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Category: Somalia

Somalia

Turkish cargo vessel released by Puntland after diplomatic talks
Somalia

Somalia’s Puntland Releases Turkish Arms Ship After Talks

omondi84FF August 5, 2025 No Comments Horn of AfricaMaritime DiplomacyPuntl and SecuritySomaliaTurkish Ship Released

In a move reflecting the growing complexity of international maritime diplomacy in East Africa, Puntland authorities in northeastern Somalia have released a Turkish cargo ship…

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Overview of the Islamic State in Somalia, detailing its origins, rise, and recent battlefield defeats in the Horn of Africa.
Somalia

Islamic State in Somalia: Threats, Defeats, and the Future

omondi84FF March 25, 2025 No Comments

The Islamic State (IS) in Somalia has garnered international attention for its violent activities and attempts to establish a foothold in the Horn of Africa.…

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A group of Somali deportees walking through a conflict-affected area, symbolizing their struggles with fear and uncertainty.
Somalia

Former US Deportees Face Fear and Uncertainty in Somalia

omondi84FF March 12, 2025 No Comments Deportation CrisisSomaliaUncertaintyUS Deportees

The journey of Somali deportees from the United States to Somalia is one filled with fear, uncertainty, and a profound sense of displacement. For many,…

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Somali security personnel securing the area around a damaged hotel in Beledweyne after a Shabaab militant attack
Somalia

Militants Attack Hotel in Central Somalia: Security Forces Fight Back

omondi84FF March 11, 2025 No Comments Al-Shabaab insurgencyBeledweyne hotel attackShabaab attackSomalia security

In a tragic incident, Shabaab gunmen targeted a hotel in central Somalia, leaving a trail of destruction and panic. The attack, which occurred in the…

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UN Security Council meeting on Al-Shabaab sanctions extension, combating terrorism
Somalia

UN Security Council Extends Al-Shabaab Sanctions Amid Rising Threats

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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) recently extended sanctions on Al-Shabaab, a Somalia-based Islamist militant group, emphasizing the persistent threat the group poses to Somalia,…

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1.7M Somali children face severe malnutrition from drought, conflict, and food shortages, urging urgent global action to prevent a crisis.
Somalia

Urgent Humanitarian Crisis: 1.7 Million Somali Children at Risk

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Somalia’s Growing Crisis: 1.7 Million Children at Risk of Severe Malnutrition Somalia is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as 1.7 million children are at risk…

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Ethiopian and Somali leaders discussing bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
Somalia

Ethiopia and Somalia Strengthen Ties Through Recent Talks

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Ethiopia and Somalia recently held high-level talks aimed at reaffirming their bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation between the two countries. The discussions focused on areas…

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Somali and Ethiopian officials discussing port access and regional trade cooperation.Somali and Ethiopian officials discussing port access and regional trade cooperation.
Somalia

Somalia Considers Granting Ethiopia Access to Indian Ocean Ports

omondi84FF February 28, 2025 No Comments Ethiopiaport accessregional cooperationtrade relations

Somalia is considering granting Ethiopia access to its Indian Ocean ports as part of efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and improve trade relations. This potential…

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Ethiopian and Somali leaders shaking hands after diplomatic talks to restore relations and cooperation.
Somalia

Ethiopia and Somalia Restore Ties After Year-Long Tensions

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After a Year of Tension, Somalia and Ethiopia Agree to Work Together After months of diplomatic strain over Ethiopia’s maritime deal with Somaliland, Somalia and…

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Ethiopian and Somali leaders in a diplomatic standoff over the Somaliland port agreement, fueling regional tensions.
Somalia

Ethiopia-Somalia Dispute Escalates Over Somaliland Deal

omondi84FF February 27, 2025 No Comments DiplomacyEthiopiamaritime deaSomaliaSomaliland

The long-standing diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Somalia have been severely tested following Ethiopia’s controversial maritime agreement with Somaliland. Somalia has strongly condemned the deal,…

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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed and Somali officials meet to discuss bilateral relations and regional stability.
Somalia

Ethiopia PM Visits Somalia as Neighbors Seek to Mend Ties

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Somalia for high-level talks aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the two neighboring nations. The…

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Puntland security forces celebrate after capturing ISIS’s last stronghold in Somalia’s Bari region, marking a major victory against terrorism.
Somalia

Puntland Forces Capture Last ISIS Stronghold in Somalia

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In a decisive military operation, Puntland security forces have captured the last remaining ISIS stronghold in the region, dealing a major setback to the terrorist…

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A fishing boat sailing in the Gulf of Aden, symbolizing the challenges of piracy and maritime insecurity in the region.
Somalia

Somali Pirates Seize Yemeni Fishing Boat in Second Attack This Month

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In a concerning escalation of maritime insecurity, suspected Somali pirates have reportedly seized a Yemeni fishing boat in the Gulf of Aden. This incident marks…

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African Stream faces criticism for allegedly misrepresenting the US military’s mission in Somalia, fueling debate over foreign intervention.
Somalia

African Stream Accused of Misrepresenting US Mission in Somalia

omondi84FF August 28, 2024 No Comments African StreamAl-ShabaabISIS-SomaliaSomaliaUS Military

Media outlet African Stream has come under scrutiny for allegedly distorting the purpose of the United States military’s presence in Somalia. Critics argue that the…

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Politics

President Félix Tshisekedi delivering a speech on the M23 crisis and the formation of a broad-based government in the DRC.
Politics

Broad-Based Government: Tshisekedi’s Strategy Against M23

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finds itself at a critical juncture as President Félix Tshisekedi seeks to navigate escalating challenges posed by the M23…

A meeting of Somali officials discussing governance reforms with international partners, highlighting collaboration and progress.
Politics

EU Releases $10.7M to Somalia After Governance Reforms

omondi84FF March 6, 2025 No Comments

omalia’s recent reforms have resulted in the release of €10 million ($10.7 million) in European Union (EU) budgetary support, signaling international recognition of the country’s…

Politics

Rwanda Demands Financial Reimbursement After UK Asylum Deal Collapse

omondi84FF March 4, 2025 No Comments

Rwanda has reportedly demanded $63 million from the United Kingdom following the collapse of a controversial asylum agreement that sought to relocate asylum seekers from…

Kenyan political leaders at a public rally discussing an anti-Ruto alliance.
Politics

Unity Test: Why the New Anti-Ruto Bid Faces Old Challenges

omondi84FF February 28, 2025 No Comments

Kenya’s political landscape is shifting as opposition leaders and discontented figures within the ruling coalition attempt to form a united front against President William Ruto.…

Kassim Afegbua speaking at an event, defending Babangida’s right to tell his story
Politics

Afegbua Defends Babangida’s Right to Shape His Legacy

omondi84FF February 28, 2025 No Comments

Kassim Afegbua, former spokesperson for ex-Nigerian military ruler Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has strongly defended the former leader’s right to tell his own story and…

RSF fighters patrolling a street in Sudan amid ongoing conflict and political tensions.
Politics

RSF’s Parallel Government Threatens to Divide Sudan and Africa

omondi84FF February 26, 2025 No Comments

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan’s powerful paramilitary group, has announced the formation of a parallel government, escalating the ongoing conflict and deepening divisions within…

Armed M23 rebels patrolling streets in eastern DRC after capturing Goma.
Politics

M23 Rebels Capture Goma, Escalating Conflict in Eastern DRC

omondi84FF February 18, 2025 No Comments

Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Capture Eastern DRC’s Second-Largest City The M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, has seized control of Goma, the second-largest city in…

Sports

Manchester United targets Emiliano Martinez and Senne Lammens to solve goalkeeping crisis
Sports

Man Utd Eye Martinez & Lammens in Keeper Hunt

omondi84FF September 1, 2025

Manchester United are accelerating their push to solve a long-standing issue between the posts, with two names firmly on their radar: Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez…

Joshua Cheptegei, Olympic gold medalist and world record holder, pulls out of the Antrim Coast Half Marathon after illness.
Sports

Cheptegei Withdraws from Antrim Coast Half Marathon

omondi84FF August 23, 2025

Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei has officially withdrawn from the 2025 Antrim Coast Half Marathon after falling ill, organisers confirmed on Friday. The absence of the…

Alpha Diallo of Guinea dribbles past South Sudan defenders during AfroBasket 2025 Group Stage match.
Sports

Guinea Upsets South Sudan in AfroBasket 2025

omondi84FF August 13, 2025

Guinea Stuns Tournament Favorite South Sudan in AfroBasket 2025 Group Stage Clash In a thrilling start to the AfroBasket 2025, Guinea delivered the tournament’s first…

Donald Trump waves during his visit to a golf resort in Scotland amid media controversy.
Sports

WAFCON 2024 Semi-Finals: Nigeria, Morocco, Ghana & South Africa Face Off

omondi84FF July 22, 2025 No Comments

In a fresh flashpoint between Donald Trump and the press, the former U.S. president made headlines again by blocking a Wall Street Journal reporter from…

Stephen Kiprotich and Dorcus Inzikuru pose ahead of the Coffee Marathon 2025 in Rwashamaire, Uganda, alongside officials from Inspire Africa Group.
Sports Uganda

Uganda’s Coffee Marathon Kicks Off This Weekend with $30,000 in Prizes and Star Athletes

omondi84FF May 23, 2025 No Comments

The town of Rwashamaire in Ntungamo district is set to host the much-anticipated Coffee Marathon 2025 this weekend, promising a unique blend of athletics, cultural…

Top Kenyan swimmers train at Kasarani Stadium for the 2025 Long Course Championship
Sports

Kenya’s Long Course Swim Meet Welcomes East African Rivals

omondi84FF May 15, 2025 No Comments

Kenya is preparing to host one of its most exciting swimming events of the year, as elite athletes from Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar, and Zambia arrive…

Uganda and Tanzania U-19 cricket teams in action during the Easter Series Finals, highlighting youth cricket in East Africa.
Sports

Easter Series Finals: Baby Cricket Cranes Fall to Tanzania U-19

omondi84FF March 10, 2025 No Comments

Baby Cricket Cranes Fall Short in Finals Against Tanzania U-19 in Easter Series The Uganda U-19 cricket team, popularly known as the Baby Cricket Cranes,…

World

Kim Jong Un at Pyongyang ceremony paying tribute to North Korean soldiers killed in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
World

Kim Jong Un Breaks Silence on North Korean War Casualties

omondi84FF August 22, 2025

A Historic Acknowledgment From Pyongyang For the first time, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has openly admitted that his country has lost soldiers in…

Israeli airstrikes in Damascus amid Syrian conflict escalation
World

US and Syria Reach Ceasefire Deal in Suweida as Israeli Airstrikes Escalate

omondi84FF July 17, 2025 No Comments

TenThe conflict-ridden region of southern Syria witnessed a pivotal diplomatic breakthrough this week as the United States brokered a ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government…

Trump condemns Putin's Ukraine attack while addressing media at U.S. airport.
World

Trump Calls Putin ‘Crazy’ Over Ukraine Strikes, Warns of Russia’s Fall

omondi84FF May 26, 2025 No Comments

In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, U.S. President Donald Trump condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for launching Russia’s largest air assault on Ukraine since the…

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, during his missionary work in Peru, assisting communities affected by floods and the COVID-19 crisis.
World

Pope Leo XIV: From Peru’s ‘Saint of the North’ to First American Pontiff

omondi84FF May 9, 2025 No Comments

On May 8, 2025, history was written in Vatican City as Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope, taking the name Leo XIV and becoming the…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaking on US-Canada trade relations amid ongoing tariff disputes
World

Canada PM Mark Carney Declares End to Old US Relationship Amid Tariff War

omondi84FF March 28, 2025 No Comments

In a dramatic turn of events, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that the “old relationship” between Canada and the United States is “over.” This…

A screenshot of Signal messages revealing discussions on U.S. airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen by Trump officials
World

Trump Administration’s Houthi Airstrike Plans Exposed in Signal Leak

omondi84FF March 27, 2025 No Comments

In a stunning revelation, leaked conversations among top Trump administration officials have exposed detailed plans for U.S. airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. These…

A diplomatic meeting between representatives of Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, symbolizing agreements for a truce in the Black Sea and energy sectors amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
World

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Sea and Energy Truce: U.S. Pushes for Sanctions Easing Amid Global Watch

omondi84FF March 26, 2025 No Comments

In a significant diplomatic development, the United States brokered separate agreements on Tuesday between Russia and Ukraine to pause hostilities in the Black Sea and…

Kenya

Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi announcing his 2027 presidential run during a press event in Nairobi.
Kenya

Boniface Mwangi Announces 2027 Presidential Bid in Kenya

omondi84FF August 28, 2025

Kenya’s political landscape is set for a shake-up as renowned human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has officially announced his intention to run for president in…

Rescue teams searching wreckage of Amref air ambulance crash site in Ruiru, Kenya
Kenya

Kenya Air Ambulance Crash Kills Six in Ruiru

omondi84FF August 8, 2025

A fatal air ambulance crash occurred in Kenya on August 7, 2025, claiming the lives of six people and leaving two others seriously injured. The…

President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga shaking hands during a national event in Nairobi, symbolizing political unity in Kenya.
Kenya Uncategorized

Ruto and Raila Form Committee to Drive Kenya Reforms

omondi84FF August 7, 2025

In a remarkable display of political collaboration, Kenya’s President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have formed a bipartisan committee dedicated to driving national…

Kenyan President William Ruto dressed in a black suit and white shirt, addressing a crowd during a public rally.
Kenya

Why Kenya’s President Has So Many Nicknames?

omondi84FF May 14, 2025 No Comments

Kenya’s President William Ruto isn’t just known for his policies—he’s also earned a staggering list of nicknames, each one revealing how different segments of the…

Wreckage of a Boeing 727 cargo plane destroyed by a Sudanese airstrike at Nyala Airport, Sudan.
Kenya

Kenyan Pilot Dies in RSF-Controlled Airstrike, Nairobi Remains Silent

omondi84FF May 12, 2025 No Comments

The death of Kenyan pilot George Nyamodi in a Sudanese airstrike has stirred global attention and raised pressing questions about Kenya’s role—direct or indirect—in the…

Africa

Choguel Maiga, former Mali prime minister, charged with embezzlement during junta crackdown on dissent
Africa

Mali Ex-PM Choguel Maiga Jailed on Corruption Charges

omondi84FF August 20, 2025

Mali’s political crisis deepened this week after the country’s former prime minister, Choguel Kokalla Maiga, was formally charged with embezzlement of public funds. The decision…

South32 office in Perth, Australia.
Africa Business

South32 Risks $372M Loss as Mozal Smelter Faces Closure

omondi84FF August 14, 2025

Australian resources company South32 Ltd is bracing for a potential shutdown of its flagship Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique, after failing to secure a sustainable…

Mourners gather at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo after 2022 attack.
Africa

Five Arraigned in Abuja for 2022 Owo Church Attack

omondi84FF August 12, 2025

Three years after a horrifying attack on worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, Nigerian federal authorities have arraigned five men suspected…

President William Ruto and President Emmerson Mnangagwa walking together at the Nairobi peace summit for Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa Congo

East and Southern Africa Unite Peace Efforts for DRC Under AU Framework

omondi84FF August 2, 2025 No Comments

Regional Leaders Consolidate Peace Framework for DRC Crisis In a significant diplomatic shift, two of Africa’s leading regional blocs—East African Community (EAC) and Southern African…

Alfred Yekatom and Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona appear at the International Criminal Court in The Hague for war crimes trial
Africa

ICC Sentences CAR Rebel Leaders for War Crimes Against Muslim Civilians

omondi84FF July 25, 2025 No Comments

In a historic ruling, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has convicted two influential figures from the Central African Republic’s Anti-Balaka militia for their role in…

Uganda

Uganda Airlines aircraft on the runway amid growing losses in 2024/25.
Uganda

Uganda Airlines Faces Higher Losses in 2024/25

omondi84FF August 29, 2025

Uganda Airlines, the country’s national carrier, is bracing for higher financial losses in the 2024/25 financial year, even as it records growth in passenger numbers…

Uganda denies reports of a U.S. deportation deal amid Trump’s expanded migrant strategy.
Uganda

Trump Deportation Plan Criticized as Uganda Denies Deal

omondi84FF August 21, 2025

The Trump administration is facing renewed scrutiny after reports emerged that the United States is expanding its deportation strategy through controversial agreements with foreign governments.…

Stephen Kiprotich and Dorcus Inzikuru pose ahead of the Coffee Marathon 2025 in Rwashamaire, Uganda, alongside officials from Inspire Africa Group.
Sports Uganda

Uganda’s Coffee Marathon Kicks Off This Weekend with $30,000 in Prizes and Star Athletes

omondi84FF May 23, 2025 No Comments

The town of Rwashamaire in Ntungamo district is set to host the much-anticipated Coffee Marathon 2025 this weekend, promising a unique blend of athletics, cultural…

Ugandan military police on duty during a protest in Kampala.
Uganda

Ugandan Parliament Restores Military Courts’ Power to Try Civilians Despite Criticism

omondi84FF May 21, 2025 No Comments

Uganda’s Parliament has passed a controversial government-backed bill reinstating the military’s authority to try civilians, despite fierce opposition from human rights advocates and political critics…

Bobi Wine campaigning with NUP candidate Nalukoola during the March 2025 Kawempe by-election, a key moment in NUP's ongoing political efforts.
Uganda

New Political Parties Law Threatens NUP’s Funding Ahead of 2026 Elections

omondi84FF May 20, 2025 No Comments

New Law Puts NUP’s Funding at Risk The National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s largest opposition party, is facing significant financial challenges following the passage of…

Somalia

Turkish cargo vessel released by Puntland after diplomatic talks
Somalia

Somalia’s Puntland Releases Turkish Arms Ship After Talks

omondi84FF August 5, 2025 No Comments

In a move reflecting the growing complexity of international maritime diplomacy in East Africa, Puntland authorities in northeastern Somalia have released a Turkish cargo ship…

Overview of the Islamic State in Somalia, detailing its origins, rise, and recent battlefield defeats in the Horn of Africa.
Somalia

Islamic State in Somalia: Threats, Defeats, and the Future

omondi84FF March 25, 2025 No Comments

The Islamic State (IS) in Somalia has garnered international attention for its violent activities and attempts to establish a foothold in the Horn of Africa.…

A group of Somali deportees walking through a conflict-affected area, symbolizing their struggles with fear and uncertainty.
Somalia

Former US Deportees Face Fear and Uncertainty in Somalia

omondi84FF March 12, 2025 No Comments

The journey of Somali deportees from the United States to Somalia is one filled with fear, uncertainty, and a profound sense of displacement. For many,…

Somali security personnel securing the area around a damaged hotel in Beledweyne after a Shabaab militant attack
Somalia

Militants Attack Hotel in Central Somalia: Security Forces Fight Back

omondi84FF March 11, 2025 No Comments

In a tragic incident, Shabaab gunmen targeted a hotel in central Somalia, leaving a trail of destruction and panic. The attack, which occurred in the…

UN Security Council meeting on Al-Shabaab sanctions extension, combating terrorism
Somalia

UN Security Council Extends Al-Shabaab Sanctions Amid Rising Threats

omondi84FF March 10, 2025 No Comments

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) recently extended sanctions on Al-Shabaab, a Somalia-based Islamist militant group, emphasizing the persistent threat the group poses to Somalia,…

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