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When the Earth Shakes, So Does the Narrative

Natural disasters have an extraordinary way of exposing far more than collapsed buildings and fractured roads. They expose governments. An earthquake is an unforgiving auditor. It tests the strength of infrastructure, the preparedness of emergency services and the resilience of communities. Just as importantly, it tests the character of those in power. The recent twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela have once again demonstrated a truth that extends well beyond South America. When catastrophe strikes, governments face two battles. The first is against the disaster itself. The second is against the story that emerges from it. Too often, the latter begins to eclipse the former. The Battle for Information In the immediate aftermath of the earthquakes, reports suggested that rescue efforts struggled to match the scale and urgency of the devastation. Journalists arriving in some of the hardest-hit areas encountered not only scenes of destruction, but increasing restrictions on access. As c...
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Kenyan Special Forces Kill Al-Shabaab Fighters in Garissa


Kenyan Special Forces (SOG) have neutralised Al-Shabaab militants en route to Fafi Constitncy in Garissa. 

The highly-trained soldiers eliminated 5 militants and captured 4 fighters who are currently undergoing interrogation. They recovered 2 PKM, 1 RPM, 6 AKs, and a number of IED-making materials. 

Additionally, mobile phones and SIM cards were also recovered. A quick exploitation of the phones has so far provided important leads on a number of local Al-Shabaab facilitation networks.

The intelligence-led operation caught the Al-Shabaab fighters by surprise as they crossed into kenya to establish a temporary camp in the Fafi area of Garissa.




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