Author: Abdihakim Kalale

New rules have been implemented by the Somali government. intending to strengthen national security and exercise sovereignty over its maritime domain, requiring all vessels navigating its territorial seas to fly the Somali flag. On Saturday, September 1, 2024, state media released the instruction, which requires ships to abide by the guidelines established by the Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport and alert Somali authorities as well.This action follows increased tensions in the region, especially after an agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland, which Somalia regards as its territory. The arrangement, which gives Ethiopia access to the Red Sea through the port…

China extended a warm welcome to African leaders on Monday, hoping to strengthen its relationship with the resource-rich continent it has lent billions of dollars for infrastructure and development.With over a dozen leaders and delegations attending, Beijing has said that this week’s China-Africa summit will be its biggest diplomatic gathering since the Covid-19 pandemic. China has utilized the abundant natural resources of Africa, such as copper, gold, lithium, and rare earth minerals, while sending hundreds of thousands of laborers there to construct its massive projects. Its massive loans to the continent have fueled debate by burdening the governments with enormous…

Christiaan Barnard: Pioneering Cardiac Surgeon and Advocate for Change Early Life and Medical Career Christiaan Barnard, born on November 8, 1922, in Beaufort West, Cape Province, South Africa, was a renowned cardiac surgeon whose groundbreaking work changed the field of medicine. Barnard pursued medical studies and practiced in his native South Africa. Tragically, one of his four brothers, Abraham, died of a heart defect at the age of three. This early personal loss inspired Barnard to innovate in the field of surgery. As a young doctor, he developed a technique to address intestinal atresia in infants, saving the lives of…

The claims that Rwanda backs the M23 rebel organization are at the heart of the dispute between the DRC and Rwanda. When the M23, which is mostly made up of Tutsi fighters, first rebelled against the DRC’s government in 2012, it caused a great deal of instability in the country’s east.Rwanda, meanwhile, refutes the DRC’s claim that it is supporting the rebels. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) filed a lawsuit against Rwanda alleging aggression and war crimes in the Congolese province of North Kivu. The lawsuit was accepted for consideration by the East African Court of Justice (EACJ),…

On Saturday morning, explosions in Mogadishu’s Garasbaley area were set off by suspected al-Shabab terrorists. This caused a fire to spread to the Tabeela Sheikh Ibrahim neighborhood market. Locals stated that the market and all commercial areas were destroyed by early morning explosives. This is the second market in as many weeks to be devastated by fire after similar explosions.The federal government ordered the installation of CCTV cameras at the market, and it is thought that this security measure is connected to the attacks. The explosions are thought to be the work of Al-Shabab terrorists, who have objected to the…

At least six civilians have died in a sad six-day war and violence escalation in the Darra district, which is in the North Shewa Zone of the Oromia region.Residents of the Darra neighborhood told local media that the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and the non-state militia Fano were responsible for the attack. In addition to the terrible death toll among civilians, the violence caused significant harm to vital infrastructure, forced families to relocate, and destroyed over 50 homes.Three citizens were slain and two injured in Tuti village, Darra district, on August 25, 2024, after an attack purportedly carried out by…

In an attempt to ease tensions and end the dispute with Somalia, Mohamud Ali Yusuf, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Djibouti, has suggested that Ethiopia be granted complete control over a port that is situated fewer than 100 kilometers from the border. This proposal is made in light of Ethiopia’s strategic goals of gaining maritime access, which have already resulted in a deal for Somaliland to use the port of Berbera.But by giving Ethiopia direct port administration and access, this Djiboutian project seeks to solve Ethiopia’s landlocked situation and its desire for marine access without infringing on Somali sovereignty,…

Due to the continuous violence that has further stressed the finances of the nation, South Sudan will stop producing oil that passes via neighboring Sudan, a legislative official announced on Tuesday.According to Oliver Mori Benjamin, the head of Parliament’s information committee, Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol informed members during a closed-door meeting that oil shipments would only start up again if the Sudanese crisis is resolved. Compounding the problem, a pipeline that transported over 60% of South Sudan’s crude oil to Port Sudan for export was broken in February of this year.”Our pipeline has been blocked, so there will not…

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) shelled multiple locations in north and west Omdurman with artillery on Friday, according to a report released by the Sudanese Health Ministry, resulting in seven fatalities and twenty-five injuries. According to the ministry, the RSF expanded the shelling to encompass Omdurman’s northern countryside and northwest regions, targeting areas in the Karari locality from their strongholds in Khartoum Bahri and southwest Omdurman.The shelling of civilian-populated areas in Karari and other sections of Omdurman was confirmed by a ministry statement. One market in the region, Bir Hammad, west of Umm Badda neighborhood, was attacked. It is the…

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on government officials in South Sudan and other individuals impeding the distribution of humanitarian supplies.One of the main challenges, according to the State Department, is the imposition of fees on aid supplies. South Sudan, which is dealing with a serious humanitarian crisis brought on by poverty, natural disasters, and violence, has come under fire for obstructing relief efforts.According to State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, “despite assurances, the government has yet to effectively reduce the unacceptably high costs, bureaucratic obstacles, and risks of providing humanitarian assistance.”According to UN reports, a tax issue is causing…

Kenya Reports Third Case of Mpox A 30-year-old female patient in Nairobi has tested positive for Mpox, marking the third confirmed case of the virus in Kenya, according to the Ministry of Health. Dr. Patrick Amoth, the Director General for Health, announced on Friday that the patient, who recently traveled to Uganda, is currently receiving treatment in an isolation unit in Nairobi and is in stable condition. This latest case brings the total number of confirmed Mpox cases in Kenya to three. Previous cases were reported in Taita Taveta and Busia counties. The Ministry of Health has tested 89 samples…

The Ramciel Cooperative Society, Bsmart Technology, and the government announced on Thursday that 45 trucks full of food goods would be delivered and sold at discounted prices.National Trade and Industry Minister Joseph Moum Majak stated that the food items would be offered at specific locations at the announcement in Juba. “The South Sudanese government imports essential food items to be sold to the general public,” Majak stated on behalf of the Ramciel Cooperative Society, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Finance and Planning, and other stakeholders.”We have received rice, sugar, wheat flour, and maize flour as of…

An estimated $1.25 billion worth of assets were taken by South Sudan’s Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet), which is being sued by Malaysian oil company Petronas. Following around three decades of operations in the region, Petronas revealed earlier this month that it was planning to leave South Sudan. This prompted the move.The UK-based oil and gas company Savannah Energy and the Malaysian oil corporation had begun talks over the sale of the latter’s assets.The Malaysian company, however, made the decision to forgo its investment as a result of rising expenses from a damaged pipeline that has been impacted by the ongoing…

Andreas Esheté, Esteemed Philosopher and Former Rector of Addis Ababa University, Passes Away The renowned philosopher and former rector of Addis Ababa University, Andreas Esheté, has passed away, as confirmed by his family. Despite his undeniable talents and accomplishments, Andreas Esheté’s staunch support for ethnic federalism remains a controversial aspect of his career. Throughout his extensive work in human rights, peace, and democracy both in Ethiopia and internationally, Andreas was celebrated for his intellect, compassion, and commitment to the betterment of humanity. He is also well-regarded for his role in drafting Ethiopia’s current multinational constitution in the 1990s. In addition…

The breakaway region of Somalia expressed its strong opposition to the Egyptian military’s recent deployment there and expressed grave concerns about the effects it may have on the stability of the region.Somaliland issues a warning, stating that the entry of foreign forces into Somalia might have disastrous effects on the Horn of Africa, jeopardize the tenuous peace that has been established over many years, and increase tensions.Additionally, it stated that Somaliland, being a sovereign state, strongly opposes any foreign military presence that would cause instability in the area.Somaliland called on the international community to denounce Egypt’s actions and advance diplomatic…

The government of Somalia has said that it is nearing the end of its oil exploration process, which would greatly increase its economic potential. Somalia has been aggressively exploring its oil reserves for years, and a number of other countries have expressed interest. The government declared that some of the oil resources will be prepared for exploration by the following year.According to Minister of Petroleum and Minerals Dr. Abdirsanq Omar Mohamed, the action is a result of a strategic agreement between Turkey and Somalia. Turkey had stated that it intended to investigate the oil off the coast of Somalia. Mohamed…