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A recent report links the increase in food insecurity in the region to heavy rains, estimating a rise from 58.1 million affected people in February. The downpour from late March to April caused significant flooding in Kenya, Somalia, Burundi, and Tanzania resulting in loss of life, livestock, displacement of many, and destruction of vital infrastructure like roads and bridges. While some areas saw improved agriculture due to enhanced rains, it is likely that acute food insecurity will worsen in the hard-hit regions.…

In contrast to the rest of sub-Saharan Africa where many countries are working towards abolishing the death penalty, Somalia has experienced a significant increase in executions. Kenya, Liberia, Zimbabwe, and Ghana have taken positive steps to abolish the death penalty. Amnesty International reported that Somalia was the only country in the region to carry out executions in 2023. Most executions in Somalia were carried out by shooting, and the death sentences were given for a variety of crimes, often following unfair…

Various global maritime regions around the Red Sea, northern Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden, and East Africa witnessed a total of six incidents at sea during the final week of April. This data comes from a comprehensive MS Risk/Price Forbes maritime security report. It revealed that other hotspots like the Gulf of Guinea and east and south-east Asian waters reported no incidents from April 25-30. The report also highlighted the ongoing piracy risks faced by vessels navigating the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and East…

Cole Palmer made another mark against Brighton, bringing Chelsea closer to a top-six finish in the Premier League. In an interview, Palmer expressed the team's determination to support Mauricio Pochettino, crediting him for Chelsea's recent surge in pursuit of a European placement. Speculation arises over Pochettino's future at Chelsea, despite their impressive performance. Chelsea's victory over Brighton, securing the sixth position in the Premier League, was highlighted by goals from Palmer and Christopher Nkunku, even…

Crystal Palace obliterated Manchester United with a 4-0 triumph at Selhurst Park, but Eberechi Eze claims it was no shocker. Eze regards Crystal Palace's 4-0 mauling of Manchester United as a "powerful declaration," emphasizing that it was expected. Michael Olise netted twice as Palace unleashed havoc on the hapless Red Devils at Selhurst Park on Monday. Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell also joined the scoring frenzy as Palace completed their first league double over United. Palace has emerged victorious in four of…

In Mogadishu, Somalia, a new Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and court building has been unveiled to promote social justice and security. For years, Somalia has struggled to improve transparency in prosecution and justice delivery, lacking proper physical spaces for operations. The CID headquarters, funded by international partners through the Joint Police Programme, signifies a significant step towards police and justice reforms in the country. Authorities emphasized the importance of the new building in…

AX - Between May 2023 and May 2024, there have been 28 cases of violations against Somali journalists, including killings and arrests, highlighting Somalia as one of the most perilous environments for journalists. The Federation of Somali Journalists (FESOJ) unveiled its yearly report, entitled "Somali government breached media legislation it formerly supported, undercutting Press Freedom," on Friday, May 3, 2024, World Press Freedom Day. As per the FESOJ report, three journalists lost their lives: one in Abudwaq District,…

Vital Kamerhe is set to reclaim the presidency of the National Assembly. His triumph in Tuesday's primaries, where he outstripped two of his Union sacrée colleagues, paves the way for him to the speaker's chair. Privately and publicly, he is starting to outline the shape of his upcoming presidency.

Report reveals how senior ministers involved in illegal fishing in Somalia NAIROBI, Kenya - A report released by Global Initiative has implicated senior Somali government officials in facilitating lucrative illegal fishing along the Indian Ocean coast, in what could spark a political storm in the country, which is already underway. electoral. The explosive report titled “Illegal Fishing in…

The independent Roman daily "Domani" managed, in collaboration with the British newspaper "The Guardian" and the Italian TV channel RAI News, to obtain documents transcribing wiretaps from 2017. These documents are in the possession of the prosecutor's office Trapani, in Sicily, prove the inertia at the Libyan Coast Guard in the face of migrants' shipwrecks in their territorial waters.…