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Turkey’s warship arrived at Mogadishu

The first warship belonging to the Turkey arrived today at the port of Mogadishu, while a high-level event with the participation of the heads of state will take place in the port of Mogadishu. Read: World Bank sent a strong warning to Somalia president Hassan Sheikh for corruption This is the beginning of the implementation

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UK’s controversial Rwanda Bill becoming law after it passed through parliament

By Anadolu Agency The British government’s Rwanda Bill will become law after it passed through parliament, paving the way for deportation of asylum seekers to the East African country. After the passing of the bill late Monday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said early Tuesday that their focus is now to “get flights off the

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Why will Uganda troops remain in Somalia after the African Union forces exit on December 2024?

The Ugandan government has said that its troops will remain in Somalia, even if the African Union forces peacekeeping mission ends. Read: World Bank sent a strong warning to Somalia president Hassan Sheikh for corruption Nathan Mugisha, the deputy chief of operations of the Ugandan forces in Somalia, said that the Ugandan forces will continue

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Oil prices retreat as Iran-Israel tensions ease

Model of Oil barrels are seen in front of rising stock graph in this illustration, July 24, 2022. Photographer Dado Ruvic By Reuters Oil prices fell on Monday, dragged down by a renewed focus on market fundamentals as Israel and Iran played down the risks of an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East after

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1 killed, 7 missing after 2 choppers crash during drill in Japan

By Anadolu Agency At least one crew member was killed and another seven are missing after two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crashed during a drill in the Pacific late Saturday, Japan’s defense minister said Sunday. The two aircraft crashed in waters around 270 kilometers (168 miles) east of Torishima Island in the Izu Island

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Somalia has rejected a call from the G7 countries regarding sovereignty and territorial integrity

The Federal Government of Somalia has rejected a call from the world’s richest countries called the G7, which was to enter into dialogue on the crisis between Ethiopia. The foreign ministers of the G7 countries of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the United States called on Somalia and Ethiopia “to open all

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Uproar Over Video of Nairobi Speaker Forcibly Shaking Muslim Woman’s Hand, Attempting to Remove Her Veil

Members of the public have expressed their displeasure after a video emerged online showing Nairobi County Speaker Kennedy Okeyo Ng’ondi allegedly violating a Muslim woman’s cultural sanctity, according to Now Kenya reported. In the video shared by popular blogger and activist Cyprian Nyakundi, the Nairobi County Speaker could be seen engaging in song and dance

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US officials confirm Israel carried out strike inside Iran: Reports

By Anadolu Agency Israel has carried out a strike inside of Iran, multiple American media outlets reported Thursday citing anonymous US officials, in a move that threatens to further push the region towards war. None of the reports identified the targets, but the attack comes in response to Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on

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President Ruto announces death of Kenya military chief Francis Ogolla

Former Chief of Defence Forces the late General Francis Ogolla By The East African Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla is dead, President William Ruto has confirmed. General Ogolla died on Thursday afternoon after a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) helicopter crashed in Sindar, Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Read: Kenya Defence Forces chopper crashes, kills five

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Kenya Defence Forces chopper crashes, kills five soldiers

A Kenya Defence Forces helicopter making a landing. Photo/Courtesy By Daily Nation A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) helicopter on Thursday afternoon crashed and caught fire in Sindar area of Western Kenya, on the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet counties. According to the police, five occupants of the chopper have died while three have

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