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Author: Yassin Juma

Kibra's Nubian community celebrates historic appointment of Maj-Gen Fatuma Ahmed May 03, 2024

In her 32 years in the military, Maj Gen Fatuma has pushed boundaries and rewritten history as a woman and a Nubian. Her military career began in 1983...

Kenya's Mustafa Hassan finishes historic 6,000km bike ride from South Africa to Kenya Apr 30, 2024

Mustafa has been sharing his riding adventure on his social media and became an internet sensation in Kenya and an attraction as he rode his R1 200 BM...

What Somalia-Turkey maritime deal means amid Horn of Africa tensions Apr 27, 2024

Turkey has become Somalia’s most important partner since 2011, providing humanitarian and development aid and military training.

Somalia govt arrests military officials after US cuts aid to special forces over corruption Apr 27, 2024

The government, however, fell short of mentioning the names of the military officials said to be involved in the stealing of the food rations.

Ethiopia jails 8 Al-shabaab militants involved in cross border incursion Apr 19, 2024

Three others were sentenced to five years each. They are identified as Maali Gure, Abdi Tahir Kole and Aden Salad Kadye.

Helu village mourns loss of gifted son in helicopter crash Apr 19, 2024

Those close to Captain Sora describe him as selfless and a man who would put the interests of others before his own.

President Hassan invites Puntland leader for meeting amid tension over constitutional changes Apr 16, 2024

Puntland criticises the constitutional changes for concentrating powers in the hands of the executive, while the Federal government says the constitut...

Drama festival: Teens bag top award for comedy critical of life in Northern Kenya Apr 14, 2024

The students from Shimbir Fatuma Mixed Secondary School in Mandera won the Best Performing ASAL Secondary School Award.

Ethiopians now eligible for visa-free entry to Kenya Feb 19, 2024

Kenyans do not need visas to enter Ethiopia. With this development, it is likely that other countries offering visa-free entry to Kenyans will follow...

Somalia’s aviation evolution from a journalist’s 20-year-perspective Feb 16, 2024

My first flight to Somalia was in 2004. I was excited to have been given an exclusive by the then President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed but at the same time...

Islamic Foundation chair Sheikh Muhammed Akhtar Rao dies in Pakistan Feb 15, 2024

Sheikh Muhammed, who was fondly referred to as "The Father of Kenya Islamic Organisations and Propagation", was one of the most influential Da’ee (Isl...

Wagalla Massacre: Remembering Sister Annalena Tonelli Feb 11, 2024

Tonneli buried the bodies in a mass grave within her centre’s compound.

2 missing US Navy SEALs declared dead off coast of Somalia Jan 22, 2024

The sailors were on a mission to impound illicit Iranian weapons transported in a dhow, allegedly headed for Yemen’s Houthi fighter’s military base.

Ex-Jubaland minister Janan who went missing 10 days ago returns home  Jan 20, 2024

Janan was reportedly abducted from his South B home by unknown people on January 10, 2024.

Saying farewell to stage, Somali music Icon, Hassan Adan Samatar, takes a bow Nov 30, 2023

In a momentous announcement, Somali music legend Hassan Adan Samatar, at the age of 70, has decided to retire from the stage.