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Indeed, U.S. intelligence gurus reckon Al Shabab in Somalia boasts a headcount of 7,000 to 12,000 members and rakes in about $120 million yearly, courtesy of taxing or shaking down civilians. This makes it the heftiest and richest Qaeda offshoot globally. “Shabab is undoubtedly among the most formidable foreign terrorist outfits out there,” Mr. Wray articulated.Sign up for the Israel-Hamas War Briefing. The latest buzz on the conflict, straight to your inbox. Simultaneously, factions in West Africa pledging allegiance to…

Somalia grapples with issues in state-building and a complex interplay of challenges. One major crisis is the economic model negatively impacting the well-being of the people and threatening the state itself. Unregulated capitalism, combined with exposure to global trade, has harmed both the state and society in Somalia. Understanding the economic system in place is essential before delving into the problems it has caused. Somalia's economic model is a mix of traditional and capitalist systems, with many economic…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The United States has once again issued a stern warning to its citizens, advising against travel to Somalia due to the high risk of terrorist attacks. This is the second such advisory in just two months. The travel advisory, issued by the US State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs, highlights the looming threat of terrorist activities in Somalia, including potential methods such as car bombings, suicide bombings, and other violent acts targeting various locations frequented by foreigners. Somalia…

North Western of Somalia President, Muse Bihi Abdi, believes the deal with Ethiopia can ensure 'freedom of navigation' in the region where Houthi rebels have targeted international ships. The controversial agreement between North Western of Somalia and Ethiopia involves leasing land near the Red Sea to improve the safety of ships navigating the Gulf of Aden. Somalia has strongly opposed the deal, emphasizing that no part of its territory will be given away. Muse Bihi Abdi emphasized that the arrangement with Ethiopia would…

Since the start of this year, torrential downpours and sudden floods have wreaked havoc in Somalia. As per the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, about 225,760 individuals have been impacted by the heavy rains and flooding of the Gu season (April to June) as of May 14, with close to 38,730 people being displaced or relocated. The heavy rains and floods have not only caused damage to properties but have also led to the displacement of thousands. Livelihoods, such as livestock and cropland,…

In Mogadishu, around 80 African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and Somalia security officers have started a three-day training session to enhance their skills in detecting and preventing improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The United Nations Action Service (UNMAS) is leading the training to boost the capacity of Somalia's security forces in countering IED threats in populated areas and major supply routes. These routes are crucial for military and humanitarian operations. ATMIS stated that the participants…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, staff, all categories combined, for national radio and television broadcasts, the official media, threaten to disconnect. A strike notice, for unlimited movement, was submitted yesterday, Monday, August 16, to the general management. there are suspicions of financial mismanagement, but the manager rather thinks that the employees have been manipulated.…

Much of Libya has been deprived of drinking water since Saturday, August 14. An armed group broke into the country's main supply center and demanded the release of Abdallah al-Senoussi, Muammar Gaddafi's brother-in-law and senior official of the former regime. The authority of the great artificial river - Gaddafi's flagship…

The Bishops' Conference warns of the security situation in the Central African Republic. At the end of the annual retreat in the city of Bouar, in the western part of the country, the Central African bishops issued a statement of concern. as reported from Bangui, Carol ValadeAs the government continues the military…

The Joint UN-African Union-ECCAS-EU Delegation to the Central African Republic met with President Touadéra, political, religious and civil society actors to discuss the peace process, two years after the Khartoum Treaty and five months after the coalition's rebel offensive. of patriots for change in the capital. The UN Deputy Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, is RFI's…