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Burundi Plans Buses to Evacuate Citizens From Kenya Amid Crackdown on Foreigners

The Burundi government has begun making arrangements to repatriate its citizens from Kenya following President William Ruto’s directive to crack down on foreign nationals hawking goods in the country. In a statement, the Burundi Ministry…

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu’s husband is dead

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, Tanzanian Samia Suluhu’s husband has died. The announcement was made today by vice president Deogratius Ndjembi. He said Hassan died today at 8 am while receiving treatment for heart problems. “We are…

Journalist dies after wounded in Baidoa clashes

Somali journalist Bashir Mohamed Abdullahi, who worked with Arlaadi Media in Baydhabo, has reportedly died from injuries sustained during fighting in the city on September 3. Bashir was receiving treatment at a hospital in Baydhabo,…

Families protest over Pakistani sailors held by Somali Pirates

Families of 10 Pakistani sailors allegedly held hostage by Somali pirate groups have staged a protest, demanding the immediate release of their loved ones. The protesters, who gathered in Karachi, expressed concern over the safety…

Eritreans, Sudanese, Afghans and Somalis among largest groups arriving in UK by Small boats

Eritrean, Sudanese, Afghan and Somali nationals accounted for a significant share of people detected arriving in the United Kingdom by small boats across the English Channel, according to the latest UK government immigration statistics. Figures…

Somalia condemns resurgence of Piracy and calls for coordinated international action

The Federal Government of Somalia has condemned what it described as a resurgence of piracy along the country’s northeastern coast, calling for coordinated international efforts to dismantle piracy networks and secure the release of seafarers…

Gold hidden in hair, bra: Two women arrested at JKIA

Two women are behind bars after a multi-agency team at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle 658 grams of suspected gold out of the country. The two suspects were…

Somali Army Officer arrested over alleged Prisoner abuse

The Federal Government of Somalia has arrested a military officer accused of mistreating an Al-Shabaab detainee, following a video of the alleged abuse that widely circulated on social media and sparked public outrage. Defence Minister…

US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares

The US and Iran traded retaliatory attacks on ships on Saturday, in the latest round of strikes since fighting flared up a week ago following a month of relative calm The US military said it…

TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case

Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other people have been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drugs charges. According to state-owned al-Ahram newspaper, they were part of a criminal gang which…