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The United States says Kenya’s Integrated Financial Management Information System (Ifmis) is vulnerable to manipulation and hacking, leading to loss of billions of shillings of taxpayer money. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) says in a new report that Ifmis faces multiple risks that have been highlighted by American firms doing or...

The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) calls for the immediate and unconditional freedom of journalist Mohamud Abdirashid Abdi who is detained in Luuq district of Gedo region since 1 April 2024. Mohamud, who freelances for the Nairobi-based humanitarian Radio Ergo, was detained on 1 April following a social media post that exposed the alleged injury of...

More than a few thousand families have been displaced in the areas of Badaweyne, Xinlabi, Aad and Amara, after these areas were recently recaptured by the Al-Shabaab group. Civil and regional wars have started since the beginning of 2024, which has led to the displacement of many people who fear retaliatory attacks against Al-Shabaab. The...

In a stark reflection of the pervasive influence of corruption on Somali politics, Saturday’s parliamentary vote in Mogadishu to amend the Constitution stands out as a disturbing milestone. Our sources reveal that this event, characterized by its brazen exchange of bribes for votes, now ranks as one of the most costly in Somali parliamentary history since the...

Türkiye on Tuesday rejected allegations of cooperation with Israel, particularly defense-based cooperation, as this would harm Palestinians. “It is not possible for the Republic of Türkiye, which has always supported Palestine, to carry out or engage in any activity that would harm Palestinians,” said the country’s National Defense Ministry. “The National Defense Ministry does not...

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) on Monday organized Ramadan iftars, a dinner to mark the breaking of the daily fast, and delivered food aid packages to families in need in Croatia, the Republic of Congo, Peru, Yemen and Somalia. TIKA started the distribution of food packages to 1,000 families in need living in...

In a recent press release, the Puntland government of Somalia voiced its staunch opposition to proposed amendments to the country’s Interim Constitution, highlighting concerns over potential threats to the federal system and national unity. The press release underscores the historical significance of previous agreements such as the National Convention in 2004 and the Garowe agreements...

A warship of the European Union Naval Force or EUNAVFOR has been sent to keep a close watch on the MV Abdullah, a Bangladeshi-flagged bulk carrier which was hijacked by Somali Pirates and whose crew was taken hostage. The deployment is part of EUNAVFOR’s anti-piracy mission, Operation Atalanta. The news of the warship deployment was...

The Lower Shabelle region of Somalia witnessed intense fighting on Saturday morning as al-Shabaab militants launched a deadly ambush on a joint security operation near the town of Dhanaane. The attack, which targeted government forces in the Buslee area, has reportedly resulted in significant casualties. According to initial reports, the assault began with a series...

Jubbaland security officials have disclosed harrowing details of an audacious assault by Al-Shabaab militants on a military base located just outside Kismayo city on Thursday. New details of the militant attack emerge. The attack, which occurred on Thursday morning, involved the detonation of two explosive-laden vehicles followed by a direct storming of the base. Despite...