A Maryland lawyer was charged in an 11-count indictment for his alleged role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain control of more than $12.5 million that was (more…)
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Africa: Silencing the Guns – 7 African Countries Ramp Up Efforts to Collect Illegal Firearms
Burkina Faso, CAR, the DRC, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia and Kenya participated in the AU's Africa Amnesty Month in September. (more…)
East Africa: How Ethiopia’s Conflict Threatens the Horn of Africa
As Ethiopia struggles with an ever-increasing rate of coronavirus infections, the country is now facing another potentially devastating internal conflict. The potential implications of this conflict spread far beyond the borders of Ethiopia and present a threat to the very stability of the Horn of Africa region. (more…)
Somalia’s opposition candidates demand dissolution of electoral teams
More than a dozen Somali politicians seeking to unseat President Mohamed Farmaajo have demanded a total overhaul of the electoral committees charged with conducting the planned polls. (more…)
CIA officer killed in combat in Somalia
A CIA officer was killed in Somalia last weekend after being wounded in an operation in the country and later died, according to a former senior administration official. (more…)
UAE halts new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim states
An immigration document said applications for employment and visit visas are now suspended for nationals outside the UAE (more…)
Cyclone Gati hits Somalia, its strongest cyclone in the satellite era
The Atlantic hurricane season has been extremely active with Category 5 Iota the most recent named cyclone as the official season draws to a close there. (more…)
Meru miraa traders count losses as Somalia digs in
The Nyamita chairman said the hostility has heightened despite foreign affairs officials from Kenya and Somalia entering an agreement last week. (more…)
Australian victim of invasive search breaks her silence
Qatar airport hell: Australian victim of invasive search breaks her silence | 60 Minutes Australia (more…)
Egypt seeks alliance with Sudan, Israel to counter Turkish influence in Somalia
CAIRO — In an attempt to counter the Turkish influence in the Red Sea and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ambitions in the region, there have been reports that Egypt has formed a tripartite front with Israel and Sudan. (more…)