause? A looming fear of potential conflict in the Sanaag region, despite a burgeoning peace initiative helmed by the North Western State of Somalia government. Minor skirmishes have erupted…

Mogadishu (AX) – On a bustling Monday evening, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre touched down in Cairo, Egypt. His arrival signals Somalia's commitment to navigating stormy diplomatic waters amid a mounting crisis. The prime minister is poised to lend his voice at an emergency summit of the Arab League, convened against the backdrop of escalating tensions in Gaza. A confluence of political will and humanitarian urgency, this summit is scheduled to unfold on March 4. Central to the discussions will be a…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia stands on a precarious precipice, fighting to reclaim its lands from the grip of terror. With the resolute intent of ridding the nation of extremists, the federal government is zeroing in on the financial underpinnings of these merciless factions. Can Somalia finally pull itself away from the shadows of strife that have lingered for over twenty years? In the rugged and often unforgiving terrain of the Horn of Africa, Somalia has tirelessly fought the malignancies of Al-Shabaab and the escalating…

In a recent development that has stirred the political landscape, former U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to retract President Joe Biden's security clearance and his entitlement to daily intelligence briefings. As it goes, history seems to repeat itself: Trump's action mirrors what Biden enacted upon taking office, altering the traditional courtesies extended to former presidents. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to announce his decision. "There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to…

The idea that the United States could assume control over Gaza and propel its economic development is not just ambitious; it strikes at the very core of the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict. For Palestinians in Gaza, a densely populated enclave previously home to about 2.3 million people, such a prospect is more than a political maneuver—it stirs deep-seated anxieties of displacement reminiscent of a past marked by catastrophe. Would history, as it often does, repeat itself for those who have already endured so much? The…

Top brass of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) recently converged at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo. Their mission? To unpack strategies and beef up the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) with fresh insights and tactical savvy. This powwow, taking place over four intense days, is dubbed the “Lessons Learned” workshop. Its goal is to amplify UPDF’s victories in bringing stability to Somalia, while also tackling the uphill battles still on the horizon.…

On October 12, Ukraine plans to unveil its "victory roadmap" during a key allies' meeting at Ramstein, Germany, announced President Volodymyr Zelensky in a recent Telegram post. “We’re set to present a victory roadmap, outlining clear, tangible steps toward a just conclusion of the conflict,” he stated emphatically. Having stood firm against an invasion from Russia for nearly a thousand days, Ukraine has hinted at a strategic approach to quell the ongoing hostilities in recent months. While the finer points of this…

Mogadishu (AX) – Djibouti's intriguing suggestion as a potential remedy for the ongoing diplomatic rift between Somalia and Ethiopia remains unanswered by Ethiopia, Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf disclosed. In a tête-à-tête with VOA, Youssouf shared that the ball is still in Ethiopia’s court regarding the management and use of the Tojorah port, nestled in Djibouti's northern expanse. This port has been proposed by Djibouti as an alternate maritime gateway for landlocked Ethiopia, heavily dependent on…

REUTERS/Baz Ratner/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights March 24, 2020, saw a plane touch down at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya. OPEN QUOTE The largest aviation workers' union in Kenya has scheduled a strike for Wednesday, voicing opposition to a proposed deal. This arrangement, with India's Adani Group (ADEL.NS), opens new tab, would lease the primary airport for three decades. The deal includes expanding the facilities. This info was shared by a union representative on Tuesday. WHY IT MATTERS…

Africa’s sporting elite put their prowess on display at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. But sport is about more than just performance and can have a huge social impact. For the first Across Africa after the summer break, Georja Calvin-Smith speaks to Remy Rioux, CEO of the French Development Agency (AFD), about how major league investment in sport can help accelerate Africa’s transformation.