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Most of the beds at Kihara Level 4 Hospital's labor ward near Nairobi lie empty. Only three beds are in use, as doctors in Kenya have been on strike for a month now. Public hospitals are eerily quiet, leaving patients to seek costly private care or delay treatment. Doctors are striking over issues like pay and lack of intern opportunities. The strike is causing chaos, leading to worsening illnesses and even deaths. President Ruto urges doctors to return to work, but sympathy is waning. Patients face devastating consequences…

Ever since April 11, a 27-year-old woman from Congo, who is a mother to a 2-year-old girl, has been held captive by her Cameroonian partner in the town of Ouesso up north. The man is asking for a ransom of 500,000 CFA francs (760 euros), as confirmed by local authorities. A video showing his demand for ransom has been shared on social media, sparking anger among the residents of Ouesso who have looted businesses owned by Cameroonians.

Talaado, April, 16, 2024 (AX) - Wasiirka Wasaaradda Maaliyadda Xukumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Biixi Imaan Cige iyo wafdi uu hoggaaminayo ayaa gaaray magaalada Washington DC ee dalka Mareykanka oo ay uga qeyb galayaan shirka xiliga gu'ga oo ay marti galinayaan Hay'adda IMF iyo Bangiga Aduunka.Shirkaan lix biloodlaha ah ayaa socon doono mudo hal isbuuc ah, kasoo looga hadli doono arrimaha mudnaanta u leh deyn cafinta, hanaanka Maaliyadda iyo dib u eegista dhaqaalaha Aduunka. Wasiirka Maaliyadda Soomaaliya Biixi Iimaan Cige…

As per David Misime, the Tanzania Police Force spokesperson, the training session's main purpose is to enhance efforts against cross-border crime like terrorism, money laundering, and human and drug trafficking. The training will take place at the Moshi Police Academy in the Kilimanjaro Region from April 13 to 18 and will focus on improving the ability of participants to share intelligence reports among EAPCCO member nations. The 670 senior police officers attending the training represent countries such as Burundi, the…

In East Africa, exports face challenges due to Houthi attacks causing delays in sea freight pickup. Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, and Kenya struggle with high sea freight costs. Bad roads and conflicts hinder transportation of goods in East Africa, leading to delays and increased costs. Major shipping lines stopping Red Sea operations cause supply chain disruptions in sea port states. The increased cost of sea freight negatively impacts global trade volumes. Coastal states like Tanzania, Kenya, and Somalia may benefit from…

A sideline meeting took place on April 15 in Paris during the international humanitarian conference for Sudan at the Arab World Institute. It brought together around forty different stakeholders from civil society.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently visited army training schools in Mogadishu to inspect troops heading to the front lines and undergoing advanced training in Turkey. President Mohamud spoke to the soldiers, stressing the government's commitment to defeating terrorism and rebuilding the National Army. During his visit, President Mohamud met with top military officials to discuss ongoing military operations in south and central Somalia. The President highlighted the importance of liberating areas under al-Shabab…

Confirming reports state the ransom was delivered recently. A video surfaced online showing an aircraft dropping a bag near the ship, believed to contain the money. Pirate Abdiashid Yusuf disclosed the operation to Reuters, revealing the distribution of funds among the team to evade authorities. The $5 million ransom for the ship MV Abdullah's release and the crew came from a UK-based marine insurer, also known as a P&I club in the maritime sector. The International Group, a coalition of 12 P&I Clubs, covers 90% of…

In Guinea, the end of the trial for the September 28 massacre is nearing. Delayed by several weeks due to Eid and debates on reclassifying the crimes as against humanity, this is one of the final stages of the trial that has just begun. Yesterday (Monday), confrontations started. Some defendants took the stand. Defendants whose accounts vary on key aspects of the case.

 Talaado, April, 16, 2024 (AX) - Kooxaha burcad badeeda Soomaalida ayaa sii daayay markab ay afduubteen oo lagu magacaabo MV Abdullah, kadib markii laga qaatay lacag madax furasho ah oo gaareysa 5 milyan oo dollar, sida ay sheegeen labo kamid ah burcad badeedda markabkaas haysatay.“Laba habeen ka hor ayaa lacagta naloo keenay sidii caadada ahayd, waxaan hubinay in lacagtaasi ay tahay mid been abuur ah iyo in kale, kadibna lacagta ayaan u qeybsanay koox kooxo, kadib waan baxnay anagoo ka fogaanay ciidamada dowladda”ayuu…