By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
A British A400M Atlas military aircraft stopped for several hours at Bosasso airport in Somalia’s Puntland, with British authorities not specifying the reason for the visit. The stopover sparked speculation about a possible US deployment, which image analysis disproved, according to RFI.
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi has accused Somalia’s federal government of preparing a new massacre by deploying the 26th military division to Laascaanood. Mogadishu recently appointed General Abdirahman Awad Balcade to head the unit, reports Puntland Post.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Puntland Post ·
The British Foreign Office now advises against certain travel in Kenya, including to Moyale and Mandera County, because of terrorist and security risks along the borders. The new guidance also covers an area within 5 km of Moyale, according to the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
🇰🇪 Kenya · Source: Tuko ·
The Indian navy freed the fishing vessel Azini, hijacked by pirates off Puntland, and rescued its 20 crew members. The 48-hour operation also led to the arrest of around 10 pirates, according to Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
🇸🇴 Somalia · Source: Puntland Post ·
Thomas Markle, Meghan's father, appeared in court in Florida after his arrest for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material. The court ordered him to remain at his assisted living facility and wear an electronic monitoring device, while a California arraignment hearing is to be scheduled, according to the US Department of Justice.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: MyJoyOnline ·
Somali police warn of Ugandan soldiers' withdrawalGeneral Abdalla Abdalla, deputy commander of the Somali police, says the withdrawal of Ugandan soldiers risks creating a security vacuum in Mogadishu and its surroundings. Uganda plans a phased withdrawal of its forces, including those in AUSSOM, through the end of 2027, reports Caasimada.
UK advises against non-essential travel to MoyaleThe UK advises its citizens against all but essential travel to Moyale, a Kenyan town bordering Ethiopia, after incursions left two people dead and several injured. The measure comes as more than 50,000 people have crossed into Kenya to flee fighting in Ethiopia, according to the Kenya Red Cross.The week in Africa
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