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Mogadishu Tragedy: Resilience Amidst Unforgiving Turmoil Edited By Ali MusaAxadle Times International–Monitoring In the heart of Somalia's bustling capital, Mogadishu, where resilience is both a necessity and a tradition, an unsettling event unfolded on an otherwise ordinary Tuesday. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's convoy became the target of a deadly bomb attack, a calculated strike that left a trail of destruction, claiming the lives of his devoted bodyguards as well as innocent civilians, among them an online…

Press Freedom and Challenges in Somalia Mogadishu, Somalia – March 17, 2025 – The air was tense in Mogadishu as the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) delivered a stern rebuke against a recent act that silenced one of their own. Journalist Bahjo Abdullahi Salad, known for her unyielding dedication to unveiling truths, became the center of a brewing storm after her recent reportage on public health hazards in the bustling Wardhiigley district. It was Saturday, March 15, 2025, when agents…

Mogadishu, Somalia (AX) — In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked conversations, Somalia's landscape of journalism faces a sudden tremor. The scene was set on a seemingly ordinary Saturday morning in Mogadishu when the tranquility of the city was disrupted. Members of Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) conducted a raid, leading to the unexpected detention of a well-regarded media personality, Ms. Bahjo Abdullahi Salaad, a reporter and newscaster with RTN. Witnesses described a swift operation.…

Lafoole Incident: A Community Gripped by Fear Amidst Unfolding Challenges In the early hours of Saturday morning, as dawn cautiously approached the Lafoole neighborhood, located approximately 25 kilometers south of Mogadishu, the tranquility of the moment was shattered. Lafoole, a vibrant yet vulnerable community near the town of Afgoi, woke up to the unsettling sound of unrest. According to local residents, militants, cloaked in the cover of darkness, briefly took control of the area. Residents, visibly…

A Cry from the Heart of the Congo: Child Soldiers in Danger Written by Ali Musa, Axadle Times International – Monitoring The Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, bursting with both natural resources and endless strife, has once again become a theater of heartbreaking human dramas. In the first two months of 2025, a somber report from Save the Children unveils an alarming reality — over 400 children have been recruited into armed conflicts. These are not just numbers; they are children, some as young as 14,…

Media Blackout Following Journalistic Attacks in Kampala Kampala, Uganda — In a bold and unified move, media organizations across Uganda have initiated a blackout against security agencies. This decisive step follows unsettling incidents of aggression targeting journalists during the recent Kawempe North by-election. The heartfelt decision to withhold coverage wasn't made lightly. According to key voices within the journalistic community, this choice stems…

Strategic Military Operation in Somalia: A Closer Look Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International – Monitoring In the bustling streets of Mogadishu, a press release from the command center of the Somali National Army has stirred up quite the buzz. As people across the nation are glued to their television screens, anxiously following updates from Somalia's Kaab TV, they find themselves pondering: "What is the price of peace?" “Courage is not the absence of fear, but…

Puntland Takes a Bold Step Against Money Laundering In the vibrant heart of Garowe, as the sun cast its golden hue over the land, an announcement was made that could reshape Puntland's financial landscape. Envision a room filled with the anticipation of possibility, where hope mingled with the weight of responsibility. This was the atmosphere when President Saeed Abdullahi Deni addressed a gathering of businessmen from the Bari region in the bustling city of Bosaso. With a resolute tone that was both…

Tragic Siege in Beletwein: A Test of Resilience By Ali Musa, Axadle Times International–Monitoring. In the quiet hours before dawn, a new chapter of turmoil unfolded in the bustling town of Beletwein, nestled in the central heart of Somalia. The militant group Al-Shabab, which maintains an affiliation with Al-Qaeda, unleashed its wrath upon the city's Qaahira Hotel. The dawn attack left at least seven innocent souls lost, with the siege showing no signs of…

Bujumbura, Burundi – A Nation Strained by Unprecedented Refugee Influx In a world already beset with myriad challenges, the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) turbulence has spilled over into its neighbor, Burundi. Facing what could be described as a humanitarian avalanche, Burundi stands witness to the largest wave of refugees it has seen in decades. What does this mean for a nation that is already grappling with its own set of hurdles? In less than a month's time, Burundi has opened its arms to…