East-Africa
After 35 Years, Yasmin Abdi Farah Takes Flight as Somalia’s First Female Captain
Somalia’s Skies Welcome a New Captain — and a Revival of Possibility At dawn in Mogadishu, when the ocean breeze…
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Somalia
ICE takes Somali-American community leader Omar Jamal into custody in Minneapolis
Prominent Somali American advocate detained by ICE in Minneapolis, unsettling a community he helped build MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Immigration and…
World
Hamas-Led Coalition Takes Aim at Thieves Stealing Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
In response to the surge in looting that has plagued humanitarian aid convoys in Gaza, fighters from Hamas and various…
Southern-Africa
Boko Takes the Stage: African Nations Turn to Botswana for Insights
This past weekend marked a significant shift in Botswana’s political landscape as Duma Boko took the oath of office as…
Central-Africa
Kenya’s Reputation for Asylum Takes a Hit with the Deportation of Turkish Nationals
Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing’oei. [File, Standard] Kenya’s standing as a sanctuary for refugees has recently come under…
West-Africa
Operation NISA Takes Down 27 Al-Shabaab Militants in Middle Shabelle
Mogadishu (AX) — In a notable development, the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) announced a significant victory in…
World
Georgia’s governing party takes the lead as initial results are announced.
The ruling party in Georgia appears poised to outpace the pro-Western opposition in a highly scrutinized legislative election, as reflected…
World
Harris Takes Aim at Trump for His ‘Perilous’ Comments Echoing Hitler
US Vice President Kamala Harris recently characterized Donald Trump as “increasingly unhinged,” expressing profound concern over his purported admiration for…
West-Africa
Nigeria Takes Significant Leap Forward in Battle Against Malaria with R21 Vaccine
Nigeria has taken a significant leap forward in the battle against malaria, receiving a remarkable shipment of one million doses…
North-Africa
Nile River Partnership Accord Takes Effect Despite Resistance from Egypt and Sudan
On February 19, 2022, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam stands impressively. [Minasse Wondimu Hailu/Anadolu Agency] The Nile Basin Cooperative Framework…
Somalia
Somalia takes steps to address plastic pollution with overdue prohibition
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has decided to bid farewell to single-use plastic bags, aiming to cut down on pollution and…
