Egypt on Sunday emphasized the importance of achieving security, stability, and peace in Somalia as a fundamental pillar for security and stability in the entire region. Cairo also affirmed its full support for Mogadishu. Last January, Egypt emphasized the necessity … Continued
Elijah Kanyi & Tamasin Ford As Kenya struggles with rising violent crime, BBC Africa Eye follows one former criminal as he tries to persuade men to turn in their illegal firearms, one gun at a time. “The worst thing I … Continued
Toronto – As Eritrea celebrates its 33rd anniversary of Independence, Eritrean President Isaias Afeworki – in a speech to his people on the occasion – said what he called “hegemonic powers” are plotting to trigger another war in the region. “Hegemonic … Continued
By Phares Mutembei Meru Senator and Senate Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi wants miraa removed from the list of narcotics and psychotropic substances. Miraa farmers are worried as the crop faces threats of being banned in Mombasa and Kilifi counties. Murungi … Continued
Ambassador Mehmet Pacaci says Ankara and Islamabad share common stand on both issues Aamir Latif KARACHI, Pakistan Türkiye is working to bring together the Muslim world on “same point” on the simmering issues of Palestine, Jammu and Kashmir, Islamophobia, and … Continued
By STEVE OTIENO Dhobley town in Somalia’s southern region was once ravaged by violence, factional strife and constant attacks by Al Shabaab militants. But today, Dhobley’s residents cannot help but marvel at the first-ever tarmac road that now connects the … Continued
Rafah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – Israeli air strikes and artillery pounded Rafah on Saturday, despite the UN’s top court ordering an immediate halt to its military offensive in the southern Gazan city. Palestinians search for survivors after a strike on the … Continued
BY: KANZ UL HUDA In the tapestry of Islamic teachings, the family holds a sacred and central position. Rooted in the Quranic injunctions and exemplified in the traditions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ the institution of family in Islam is not merely … Continued
By Nardos Yoseph Opposition party leaders say positive response is ‘unlikely’ The lead up to Ethiopia’s upcoming national dialogue initiative takes a new turn as the Commission in charge of the process announces its intentions to place a request for … Continued
The El Nino weather pattern did not have “any influence” on widespread flooding that killed hundreds in East Africa this year, an expert group of scientists said Friday. Torrential rainfall in Kenya, Tanzania and neighbouring nations killed more than 500 … Continued
(ERGO) – Farming families in Dhardhaar village in central Somalia’s Mudug region are struggling to recover from crop losses caused by flash flooding last year that came on top of years of devastating drought. Abdi Isse Ereg was among the local … Continued
A record 75.9 million people are living in internal displacement due to conflict, and nearly half that number is in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent report. The report from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) shows 34.8 million people in … Continued
