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Human Rights Concerns: The Rise of the Macawiisley Militia in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – Just how far can the thirst for security legitimise human rights abuses? This question lingers amidst growing unrest in Somalia, where the Macawiisley, a clan militia tied to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is drawing significant critical attention. Their transgressions, we frequently hear, have surged by 11% since 2022, as per the Somali Military Court's chairman, Hassan Ali Nur…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Kaab TV) – Pioneering Change: The Role of Female Journalists in Somalia In a land where the sands whisper tales of perseverance, Somali female journalists hold a tenacious torch, illuminating corners of society often left in shadow. Their mission transcends traditional media's boundaries — they raise a clarion call for human rights and bolster the fragile tendrils of democracy. An entire mosaic of voices once suffocated under the weight of exclusion finds representation through their…

Puntland Security: A Continuing Battle to Protect Stability In the early morning light that cloaked the busy port city of Bosaso, a new tale of vigilance emerged. The telephone wires buzzed with the news that Puntland's security forces had intercepted a singular vessel—a boat that, against all odds, carried not fishermen nor traders, but ominously, military uniforms and associated equipment. With every ripple of the sea, the implications lingered—where had this boat truly journeyed from? The Puntland…

The Hague, Netherlands: A Landmark Human Rights Case Takes Center Stage By Ali Musa Axadle Times International – Monitoring In a profoundly significant move, Member of Parliament Abdullahi Hashi Abib has launched a human rights lawsuit against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Premier Bank Limited at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Here lies a question: can justice prevail when power is on trial? This case, reminiscent of David against Goliath, challenges the ethics of governance intertwined with corporate…

Security Fears Soar Over Drone Encounter at Somalia's Presidential Palace In the hushed corridors of power in Mogadishu, the talk of drones has seldom been so resonant. On January 31, a daring drone incursion over Villa Somalia, the seat of the country's leadership, added vigorous fuel to smoldering security fears. Somali officials, alongside seasoned Western counter-terrorism analysts, found themselves pondering the implications of this electronic trespass. “It's like a bad dream coming true,” a security…

Unraveling Tragedy at Gobonimo Market: Another Fiery Blow to Hargeisa’s Resilience Amidst the bustling heart of Hargeisa, North Western State of Somalia, a sudden confluence of fire and smoke engulfed Gobonimo Market, raising alarming questions about the fragility of the city's essential commercial centers. As flames licked the sky, painting ominous shadows on the cityscape, the vulnerability of these bastions of trade unfolded, spiraling the community into a familiar yet distressing state of urgency. In the hushed early…

The date was January 23, 2025, when the venerable halls of Lomonosov Moscow State University reverberated with the voices of intellects from around the world. The Faculty of Global Studies played host to an ambitious International Scientific and Practical Conference titled "Russia, Brazil and Africa: Strengthening Cooperation of the Global South." Ever wonder how alliances of the intellect can craft answers to looming global threats and challenges? As Napoleon famously put it, "Imagination rules the world," and here it was…

Hargeisa, North Western State of Somalia - In an increasingly volatile region near the Djibouti-Ethiopia border, a series of drone strikes unfolded on January 30, 2025, engulfing the quiet Siyaru Kebele area in chaos. Sources confirm that more than eight lives were abruptly ended, while many were left nursing wounds both physical and emotional. The aerial assault paints a grim picture—one that's fast becoming the new normal for residents living on the edge of two nations. Siyaru Kebele, nestled within Ethiopia's…

Somali Journalists Syndicate Urges Release of Detained Journalist MOGADISHU, Somalia, 02 February, 2024 Journalism, often described as the first rough draft of history, faces a gripping challenge in Somalia. Sharif Abdi, an independent journalist with a critical eye, has become the latest symbol in this enduring struggle. On the evening of January 25, in the heart of Mogadishu's Waberi district, the quiet of night was disrupted as armed…

Garowe (Horn Observer) — In a decisive maneuver, U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized airstrikes against ISIS operatives nestled in the rugged terrain of the Golis Mountains in northeastern Somalia, specifically in the semi-autonomous region of Puntland. As U.S. officials confirmed, this strategic intervention aligns with the ongoing efforts of Puntland's forces, engaged in an arduous battle against the elusive terror network. Meanwhile, the Puntland Information Ministry has taken a firm stance, banning media outlets…