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  • Africa Tanzania Uganda

    East Africa’s Fraud Crisis: Why Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda Are Struggling to Protect Citizens from Scams

    A Troubling Report for East Africa A new Global Fraud Index paints a worrying picture for the region. Three major East African economies — Tanzania,…

    omondi84FF October 22, 2025
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  • Tanzania

    Tanzania’s Gender Equality Paradox: Why High Support Isn’t Translating to Real-World Gains

    Tanzania is posting numbers that should make it a leader in gender equality. Women’s labour-force participation has soared to 80%, far outpacing the sub-Saharan African…

    omondi84FF October 22, 2025
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  • Uganda

    East African Oil Pipeline Poses Climate and Wildlife Risks

    The planned East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is drawing intense scrutiny after a new analysis warned it could emit over 34 million tonnes of…

    omondi84FF September 15, 2025
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  • Sports

    Man Utd Eye Martinez & Lammens in Keeper Hunt

    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…

    omondi84FF September 1, 2025
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  • Business Ethiopia

    Ethiopia, Dangote Seal $2.5B Fertiliser Deal

    Ethiopia has secured a major investment partnership with Nigeria’s Dangote Group, one of Africa’s largest conglomerates, to build a $2.5 billion fertiliser plant in the…

    omondi84FF August 30, 2025
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Business

  • Dangote Group signs $2.5 billion deal to construct fertiliser plant in Ethiopia.
    Business Ethiopia

    Ethiopia, Dangote Seal $2.5B Fertiliser Deal

    omondi84FF August 30, 2025
  • South32 office in Perth, Australia.
    Africa Business

    South32 Risks $372M Loss as Mozal Smelter Faces Closure

    omondi84FF August 14, 2025
  • A flydubai aircraft at an airport, symbolizing the airline's adoption of mobile money payment options in East Africa
    Business

    Mobile Money Payments Now Available for Flydubai Travelers in Kenya and Uganda

    omondi84FF March 26, 2025 No Comments
  • Modern Scania truck with DHL branding driving on a well-maintained road in East Africa, highlighting sustainability and logistics efficiency
    Business

    Sustainable Logistics in East Africa: DHL and Scania Lead the Way

    omondi84FF March 11, 2025 No Comments
  • Tanzanian gold bars stored as part of reserve expansion.
    Business

    Tanzania Expands Gold Reserves Through Domestic Purchases

    omondi84FF February 28, 2025 No Comments
  • Digital transaction data on Kenya's eCitizen platform.
    Business

    Shadowy Firms Earn Sh1.45bn from eCitizen Transactions

    omondi84FF February 28, 2025 No Comments

World

US and Israel Allegedly Propose Relocating Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa: A Deep Dive

omondi84FF March 15, 2025 No Comments East AfricaHuman Rightsinternational lawIsraelPalestinians

A recent report has raised concerns about a controversial plan allegedly backed by the United States and Israel to displace Palestinians from Gaza and resettle…

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Map of East Africa with a focus on proposed Palestinian relocation, highlighting controversy and global implications.
World

Alleged Plan to Relocate Palestinians to East Africa Sparks Global Outrage

omondi84FF March 15, 2025 No Comments controversyEast AfricaHuman Rightsinternational lawPalestiniansrelocation

In a development that has ignited widespread debate and condemnation, reports have surfaced about a controversial proposal involving the potential relocation of Palestinians to East…

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A rescue operation underway at sea following the capsizing of migrant boats near Yemen and Djibouti.
Djibouti

Tragedy at Sea: Migrant Boats Capsize Near Yemen and Djibouti

omondi84FF March 13, 2025 No Comments Boat CapsizeHuman Traffickingmigrant crisisMissing MigrantsYemen

A devastating maritime disaster unfolded off the coasts of Yemen and Djibouti, as overcrowded migrant boats capsized, leaving one confirmed dead and at least 180…

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Military buildup along the Ethiopia-Eritrea border, highlighting tensions and the risk of conflict in the Horn of Africa
Eritrea

Peace in Peril: Ethiopia and Eritrea Tensions Escalate Again

omondi84FF March 13, 2025 No Comments border tensionsEthiopia-Eritrea conflictHorn of Africa crisisTigray warnings

The fragile peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea is under severe strain, with officials from Tigray issuing warnings of a possible return to conflict. Recent developments,…

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Alemu Sime, Ethiopia’s Minister of Transport, speaking at a conference on road safety, showcasing Ethiopia’s national road safety efforts.
Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s Road Safety Leadership Gains Global Spotlight

omondi84FF March 12, 2025 No Comments EthiopiaPedestrian PathsRoad SafetySustainable Transport

Ethiopia has achieved a significant milestone as its Minister of Transport and Logistics, Alemu Sime, has been appointed as a board member of the prestigious…

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An aerial view of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline construction site, symbolizing regional economic growth and infrastructure development
Africa

East African Crude Oil Pipeline: Driving Regional Growth and Sustainability

omondi84FF March 12, 2025 No Comments crude oil pipelineEACOPEast African pipelineUganda-Tanzania project

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is gaining recognition as a transformative infrastructure project poised to drive economic growth and sustainability in the region.…

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Healthcare worker in the Democratic Republic of Congo addressing mpox patients in a conflict-affected area
Health

Mpox Spreads in the DRC as Conflict Disrupts Healthcare Efforts

omondi84FF March 12, 2025 No Comments DRC mpox outbreakeastern DRC conflictinfectious diseasespublic health crisis

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a severe public health challenge as it struggles to contain a growing mpox outbreak. This crisis is…

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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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Eritrea

Ethiopia-Eritrea Conflict Warning: Lt. Gen. Tsadkan Calls for Urgent Diplomacy

omondi84FF March 12, 2025 No Comments conflict preventionDiplomacyEritreaEthiopiaLt. Gen. Tsadkantensions

Lt. Gen. Tsadkan Gebretensae, a renowned Ethiopian military leader, has sounded an urgent alarm regarding the rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. He warns that…

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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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Modern Scania truck with DHL branding driving on a well-maintained road in East Africa, highlighting sustainability and logistics efficiency
Business

Sustainable Logistics in East Africa: DHL and Scania Lead the Way

omondi84FF March 11, 2025 No Comments DHL and ScaniaEast Africa logisticseco-friendly transportationsustainable logistics

DHL, a global leader in logistics, has joined forces with Scania, a renowned manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicles, to revolutionize logistics in East Africa. This partnership…

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Gaza under crisis as Hamas softens demands and Israel threatens electricity cuts, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
World

Hamas Eases Demands Amid Israel’s Gaza Electricity Threat

omondi84FF March 10, 2025 No Comments electricity crisisGazaHamasIsraelMiddle East

Hamas and Israel: Escalating Middle East Tensions Amid New Developments The Middle East conflict, particularly the long-standing tension between Hamas and Israel, remains one of…

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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

omondi84FF March 10, 2025 No Comments Al-ShabaabCounterterrorismsanctionsSomaliaUnited Nations Security Council

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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Joseph Kabila speaking during a public address announcing his political comeback in the DRC
Congo

Joseph Kabila Returns to DRC Politics: Impact on Elections and National Stability

omondi84FF March 10, 2025 No Comments Congo electionsDRC ConflictDRC politicsFelix TshisekediJoseph KabilaM23 Rebels

Former President Joseph Kabila has officially stepped back into the political spotlight in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid ongoing turmoil in the eastern…

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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

omondi84FF March 7, 2025 No Comments

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

Mauritius leads Africa in global fraud protection ranking 2025
Africa Tanzania Uganda

East Africa’s Fraud Crisis: Why Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda Are Struggling to Protect Citizens from Scams

omondi84FF October 22, 2025

A Troubling Report for East Africa A new Global Fraud Index paints a worrying picture for the region. Three major East African economies — Tanzania,…

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…

Uganda

Mauritius leads Africa in global fraud protection ranking 2025
Africa Tanzania Uganda

East Africa’s Fraud Crisis: Why Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda Are Struggling to Protect Citizens from Scams

omondi84FF October 22, 2025

A Troubling Report for East Africa A new Global Fraud Index paints a worrying picture for the region. Three major East African economies — Tanzania,…

East African Crude Oil Pipeline construction cutting through protected savannah near Murchison Falls, Uganda.
Uganda

East African Oil Pipeline Poses Climate and Wildlife Risks

omondi84FF September 15, 2025

The planned East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is drawing intense scrutiny after a new analysis warned it could emit over 34 million tonnes of…

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…

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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