Author: Abdihakim Kalale

Following the destruction of Al-Shabaab hideout in the Lower Jubba region, the Somali National Army’s Danab forces and Jubbaland security forces stand guard, demonstrating ongoing efforts to eradicate militant presence in the area. Several Al-Shabaab militants were killed early on Sunday in a battle in Janay Abdalla, Lower Jubba, by Jubbaland troops and Somali government forces. This was the latest offensive in the government’s ongoing campaign to destroy the militant group. When Al-Shabaab militants attacked a military base in Janay Abdalla that was manned by Jubbaland armed units and Somali National Army (SNA) forces, the fighting broke out. The militants…

According to a local NGO, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were responsible for at least 40 civilian deaths on Sunday in Gezira State, Sudan. A non-governmental organization called the Abu Gouta Resistance Committee stated that “RSF attack on Gouz Al-Naqa village of Abu Gouta area in Gezira State killed at least 40 civilians.” Xinhua News Agency published a statement saying several corpses remained exposed in Al-Naqa village, as the RSF is preventing displaced people from returning home to bury the dead. After taking over the capital Wad Madani in December 2023 and forcing the army to retreat after intense…

By the end of this month, Arusha, Tanzania will host both the World Tourism Day celebrations and East Africa’s largest indoor travel and tourism event. The Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) and Rethinking Tourism Africa (RTA) are collaborating to organize the event, which is scheduled for September 26–27. The presence of a senior UN tourism official, who will oversee the proceedings, underscores the significance of this occasion. According to John Saragu, RTA Coordinator, Marcel Leijzer, the UN’s Technical Cooperation Manager, will represent the organization at these key events in the tourism industry. This announcement was made during a press conference…

The continuous armed conflict wreaking devastation on El Fasher city in Sudan’s North Darfur province has deeply saddened and frustrated Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan. “This is heartbreaking and must stop. There is no excuse for direct attacks on civilians, their worth, and essential facilities such as hospitals. These are protected under international humanitarian law. Parties to the conflict must refrain from targeting the city,” she stated in a statement. The United Nations stated that initial reports show that violent fighting escalated in El Fasher on September 12, risking thousands of lives, mostly in internally…

Today, the head of Sudan’s armed forces traveled to neighboring South Sudan for discussions with President Salva Kiir. Burhan has visited South Sudan twice since the onset of the devastating conflict in his nation. Upon Gen. Al-Burhan’s arrival, South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ramadan Goc, told the media that the discussions between the two leaders would focus on matters of mutual concern. “There are many pressing issues for both nations. The public will be informed of the topics discussed at a joint press conference to be held by the foreign affairs ministries of South Sudan and Sudan after their…

Workneh Gebeyehu, the executive secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), arrived in Mogadishu on Monday. He is expected to have high-level discussions, with Somali leaders and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Speaking on behalf of a team of Somalis welcoming the IGAD Executive Secretary, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Moallin Fiqi stated that further regional development measures will be discussed during the talks. The creation of a Blue Economy Center of Excellence in Somalia, climate change, and regional security will also be major topics of discussion, according to Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia. A…

When the Mpox vaccine becomes available this year, thousands of truck drivers will be among the first Kenyans to receive it, according to new recommendations. To prevent disease and death, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that individuals most at risk be prioritized for vaccination. The Kenya Long Distance Truck Drivers and Allied Workers Union, a lobby group, claims that at least 10,000 licensed long-distance truck drivers are based in Kenya. Of the five Kenyans who contracted Mpox, four are truck drivers, and one is a trucker’s spouse. According to the Ministry of Health, Kenya will require roughly two million…

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir recently announced that residents of Mombasa County will soon be able to access free cancer screenings. The initiative, aimed at promoting early diagnosis and treatment, was unveiled at a memorial service for actress Winnie Bwire, who recently passed away from cancer. Bwire was widely recognized for her role as Dida in the Swahili telenovela Sultana. The memorial service, held at the Little Theatre Club, was attended by renowned artists from across the nation who came together to celebrate Bwire’s life and career. During the event, Governor Nassir highlighted the county’s forthcoming cancer awareness initiatives, underscoring the importance…

The TPLF, the former ruling party of Ethiopia from 1991 to 2018, is currently battling deep internal divisions that threaten regional stability and obstruct its efforts to recover. After two years of fighting, displacement, and humanitarian crises, the population is already severely impacted by these tensions, which have reached a critical level. The situation has gotten worse despite the Pretoria Peace Agreement being signed in November 2022 due to internal party disputes and unresolved issues surrounding the restoration of its legal status. In recent weeks, the TPLF has become more divided, leading to a power struggle between two factions: Getachew…

According to a statement from the Egyptian state information service, Abbas Kamel, the head of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service (GIS), and Badr Abdelatty, the minister of foreign affairs, traveled to Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, where they met President Isaias Afwerki. In addition to following regional political and security developments, Kamel and Abdelatty conveyed a message from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to his counterpart in Eritrea regarding strategies to strengthen bilateral relations in various areas of concern. Afwerki shared his assessment of the Red Sea developments with the Egyptian foreign minister and head of intelligence, pointing out that favorable…

Five soldiers were killed and nine others were injured when a Sudanese army warplane unintentionally bombed a location inside the Sixth Infantry Division headquarters in El Fasher, North Darfur, according to a military statement. According to a statement from division commanders in El Fasher, the incident happened while the air force was reacting to attempts by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to infiltrate the city. The unintentional strike was caused by “high interference,” a military spokesperson told Sudanese media.The spokesperson refuted claims that forces affiliated with the Sudan Liberation Movement were present at the location or that the strike…

Türkiye reports that the third phase of the mediation talks between Ethiopia and Somalia under the Ankara Process, originally scheduled for September 17, has been postponed indefinitely with no new date set. No official explanation was provided for the delay, but Turkish experts believe it was postponed due to rising hostilities in the region. Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, suggested that Somalia might consider supporting Ethiopian rebel groups if Ethiopia proceeds with its contentious agreement with Somaliland. Nebiyu Tedla, Ethiopia’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the African Union, criticized Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister’s remarks regarding support for Ethiopian rebels, calling…

Concerns about recruiting and arming of African refugees in Israel for “life-threatening” operations are brought up by military sources. According to Haaretz, Israel is recruiting African refugees in exchange for permanent residency status in exchange for “life-threatening” operations in Gaza. According to defense officials who spoke with Haaretz, the project of recruiting is being carried out in a planned way with the help of legal advisors from the defense establishment. About 30,000 Africans are looking for asylum in Israel. Politicians who are hostile to immigrants, such as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have increased their pressure on them by calling them “infiltrators”. A man who…

In the capital of Somalia, roadside explosions have left five people dead and eight others injured. Somali government officials confirmed that 5 people were killed and eight others were injured by roadside explosions in Kahda district of Mogadishu the capital city of Somalia. Abdullahi Sheikh Abdirahman, the district commissioner of Mogadishu’s Kahda district, informed reporters that an explosive device had been planted at a location in a street where a large number of young people had gathered to take pictures. Minutes after the first exploding a witness told local radio, “I saw several people lying on the street, and when…

According to remarks made on Universal TV on September 12, there has been a sharp increase in tensions since Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, implied that Ethiopia might back rebels inside Ethiopia if it moves forward with implementing a contentious agreement with Somaliland. Fiqi’s comments are in response to a memorandum of understanding that Somaliland and Ethiopia signed earlier this year. In exchange for Ethiopia potentially recognizing Somaliland’s independence, Ethiopia is granted access to the Red Sea via Somaliland’s coastline. Given that Somalia views Somaliland as a part of its territory, Somalia is strongly against this move.…

Three presidential candidates have received official candidacy certificates from the Somaliland Electoral Commission as the countdown to the November elections heats up. At the commission headquarters in Hargeisa today, President Muse Bihi Abdi, representing the ruling Kulmiye party, and Faisal Ali Warabe from the UCID party, and Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro of the Waddani party both received their certificates as Breakaway region 2 main opposition parties. This approval to participate in the dual elections set for November 2024 has been granted to the seven political organizations, namely Kaah led by the famous politician Mohamud Hashi in coalation with Waddani,Hilaac, Barwaqo, Rajo, Talo Wadaag,…