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In a decisive move aimed at ensuring public safety, a curfew has been instated in Okahandja, effective immediately. The president of the nation, Nandi-Ndaitwah, has taken to the airwaves to reassure citizens that security forces are fully engaged in restoring a sense of normalcy and safety. This isn't simply an administrative response; it’s a concerted effort to safeguard communities that have been on edge. Have we ever considered just how fragile our sense of security is? Too often, it takes a crisis for us to truly…

The Horn of Africa, together with the Red Sea, stands as a crucial nexus in global trade. Unfortunately, it has morphed into a hotbed of geopolitical tension. In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a pivotal, though often enigmatic, player in this arena. Its ambitions for economic growth, regional influence, and a desire to assert its power have made it a compelling, if contentious, force—especially in Somalia, where its impact is felt profoundly amidst the ongoing turmoil. Yet, it’s essential to…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's National Consultative Council (NCC) wraps up its important meeting on Thursday in Mogadishu. This summit is a hotspot where both federal and regional bigwigs are charting a course to tackle Al-Shabaab head-on. There's also some juicy behind-the-scenes drama with Northeastern State that can't be ignored. Gathered over two days, orchestrated by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the assembly zeroes in on boosting efforts against Al-Shabaab, which the Somali leadership brands as "Khawarij,"…

"March 8, the heroines of the shadows in the DRC". It is on the front page of the daily newspaper Le Phare that calls for the celebration of International Women's Day, which has…

The presidential and legislative elections will take place on Sunday, November 22, in Burkina Faso. Two themes dominate the election campaign, insecurity and reconciliation. All candidates, including President Kaboré, make this reconciliation one of the priorities of their program. And many promise that former President Blaise Compaoré will return if elected.…