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Engaging with Elders in Adale: A Commitment to Peace In the heart of Somalia's Middle Shabelle region, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is not just meeting with local elders; he is weaving a tapestry of unity and resilience that aims to transform the landscape of Somalia's security challenges. As efforts ramp up against the formidable Al-Shabaab, labeled by the nation as a terror organization, these gatherings take on a deeper meaning, serving as more than just diplomatic exchanges. They become a battleground for…

The African Union's Resolute Stance in the Wake of Mogadishu Attacks In the heart of Mogadishu, where life pulses with resilience amidst adversity, the sounds of mortar attacks once again pierced the tense air. The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has strong words for these cowardly acts. Al-Shabaab’s recent mortar attacks on Aden Abdulle International Airport and adjacent residential areas reek of desperation and disregard for human sanctity. Who are the faces impacted by these…

A City Under Duress: Mogadishu Faces Another Onslaught In the heart of Somalia, Mogadishu's Adan Adde International Airport and the fortified Halane Compound, home to numerous foreign diplomats, came under siege on a recent Wednesday. The air was punctuated with the ominous sounds of mortars finding their marks, sending tremors through nearby neighborhoods. This assault, carried out by Al-Shabab, a notorious group linked with Al-Qaeda, has once again reminded the city of its fraught security landscape. The mortars, one…

Serbia and Somalia Explore Boundless Opportunities Together On a seemingly ordinary Tuesday, a significant conversation unfolded over the phone between two dedicated leaders, each passionately representing their nations — the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Republic of Serbia. This wasn't just a routine diplomatic exchange. Instead, this dialogue echoed the possibility of forging new paths in international politics, security, economy, and technology. Imagine a world where two countries,…

The Struggle for Press Freedom in Somalia In a world where the freedom of speech is all too often taken for granted, the recent events in Somalia serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of this fundamental right. The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and the Somali Media Association (SOMA) have been vocal in their condemnation of the arrest of five journalists from the Risaala Media Corporation. These arrests took place following a police raid on their station in Mogadishu on what seemed like an ordinary Tuesday…

MOGADISHU, Somalia – 18 March 2025 In the early hours of Tuesday in Mogadishu, tragedy struck the vibrant heart of Somali journalism. The hand of terror reached out, leaving in its wake the loss of a young and passionate journalist. Mohamed Abukar Mohamed, better known to his peers and listeners as Dabaashe, was only 31 when an Improvised Explosive Device detonated, claiming his life at his residence in the Ceel Gaabta area. Although the intended target, the president, survived this cowardly attack, the aftermath was…

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…