Author: Abdihakim Kalale

A group Somali Youth in Galdogob, Puntland of Somalia, are battling the devastating effects of drought and protecting their families from poverty by utilizing modern farming techniques. Thanks to their training in greenhouse agriculture and irrigation systems, these young people have secured stable jobs, giving their families who are suffering from the drought much-needed financial support.One of the young laborers who is changing his life via modern farming is Abdifatah Amin Khalif. Working on two farms, he makes $30 a day, which enables him to send $100 to $200 a month to his family in rural Mudug, who lost most…

Currently a convict in the  United States, Mohamed Abduba Dida first gained attention in 2013 when he publicly declared his candidacy for president against Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta.Since November 18, 2022, the former teacher has been incarcerated for seven years for the crime of intimidating and stalking an unnamed US resident.When Dida was detained for these offenses, it was unclear if he had moved to the US or was merely visiting. The offenses were committed in Illinois’s Mclean County.Dida was charged with two violations during the trial: stalking and sending threats, and aggravating stalking and violating the victim’s restraining order.For…

Seven long-detained senior members of the opposition political party, the Oromo Liberation Front, were finally freed by the Ethiopian government last week.It was never appropriate for Abdi Regassa, Dawit Abdeta, Lammi Begna, Michael Boran, Kenessa Ayana, Gaada Oljira, and Gaada Gebissa to be detained, much less imprisoned.The government disregarded numerous court orders for their release, and they were held in custody for four years without being charged. Human Rights Watch’s research uncovered numerous instances of the authorities violating their rights. They were kept incommunicado or forcibly disappeared for months at a time, with their families and attorneys unaware of their…

The Grade 12 national examination results were released by the Ministry of Education (MoE), and it was found that 5.4% of students received the required minimum passing score of 50%. 36,409 of the 684,405 students who took the exam and passed the criteria required are now qualified to apply to universities. Eight percent or so of the students took exams online. With a score of 675 out of 700 on the 2024 Grade 12 national exit exam, a student from Kallamino School in the Tigray Regional State achieved the highest score.The Minister of Education, Professor Berhanu Nega, briefed the media…

On Monday, Hussein Awad, the foreign minister of Sudan, and Badr Abdel-Aty, the foreign minister of Egypt, expressed about initiatives to end the current crisis in Sudan. The Arab League’s initiatives and the Geneva process are examples of these attempts. The Egyptian government is making a concerted effort to become more involved in the settlement of the Sudanese conflict. In spite of the United Arab Emirates’ engagement in mediation efforts, it has collaborated with the U.S. administration to urge the Sudanese government to take part in peace negotiations.According to a spokesman for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Abdel-Aty gave the top…

The United States has reportedly reiterated its support for Somalia in the war against Al-Shabaab, a group that has plagued the country for almost 20 years and caused suffering to both army soldiers and innocent civilians, according to official media. The US Africa Command has been directly involved in helping the Somali National Army (SNA) take on Al-Shabaab for the past 20 years. In the process, the SNA has secured numerous vital positions and severed the insurgents’ bodies. Colonel David Haskell, the US Army’s Special Operations Commander, declared that the US will not back down from its fight against Al-Shabaab…

South Sudan Investigates Poaching Incident in Budi County The Ministry of Wildlife has launched an investigation into allegations of poaching in Budi County, Eastern Equatoria State, which resulted in the death of eleven buffalo. Commissioner Mboya Akileo Peter initiated the inquiry, urging conservation authorities to address the situation by sending staff to prevent further poaching in the area. Akileo Peter emphasized that one of the major challenges in wildlife conservation in the region is the lack of law enforcement and public awareness campaigns. He suggested that increasing community education about wildlife protection is crucial for effective conservation efforts. The recent…

The Ethiopian government is dedicated to providing Kenyans with further chances to invest in Ethiopia, according to Ethiopia’s ambassador to Kenya, Bacha Debele. Ethiopia and Kenya have reaffirmed their intention to strategically use Lamu Port and develop cooperative projects related to green energy and technology. The declaration was made in Nairobi during Ethiopia’s New Year’s 2017 celebrations, where both countries demanded more economic relations. Ambassador Bacha Debele of Ethiopia said, “We are committed to ensuring that Ethiopia remains an attractive destination for investors, with a stable and predictable economic landscape.” Mr bacha debele speaking to Kenyan media, emphasized the potential…

A UN fact-finding mission’s request for the deployment of an international force to shield civilians from the ongoing civil war in Sudan has been turned down by the sudanese armed forces. The UN mission revealed that the warring parties in Sudan had violated civilians’ human rights in “harrowing” ways. Since the fight between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in April 2023, thousands of people have died and almost eight million have been displaced.After working together to plot a coup, the two had a falling out that caused Sudan to enter a civil war.The head of…

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched the “largest drone attack” on El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, but the Sudanese army and its allies repelled it on Sunday. After besieging El Fasher since April, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attempted to take the city in May with a number of attacks, but the army and its allies repulsed them.According to combined forces leaders, the RSF and affiliated militias have launched about 131 attacks against the city. In addition to extensive destruction, the combat and RSF shelling have resulted in nearly 500,000 people being displaced and many civilian…

According to party chairman Freeman Mbowe, a member of Tanzania’s opposition party, Chadema, was allegedly kidnapped, assaulted, and sprayed with acid before being discovered dead. A member of Chadema’s national secretariat named Ali Mohamed Kibao was kidnapped and forced at gunpoint on Friday while taking a bus from Dar es Salaam to Tanga. Party officials think the kidnapping was carried out by security personnel. The next evening, his body was found in the Ununio coastal district of Dar es Salaam. This terrible episode raises concerns about Tanzania’s declining democratic space as it comes after a spate of detentions involving leaders…

According to medical professionals, Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) heavily artillery shelled a busy market in Sennar on Sunday, killing at least 21 and injuring over 70 more. After taking over Singa, the capital of Sennar state, in late June, the RSF has been fighting the army to take control of Sennar city.The major market of the city was the focus of the shelling, according to a statement from the Sudanese Doctors Network, who denounced it as a “massacre” of people.Witnesses and military sources told local media that the shelling targeted residential areas, a public transportation station, vegetable and fish markets,…

The prime minister of Ethiopia warned, stating that anyone considering an invasion should “think 10 times” before proceeding since he expects any attack to be met with resistance. Although Abiy Ahmed made his remarks at a time when tensions with Egypt and Somalia, his neighbors, are on the rise, he did not specifically mention any country in his remarks.Following PM Abiy’s government’s signing of a maritime agreement with the breakaway region of Somaliland in January, Somalia denounced the agreement as an act of “aggression” and strengthened its military connections with Egypt.Although Somaliland’s one-sided separation from Somalia over thirty years ago, Somalia…

Refugees Protest UN Food Aid Cutbacks at Gorom Refugee Settlement Camp On Friday, refugees at the Gorom Refugee Settlement Camp, located on the outskirts of Juba City, staged a protest in response to the United Nations’ recent reductions in food aid. Protest Over Food Aid Reductions Community leader Olang Okoth of the Anyuak Community in Ethiopia informed the media that approximately 3,000 refugees from Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, and other countries residing at the settlement will no longer receive food rations from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme…

On the fringes of the Forum on China-Africa collaboration in Beijing on Friday, the Military Industry Corporation of Sudan and Poly Technologies of China inked a strategic collaboration agreement in defense.The media for the Sovereign Council claims that the deal will support and maintain Sudan’s defense and security preparedness.The initial round of raids by the Rapid Support Forces in April 2023 resulted in destruction and looting at many state-owned MIC locations in Khartoum.Sudan also inked contracts with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for the production of power.In a news release, Sudan’s Minister of Energy and Oil stated that the country’s…

A timeline has been published by the Kenyan-led mediation effort aimed at bringing peace to South Sudan. It is anticipated that parties and stakeholders would sign the Tumaini accord in Nairobi on September 16.The schedule, which Reuters was allowed to view, lists the steps that will take place before the signing. From September 1st to 8th, President Salva Kiir and President William Ruto of Kenya will be in attendance at the China-Africa forum. They will take use of this chance to introduce regional leaders to the Tumaini program.On September 6, a group representing the parties and interested parties will visit…