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Kenya's Military Clashes with Al-Shabaab in Northeastern Region, Casualties Reported Heavy fighting erupted along Kenya's border with Somalia today, as Kenyan government military forces clashed with Al-Shabaab militia members in the Northeastern region. According to reports, the fighting began when Kenyan troops conducting operations along the border came into contact with Al-Shabaab fighters who were stationed in the area. The ensuing battle lasted for several hours, resulting in casualties on both sides, according to local sources. Kenya has been targeting Al-Shabaab, a militant group that primarily operates in Somalia and frequently launches attacks against Kenyan border towns. In recent times, Al-Shabaab's attacks in the Northeastern province and Lamu areas have intensified, prompting Kenya to deploy additional military forces to the region to ensure national security. The Kenyan military has been actively engaged in operations against Al-Shabaab in Somalia, where it has troops stationed to combat the militant group's presence. The latest confrontation highlights the ongoing struggle between Kenyan forces and Al-Shabaab militants along the border, which has remained a volatile and high-risk area in recent years. https://lnkd.in/exhD-qcE

FULL LIST: OLUBADAN WITH THE SHORTEST REIGNS By Okiki Adeduyite̩ The Olubadan of Ibadanland, O̩ba Lekan Balogun, Alli Iwo Okunmade II, died on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the age of 81. His remains had been interred according to Islamic rites today, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Ibadan, the O̩yo̩ State capital. The Olubadan title has always been alternated between the Olubadan line (civil line) and the Balogun line (military line). The late O̩ba Balogun reigned for two years. O̩ba Balogun’s reign is, however, not the shortest. Here is a compilation of Olubadans who had the shortest reign, as reported on the Olubadan website, Olubadan.com: One month: Olubadan Oyetunde I E̩le̩ta Area reigned for just one month, from November 1946 to December 1946. Three months: Olubadan Memudu Alli Iwo Alli Iwo Area reigned for three months in 1942. Six months: Also in 1946, Olubadan Fagbinrin Akere II Oritame̩rin Area reigned for six months. Six months: O̩ba Yesufu Kobiowu O̩ranyan Area ruled for six months. One year: Baale̩ O̩de̩rinlo̩ O̩pe̩agbe Idio̩mo̩/Kure reigned for one year between 1850 and 1851. One year: Ba’ale̩ Ibikunle reigned between 1864 and 1865 for one year. One year: Baale̩ Orowusi (Awarun) Kobo̩mo̩je̩ Area reigned between 1870 and 1871 for one year. One year: Olubadan Akintunde Bioku O̩le̩yo̩, Oranyan Area, reigned between 1947 and 1948 for one year. One year: O̩ba Gbadamo̩si Akanbi Adebimpe Odinjo reigned between 1976 and 1977 for one year. Two years: Bas̩o̩run Ogumo̩la Mapo Area reigned between 1865 and 1867 for two years. The longest-serving Olubadan is Olubadan Okuno̩la Abaasi Ales̩inlo̩ye Isale̩ Ije̩bu Area. He ruled for 16 years, between 1930 - 1946

Continuous break-ins & excursions into Masjid Al-Aqsa Mosque. More than 500 occupying settlers break into the Al-Aqsa through the Moroccan gate, whose keys are controlled by the occupying authorities. Why? Where is the ummah? Where is the Muslim leaders? How can you allow this in our Masjid?

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Highly recommend this q&a as a broad overview to help better understand the positioning of Saudi foreign policy.

Forty-three countries around the world still have a monarchy — and while sovereign rulers are typically very wealthy, some are far, far richer than others. Using a ranking by The Business Standard, Visual Capitalist visualized the top ten richest monarchs in the world. The wealthiest monarch overall is Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who's worth a staggering $43 billion, thanks to investments in Bangkok real estate and ownership in both the country's largest cement company and bank. Ranking second is Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei, with an estimated net worth of $28 billion. The joint third-richest rulers are Saudi Arabia's King Salman Abdulaziz bin Saud and Abu Dhabi's Emir Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who both have a net worth of around $18 billion.

💰Who are the World’s Richest Monarchs? Asia's Monarchs Lead the World's Wealthiest Sovereigns Interesting facts - Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn owns the Golden Jubilee Diamond, the world’s largest cut and faceted diamond (545.67 carats). The king's fortune used to belong to the Crown, but Vajiralongkorn took control of royal assets in 2018. - The Sultan of Brunei owns a massive collection of 7,000 cars worth over $5 billion. This includes many specially commissioned Ferraris, such as the 1988 F90. - Liechtenstein is the world’s fourth-smallest country, bordering Austria and Switzerland. It has an area of just 160 square km (62 square miles). Link: https://lnkd.in/dgrjfAZB #Monarchs #wealthsovereigns

I am delighted to announce the publication of my political article in the Irrawaddy-Burmese Edition. This article delves into the profound connection between Burminization and the Myanmar military. Furthermore, I argue that Burminization does not directly affect the majority of Burmese ethnic groups; rather, it is a form of propaganda perpetuated by the military regimes. Additionally, I would like to emphasize that the historical origins of the Myanmar military can be traced back to the fascist regime of Japan. This is the reason why the military has been responsible for human rights violations and war crimes throughout the entire country. When comparing the interests of the military, it becomes evident that the military is an organization that lacks the obligation to engage in the brutal destruction and killing of the Burmese population. https://lnkd.in/gtMtFUZ8

National Arab American Heritage Month Celebrating the rich and diverse culture and contributions of the diverse population of Arab Americans, National Arab American Heritage Month has been observed during the month of April since 2017. An estimated 3.7 million Americans have Arab roots, according to the Arab American Institute, with ancestries traced to 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and others.