Author: Ahmed Farah

In Burundi, a group of university students made a new app to help farmers. The app helps farmers fight plant diseases and grow more crops. Many farmers in Burundi face big problems with their crops. This app is changing their lives for the better. Two years ago, students Eli Bubuwa and Dieudonné Abanabimana from Ngozi University had an idea. They wanted to make a tool for small farmers. This tool would help protect their crops. It would also help farmers get more food from their land. Eli said many crops get sick and die. This causes big losses. The app…

General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s current Army Chief, has been promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. He is now the second person in the country’s history to hold this title. The first was General Ayub Khan, who promoted himself to the position in 1959 during his time as a military ruler. The title of Field Marshal is the highest rank in Pakistan’s military. It is a five-star honorary and wartime title. Reuters reported the news on Tuesday, May 20, based on a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. The decision to promote Munir came from the federal cabinet of Pakistan,…

The government of Djibouti has started a large campaign to arrest and deport migrants. This includes people from Yemen, Somalia, and Ethiopia. They are being deported for breaking rules about staying and working in Djibouti. Many of these migrants left their home countries because of wars and economic problems. But now, many have been caught in raids in informal settlements. Reports say hundreds have been detained. The government plans to send them back to their home countries. These countries are still facing wars and instability. Djibouti is a country in the Horn of Africa. It is a common place for…

Somalia funding deadline was missed by the United Nations Security Council, causing a critical funding crisis for the African Union’s support and stabilization mission in Somalia. This delay comes amid growing tension between the United States and its European allies over how the mission should be financed, raising serious concerns about Somalia’s worsening security situation. The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which succeeded the African Union Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), was already under pressure to exit Somalia by December 2024. However, with al-Shabaab escalating its attacks and Somali security forces struggling to contain the insurgency, the timeline…

India and Pakistan have agreed to a full ceasefire following a terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The United States helped mediate the truce. But India is still firm on its earlier decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty. This stance may delay peace talks and worsen tensions between the two neighbors. Ceasefire Reached, But Tensions Remain Senior military leaders from both countries met on Saturday, May 10. They agreed to stop all military actions on land, sea, and air. This move came after growing fears of war following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Both sides praised the ceasefire. But…

During an official visit to Riyadh, Somali Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Minister Yusuf, met with Saudi officials to discuss expanding cooperation between the two nations in employment and development. This meeting is part of ongoing efforts by Somalia to improve job opportunities for its citizens through international partnerships. Strengthening Labour Cooperation Between Somalia and Saudi Arabia The purpose of this high-level meeting was to focus on how Somalia and Saudi Arabia can deepen their collaboration in the areas of workforce mobility and job creation. This aligns with Somalia’s broader strategy to secure overseas job placements and build partnerships…

The United States has continued launching airstrikes in Somalia, targeting the terrorist group al-Shabaab. These actions come even after President Donald Trump returned to office promising to reduce U.S. involvement in long and unclear wars. However, rising threats from al-Shabaab and Islamic State fighters in Somalia have forced the U.S. to act again. In recent weeks, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed a “self-defense” airstrike north of Mogadishu. The strike was done in cooperation with Somalia’s government. It happened after al-Shabaab fighters captured a Somali military base in Wargaadhi, a town in the Middle Shabelle region. Why Somalia matters again Somalia…

Algeria has promised to help Somalia in its fight against terrorism. The pledge was made during a top-level meeting between Algerian Parliament Speaker Ibrahim Boughali and Somali Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (also known as Aden Madoobe). The meeting took place in Algiers during the Arab Parliament Speakers Summit. Both leaders agreed to boost cooperation and work more closely in the fight against groups like Al-Shabaab. Algeria said it is ready to share its deep knowledge in counterterrorism and help improve Somalia’s security systems. Algeria Shows Support for Somalia’s Stability In a joint statement, Algeria confirmed it will…

Somali piracy is on the rise once again, fueled by a combination of overfishing by foreign trawlers and rising tensions in the Red Sea. Locals and experts believe the surge in piracy is linked to a gap in security patrols and a weak state presence. Former pirate Abdikarim Yusuf, who once took part in the illegal activities, says that young men today are driven more by opportunity than by the same grievances that motivated him years ago. Piracy Returns Amid Red Sea Instability After years of decline, Somali piracy has made a comeback in 2025, with several vessels captured by…

Somalia continues to struggle in its long fight against al-Shabaab, as the militant group retook key towns in recent weeks. The recapture of Adan Yabaal, located about 220 kilometers north of Mogadishu, highlights the fragile control held by government forces in newly liberated areas. Adan Yabaal, once an important logistics hub for the Somali military, was briefly under government control. But al-Shabaab launched a surprise pre-dawn attack that forced soldiers to retreat. The town links Hirshabelle State to Galmudug State and plays a strategic role in military movements. Al-Shabaab Strikes from Multiple Directions Fatuma Nur, a local mother of four,…