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Somali Forces and Local Militia Collaboration: A Tactical Success Against Al-Shabaab MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a bold and decisive move, the Somali National Army (SNA), with the unwavering support of local militias, has dealt a significant blow to Al-Shabaab fighters across the nation. More than 15 militants have been neutralized, marking a crucial step toward stability. The operations spanned several key regions: Galgaduud, Lower Shabelle, Lower Juba, and Middle Shabelle. These areas, known for recent upsurges…

USAID's Role in Africa and the Recent Policy Impacts USAID, an abbreviation that might not ring a bell for everyone, stands for the United States Agency for International Development. Over the years, it has essentially woven itself into the developmental tapestry of Africa. From health to education, and from economic growth to humanitarian aid, USAID has been like a helping hand that you didn't even realize kept so many things from slipping. But here’s a twist in the tale: recent shifts in U.S. policy have made this hand…

The European Union's recent summons of the Rwandan envoy marks a crucial development in a protracted crisis that has left parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in disarray. Accusations of Rwandan meddling have interwoven themselves into this narrative of upheaval, leading to a humanitarian ordeal that has displaced millions and resulted in untold devastation. Who can truly fathom the magnitude of such human suffering? Despite constant refutation from Rwandan President Paul Kagame, the pressure from the…

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo — In a region teetering on the brink, uncertainty looms large as Rwanda-backed rebels, involved in a fierce struggle in the Democratic Republic of Congo's illustrious east, have surprisingly declared a ceasefire. The city of Goma, an urban sprawl of over two million souls, stands at the center of this turmoil. With Monday’s declaration, the rebels surprisingly took a step back, professing humanitarian motives and responding to pleas for the creation of a safe corridor for displaced…

Somalia: Hassan Sheikh Reverses His Stance on Jubaland's Election Framework MOGADISHU, Somalia - A political showdown brews in the Horn of Africa nation as Jubaland's leader, Ahmed Islam Mohamed Madobe, turns his back on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's direct election vision. Instead, Jubaland is veering towards holding indirect elections. Recently, Madobe made a dramatic exit from Mogadishu, declaring that implementing nationwide voting rights would undoubtedly lead to extending presidential terms—a notion that, he…

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Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, is under judicial supervision and charged in a case of alleged rape, but he shouts at the conspiracy Macky Sall has cut to remove him from the next presidential election. His arrest has sparked violent riots in recent weeks in Senegal. The opponent visited the organizations that supported him.…