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Strategic Villages in Somalia: A Complex Tapestry of Challenges MOGADISHU, Somalia - Picture this: the early morning mist still clings to Mogadishu’s skyline. Last Wednesday, a sense of urgency permeated the air as reports emerged that Somali National Army (SNA) troops had withdrawn from the village of Aboorey—one that bore witness to relentless clashes with the notorious al-Shabaab militants. This unfolding drama isn’t isolated; it reflects the delicate balance of power in this fractured region. In tandem with this, a…

In a recent escalation of hostilities, Ukraine and Russia have exchanged a wave of drone attacks, with Russia reclaiming territory in the Kursk region. As the conflict endures into its third year, international efforts to broker peace are gaining momentum. Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed "serious questions" regarding a ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States. In contrast, former President Donald Trump remarked that discussions between Washington and Moscow have been "productive," hinting at a…

According to statements from Russia’s Defence Ministry, Russian troops have taken control of the villages Serebrianka and Mykolaivka located in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk area. Meanwhile, military blogs have been buzzing with reports of Russian progress near critical frontline towns. While Ukraine’s military has not confirmed the fall of these villages, they did indicate that both locations are currently embroiled in fierce clashes. Both pro-Ukrainian and pro-Russian bloggers highlighted a vigorous Russian offensive…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Sunday, the Jubbaland Darwish forces stormed into action in Lower Jubba, launching a sweeping offensive that wrested control from the strong grip of Al-Shabab.With valor and precision, the second battalion of the Jubbaland Darwish army executed a calculated strike on Al-Shabab's positions. In a dazzling display of military strategy, they liberated pivotal villages like Cag Liba, Libaaley, and Dalnaje—strongholds held in a firm clutch by Al-Shabab for ages."The second brigade made significant gains,"…

In Senegal, President Macky Sall announced the abolition of the special status of villages for social reclassification. These villages - nine in the country - were created during colonization to keep lepers out of society and are governed by a law from 1976. But the inhabitants want to see this discriminatory status disappear, while they are forced to leave society. But leprosy has not been a public…

Several thousand families have been expropriated to make way for a hydropower dam about sixty kilometers from Kolwezi in southern Congo. Houses were leveled and three villages deleted from the map. Residents complain that they have not been compensated properly, which the Lualaba provincial government rejects. as reported from…