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MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has arrested 11 people accused of plotting terrorist attacks and conducting espionage against the government and civilians, the agency said Thursday, describing a covert cell disrupted in Mogadishu and across parts of Lower and Middle Shabelle. In a statement, NISA said the suspects were allegedly in the advanced stages of planning violence and gathering intelligence to enable attacks. The arrests followed what the agency called a sophisticated,…

Kenya’s new army chief tours volatile northeast as al‑Shabaab tests the border NAIROBI — Kenya’s new army commander, Lt. Gen. David Ketter, has made his first inspection swing through the country’s northeastern frontier, a scrubland expanse where the line between Kenya and Somalia blurs and al‑Shabaab’s shadow lingers. His tour of forward operating bases in Marsabit, Wajir, Mandera, and Garissa was part morale boost, part fact-finding — and a clear signal that Nairobi wants to steady the front at a time of shifting dynamics…

Mogadishu (AX) — During a lively event in Mogadishu, Somalia's federal government rolled out a new map that has ruffled some feathers, especially in the territories of Northeastern State and Hirshabelle. The focus of the gathering was to welcome a Turkish oil exploration vessel, but the map showcasing various areas as "disputed" areas quickly took center stage. Leaders from Northeastern State and Hirshabelle took issue, arguing it undermines the self-governance and clearly established borders of their lands. Northeastern…

In Tunisia, following the arrival of a number of million new doses of vaccines, troopers are supporting the vaccination marketing campaign in distant areas the place residents can't journey to vaccination facilities. RFI adopted them to the Kesra area. In Kesra, in northwestern Tunisia, the troopers on the farm name a pharmacy, identify after identify, the inhabitants who should obtain their second dose. Many are outdated. The nearest vaccination heart is an hour's drive away, too lengthy, as defined by medical colonel…

In Ethiopia, local and national legislative elections were held on Monday, June 21, after being postponed twice. It's a real test for Prime Minister and favorite Abiy Ahmed. While mobilization was strong on the streets of the capital Addis Ababa, irregularities have increased in Ethiopian regions. as reported from Addis Ababa,…

On May 20, you organized a virtual round table serving on employment, territories and local development in Senegal, discussions that you believe showed the potential for economic transformation of regions that can become a reality when local elected representatives have a vision., A strong commitment and ability to mobilize resources in service of their projects.…

In Niger, a brand new assault killed 15 troopers and wounded 4 others on Tuesday, Might 4, within the Tillabéry area within the western a part of the nation. The Ministry of Protection introduced this on Wednesday in a press launch. That is the second main assault suffered by the Nigerian armed forces in 4 days, resulting in greater than 31 troopers killed.…

Somalia: Farmajo withdraws troops from areas for concern of imminent battle MOGADISHU, Somalia - Outgoing Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has reportedly withdrawn troops from a number of elements of Somalia who're stated to be fully behind the opposition, at the same time as the nation struggles to revive order after Sunday's conflict in Mogadishu. A bunch of troopers…

A meeting was planned in Central Africa on Wednesday at the UN. Many members of the Security Council are concerned about the lack of commitment by national authorities to the English-speaking regions. as reported from New York,Carrie NootenThe UN Special Representative for Central Africa returned from Cameroon very worried a…

Nearly 25,000 voters were called to vote this Sunday in Cameroon to elect regional advisers. A total of 90 council members will be elected in each of the regions. Polling stations have been officially closed since 6 pm local time. With our special correspondent in Yaoundé, Jeanne RichardThe vote took place peacefully.In the…