•Cirro Set to Inaugurate New Embassy in Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya| President Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdillaahi (Cirro) of the Republic of Somaliland has commenced a multi-day official working visit to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, marking a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening bilateral relations and expanding Somaliland’s international presence. The high-level visit, which underscores Somaliland’s growing […]
•The Incident has Raised Questions and Concerns in Equal Measure London/Dublin/Hargeisa| Celebrated Somali singer Najma Nashaad has reportedly sought asylum in Ireland after arriving in the United Kingdom to attend the highly anticipated Somali Week Festival in London. Her unexpected departure from the UK before the event’s commencement has sent ripples across the Somali music […]
Mandera County Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif on April 17 reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalizing healthcare services during a high-level visit to the Mandera County Teaching and Referral Hospital. The visit featured a strategic engagement with the hospital’s leadership team, focusing on strengthening healthcare service delivery and accelerating infrastructure development across the county. In a […]
Al-Fashir, Sudan| In a devastating escalation of Sudan’s ongoing civil war, at least 57 civilians were killed on April 16 in an artillery strike by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeting residential areas in Al-Fashir, the last remaining city in West Darfur still under the control of the Sudanese government. The attack, which struck […]
•Their Undefeated Run Sparks Pride and Nickname Debate Homa Bay, Kenya| Wajir County’s football team has emerged as one of the standout performers at the 10th edition of the Kenya Youth Inter-county Sports Association (KYISA) Games, delivering thrilling performances that have reignited pride in the region’s untapped football potential. The team, often considered underdogs in […]
•The Report Comes Amid Climate and Hunger Crises Nairobi, Kenya| The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) has launched a groundbreaking flagship report offering decision-makers actionable, science-based strategies to strengthen food systems that are under mounting pressure from climate change, conflict, biodiversity loss, and global hunger. The report, titled Insight to Impact: A Decision-Maker’s […]
A dramatic confrontation unfolded at the National Assembly grounds in Nairobi involving two Somali female lawmakers — ODM-nominated MP Umulkheir Harun Mohamed and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Falhada Dekow Iman — who were captured on video engaging in a physical fight in full public view. The incident, which has since gone viral on […]
The United Nations has voiced grave concern over what it calls “credible reports” of summary executions of civilians by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Khartoum, following the military’s recent recapture of the capital from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a statement issued this week, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker […]
Mombasa, Kenya| A troubling escalation in violent crime involving panga-wielding youth gangs in Mombasa and Kwale counties has triggered an urgent appeal from religious leaders and security officials, who are demanding immediate and lawful interventions to restore peace and safeguard residents. The surge in gang-related violence—marked by robberies, assaults, and public unrest—has left communities in […]
A recently surfaced video retrieved from the phone of a slain paramedic has exposed harrowing details of the killing of 15 humanitarian workers by Israeli forces on March 23, 2025, in Rafah, southern Gaza. The footage contradicts Israel’s official narrative and provides what rights groups describe as clear evidence of a war crime. The Incident […]
