I: Introduction: All things being equal, the breakdown of diplomatic relations between neighbouring countries has far-reaching consequences, extending beyond political instability and strained economic ties. Among deadliest of these  consequences is how Al Qaeda-affiliated Al Shabaab   terrorist group in the Horn of Africa is on the cusp to leverage the current tiff between its two main foes, Somalia and Ethiopia, and make a renewed ethnic and religious divisions and discord to advance their trade mark goals of wreaking perpetual havoc throughout the East African region and beyond. PM Abiy’s gift to Al Shabaab This brief concisely explores the numerous ways in which Al Shabaab will benefit – or has already benefited – from the recent exchange of barbs and rancorous diplomatic broadsides between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa, following the January 01, 2024 MoU that the Federal Government of Ethiopia signed with Somaliland, a territory both the world – including Ethiopia- and Somali...

Dear Jobseekers, Today's job market is extremely competitive with limited job opportunities and with a high rate of unemployment and it may get worse. Having this in mind you know for sure how an uphill task it can be in securing a job regardless of whether its a top or low position though the going gets tougher when you go for top jobs. This competitive condition/bubble has led to some job seekers falsify their experience history in a bid to improve their chances of first things first getting into the shortlist.This trend is gaining momentum and most organisations have taken note of this and what I have seen them do is pre-screening(before written test) with the hiring department where the raw data of current/former employees can be retrieved easily unlike asking their current/former supervisors who may collude with them(candidates) in the falsification process. Initially the reference checks was majorly sent to the current/former supervisor but it's no longer business as usua...