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Kenya agreed with Somalia to reopen Bula Hawa, Liboi and Ras Kamboni

Waagacusub.com - Kenya agreed with Somalia to reopen Bula Hawa, Liboi and Ras Kamboni border points in phases to allow free movement of people and goods The three border points located in Mandera, Garissa and Lamu counties respectively, were closed in 2011 when Kenya launched Operation Linda Nchi Although…

ATMIS briefs United Nations (UN) Security Council on the African Union (AU) mission's support to Somalia

Waagacusub.com - The Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef on Thursday briefed the UN Security Council and laid out the mission's security plans to support Somalia during the transition period ahead of ATMIS exit in December 2024. The…

Somalia:Coping with climate shocks

This week on #TubtaNabadda: Join Nasra Mohamud of @UNDPSomalia and Minister @NasirArush of #SouthWestState as they discuss disaster preparedness and climate adaptation in #Somalia ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay

Corruption caused UPDF Somalia attack–Museveni

Waagacusub.com - The President says the corruption started during the recruitment of soldiers at home. President Museveni has told ruling party MPs that last Friday's deadly attack on an African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) forward operating base manned by Ugandan troops was the result…

Government forces and local fighters seized Masagaway from Al-Shabaab

Waagacusub.com - #Somali government media reporting that national forces confronted and repelled an attempted al-Shabaab attack on Masagaway town in the central Galmudug State, on Tuesday. According to the report Govt forces reported received a tip about an imminent al-Shabaab attack and were prepared…

Baldwin Charged With 'Recklessness' In Deadly Capturing Of 'Rust'

{Waxagacusub Media} Actor Alec Baldwin was charged with manslaughter Tuesday for displaying a "reckless" disregard for security that led to the dying of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the 2021 New Mexico western "Rust," in line with court docket paperwork.

Poverty, But Additionally Rumba And Resilience: 5 Issues To Know Concerning The DRC

On Tuesday, Pope Francis is anticipated to reach within the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa's largest predominantly Catholic nation, for a historic three-day go to. Listed here are 5 issues to find out about this huge nation:

Somalia:Mr Farmajo has been charged with the following crimes during his presidency

Waagacusub.com - Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has been indicted by the International Criminal Court. Mr Farmajo has been charged with the following crimes during his presidency. 1.He handed over to Ethiopia the Somali hero Abdikarim Sheikh Muse Qalbidhagax. 2.He signed four Port…

Somalia: War to Defeat Al Shabab Militarily

Waagacusub.com - To overcome the complex problems of civil war, state fragility, and underdevelopment, the Somali people supported risky political changes for a government that promotes freedom, justice, peace, and prosperity in Somalia. For example, the Islamic movements enjoyed popular support to…

Al Shabaab's #2 man killed by Somali government forces

Waagacusub.com - Somalia's federal government said that one of the al-Shabaab co-founders, Abdullahi Nadir, was killed during an operation in the Shabaab-controlled area of Haramka by government security forces on Saturday.

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud urges Galmudug to lead the fight against al Shabaab

Dhusamareeb (WAAGACUSUB ) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced that his government would start an offensive war against Al-Shabaab to liberate them from the country.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's 'peace train' heads to Dhusamareb

Baidoa (WAAGACUSUB ) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concluded his visit to the South West State on Thursday and headed to Galmudug's regional capital Dhusamareb, 510km north of Mogadishu.

President Mohamud says Al Shabaab pushing farmers to IDP camps

Baidoa (WAAGACUSUB ) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has blamed Al-Shabaab militants for forcing people to beg and rely on humanitarian aid after refusing the people to farm.

Two injured after powerful bomb rips through Afgoye

Mogadishu (WAAGACUSUB )- At least two people were seriously injured in Afgoye, 30km (18 miles) north-west of Mogadishu, on Monday afternoon following an IED blast that wounded the regional deputy security commissioner.

Senegal: 11 Youngsters Die In Hospital Fireplace, Says President

The nation's president mentioned on Wednesday night that 11 youngsters died in a hearth in a hospital within the metropolis of Tifuan, western Senegal.

Turkey-Africa Media Summit to be held in Istanbul

A two-day summit marking May 25, Africa Day, organized by Turkey's Communications Directorate, will start in Istanbul on Wednesday and is expected to boost Ankara's cooperation with African countries in the field of media and communication.

Somali minister suspended over charcoal export to Oman breaking U.N. sanctions

Somalia's prime minister suspended the foreign minister on Tuesday, citing the authorisation of a ship exporting charcoal to Oman in violation of international sanctions.

Saudi Arabia bans citizens from flying to 16 countries

In response to gradually increasing COVID-19 cases, Saudi Arabia has banned citizens from traveling to 16 countries across Asia, Africa, and South America. Additional information As reported by The Gulf News, the countries named on the list are India, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Yemen,…

Somali salaries safe thanks to IMF deal

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to continue funding a $400m (£320m) aid package to Somalia, vital for the government to pay the salaries of civil servants and the military.

Revealed: CIA-Trained Militia Used US-Made Weapons in Deadly Attack

At least 22 people including 2 children were killed, and dozens more injured, by US-made weapons that were directly supplied to a Somali counter-terrorism force that split and fought internally over control of US-supplied assets, VICE World News can confirm after an independent review of the weapons…