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By Pumza Fihlani in Johannesburg & Marita Moloney in London BBC News The US ambassador to South Africa has accused the country of supplying weapons to Russia despite its professed neutrality in the war in Ukraine. Reuben Brigety claimed that a Russian ship was loaded with ammunition and arms in Cape Town last December. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office said it was disappointed by the claims and said no evidence has been provided to support them. The country has maintained claims of neutrality in the invasion of Ukraine. Mr Brigety said at a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday that Washington…
After weeks of hype about the first Milan derby in the Champions League since 2005, AC Milan trailed 2-0 inside 11 minutes. This had not been the plan. Before kick-off, the ‘home’ supporters – both legs will be played at San Siro – unfurled a giant display of a devil’s face, along with the words: “Hell is empty, all the devils are here!” But it was quickly heaven for Inter fans, thanks to goals for Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. “Everything that could have gone wrong for Milan has done,” said former AC Milan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic at half-time. “It…
The East Africa Community (EAC) Secretary General has revealed that the process to admit Somalia into the region is on course. Dr. Peter Mathuki says a report from the verification team comprising of experts that sought to establish the country’s level of conformity with the criteria for admission was submitted to leaders of the EAC member states and that soon a council will assess the same as he explains. “Somalia’s admission process is on course and since the report is being prepared and shared with partners to give their views, it now becomes easy, which is the next step (to…
former president of Hirshabelle Dr. Mohamed Abdi Ware he said It was an honor, with Task Force Commander It was an honor, with Task Force Commander MajGen Barise, to welcome Excellency Thomas Chepkuto, Kenyan Ambassador to Somalia to the Joint Operations Center. We took the opportunity to reiterate the importance of IHL and civilian protection to SNA and KDF officers. #Jubaland https://twitter.com/HShPrez2Ware/status/1656637929874153472?t=6UYV5lExW0X8HGGYChxkug&s=19
Beledweyne Halgan.online There is a very difficult situation in Beledweyne District of Hiran Region because the Shabelle River has overflowed its banks this year. The mayor of Beledweyne Nadar Tabax has emptied her office and there is no agency that has done anything to serve and rescue the people of Beledweyne. President Ali Guudlawe Hussein has called on the humanitarian organizations to reach the people of Beletweyne but nothing has been done so far. Halgan.online
At least six mortar shells were fired at the recently liberated town of Harardhere on Wednesday night, but no casualties were reported. Federal government officials in the town confirmed that the mortars landed in civilian villages but did not comment on any potential casualties. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack yet, but al-Shabab usually carries out such attacks on government-controlled villages and towns, including the capital Mogadishu. Last Thursday, the Somali National Army and local forces killed 60 al-Shabaab militants in a joint military operation that targeted militants regrouping in the area. The operation took place in El-Qabobe,…
Beledweyne (Halgan. Online) – A delegation led by the President of Hirshabelle regional state arrived in Beledweyne on Wednesday to inspect the areas affected by flooding. The Shabelle River had broken its banks on Tuesday night, causing significant damage and displacement. President Ali Hussein Guudlaawe, along with regional parliament lawmakers, ministers, and the governor of the Hiiraan region, visited the Nurhawad bridge and some parts of the town’s villages where displacement was taking place due to the river flooding in different parts of Beledweyne town over the last few hours. The President also visited the Eljale area on the outskirts…
rsene Wenger has told Harry Kane to stay at Tottenham this summer, but couldn’t resist having a dig at his former foes. The striker is approaching the final year of a contract signed in 2018 as Spurs face up to a 15th year without silverware, extending the England captain’s barren run. Kane has widely been linked with a move away from Spurs in recent years, with the likes of Manchester United keen on a summer deal, but interviews this week suggest he is open to staying put for now. Wenger agrees that Kane is better off giving Spurs another chance to win a trophy, before having every option available to him…
Mogadishu (Halgan.Online)-The anti-flooding committee in Beledweyne has warned about the town’s potential flooding due to the increased flow of water from the Shabelle River in Ethiopia and the spring rains in Ethiopia. Speaking to the local media in Beledweyne on Monday, the chairman of the committee, Hajji Osman Dhagahow Harur, expressed concern that the town is facing the biggest threat of flooding in the past four years. “The water is currently at a high level, and the people living in Beledweyne have been relieved for the last three to four years. The current volume of water coming from Ethiopia is…
Mogadishu, Somalia – Four lives were lost after the partial collapse of the historic Lighthouse in Mogadishu. This incident has sparked a wave of questions about the maintenance and preservation of the city’s historic buildings and the displacement crisis that has left many seeking shelter in unoccupied spaces. Mogadishu has long been a city of great significance, known for its beautiful waterfront and historic buildings. The Lighthouse, built in the early 1900s by Italians, was once a symbol of the city’s prosperity. It stood as a beacon of hope, guiding ships safely into the harbor. However, the passage of time…