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It remains unclear why the migrants were ejected from the boats in open water. Initially, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that two vessels carrying migrants had overturned. Later, they omitted this detail, stating instead that the people were forced off by smugglers and ordered to swim. The coast guard in Djibouti revealed that the unfortunate event occurred approximately 150 meters, about 500 feet, from a beach in the northwestern region of Khor Angar in the East African nation. They confirmed…

In a move egged on by Western allies, Kenya's leadership has nudged the International Monetary Fund to dive deep into examining its murky corridors of power riddled with graft, as revealed by a couple of folks in the know to Reuters. This kind of probe, tagged officially as a "governance diagnostic," can only kick off with the asking of the respective country. It's the IMF's way of sniffing out how corruption and shaky governance might be sapping a nation’s coffers dry or wreaking havoc on the financial commonwealth. "In…

MOGADISHU, Somalia, October 4, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is relieved to announce that journalist Luqman Sheikh Abdullahi Kerow was set free on the evening of October 4, following an over 24-hour confinement by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in Luuq town. Just around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Arlaadi Media Network reporter found himself in the clutches of NISA at their Luuq facility. The drama unfolded after Luqman's Facebook declaration about "the imminent…

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (AXADLE) – Heartbreaking news emerged from the Ethiopian Embassy in Djibouti, confirming the loss of 48 Ethiopian souls after a fateful boat mishap on October 1, 2024. The tragedy unfolded with two severely overloaded boats ferrying 320 hopefuls from Yemen to Djibouti. “All the unfortunate souls involved in this calamity were Ethiopians,” declared the embassy after on-site verification. Fortunately, 197 survivors were salvaged and safely transported to the global refugee haven in Obock. A few days…

Erik ten Hag has entered his third season steering the helm at Manchester United.As the final whistle loomed at Estadio do Dragao, Erik ten Hag seemed to be flirting with disaster.Manchester United, after squandering a two-goal advantage against Porto, were on the brink of a dispiriting loss.Although such a defeat might not have marked the end of Ten Hag's tenure at Old Trafford, it surely would have put his role on a precarious precipice.Yet, just when fate seemed sealed, Harry Maguire rose like a salmon to head home a…

Overnight oats have gained popularity as a portable and nutritious breakfast option. According to a Prophecy Market Insights Reportthe market for store-bought, ready-to-eat overnight oats in the US reached $11.8 million in 2020, with projections to grow to $17.8 million by 2030. However, you don't have to rely on store-bought options—you can easily make overnight oats at home, just prepare them the night before before to wake up to a ready-made breakfast filled with fiber and important nutrients. From aiding weight…

OP-ED: Gaza — It's Time for Global Responsibility A year has slipped by since the poignant day of October 7, 2023, when Anthony Bellanger, the General Secretary at the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), voiced discontent over the United Nations' inertia, boldly highlighting the worldwide community's inaction. From that fateful day onward, only shadows have cloaked Palestine in a never-ending night. Over those 12 tense months, the IFJ, an all-encompassing organization representing a colossal 600,000 media…

Rwandan health officials are deeply engaged in a massive contact tracing initiative, tracking down countless individuals to curtail the spread of a particularly alarming disease across the nation and beyond. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana remarked, “We’re confronting the challenge of viral hemorrhagic fever while simultaneously addressing mpox.” This dual health scare gives rise to a pressing need for swift action. During a recent online briefing, Nsanzimana reiterated their commitment to halting the virus's advance. “We…

Here's a snapshot of Türkiye's seismic research vessel, Oruç Reis, cruising through Türkiye on October 3, 2024. (AA Photo) Mogadishu (AX) – A grand send-off awaits Turkey’s cutting-edge Oruc Reis research ship this Saturday in Istanbul. Alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, key officials from Somalia will grace the farewell event. The Oruc Reis is embarking on a mission to explore seabeds off Somalia's shores, searching for hidden oil and gas. Somalia's Petroleum Minister, Abdirisak Omar Mohamed, Somali…

Israel has announced that it carried out strikes targeting the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah in Lebanon, evaluating the aftermath of these assaults after a series of actions aimed at high-ranking members of the group. Iran's Supreme Leader condemned these operations, calling them counterproductive. The air raid on Beirut formed part of a broader offensive that has displaced over 1.2 million people within Lebanon. Reports indicate that the attack focused on a potential successor to the Hezbollah leader, who was…