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The Somali Football Federation (SFF) finds itself in simmering hot water with a string of notable resignations from its cadre of international referees. This uproar is fueled by whispers of meddling, regional favoritism, corruption, and shortcomings in management, painting a turbulent picture. Leading the departures is the well-known referee, Mohamed Nur Muhudin. After many years of service, he handed in his resignation, slamming the SFF for its interference in referee autonomy, especially during big-time regional matches.…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – A wave of fury swept through Somalia as its leaders dispatched an entirely male delegation to the 6th Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) conference in New York, including a top military figure, General Bashir Mohamed Jama. His murky past includes allegations of orchestrating the assault on detained women. General Jama once led the Somali Prison Corps and served as the National Intelligence Agency's head. He's now the Minister of Family and Human Rights. Taking on ministerial duties in July after…

ABUJA, Nigeria — Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) Voices Concern Over Governmental Oversight In a bold move, SERAP has entreated Nigeria's leader, President Bola Tinubu, to halt the misuse of security forces to stifle the populace's freedoms. The organization implored the administration to command the Department of State Services (DSS) to retract a defamation suit launched against SERAP, allegedly by agency affiliates. This request surfaced in an open dispatch dated October 19, 2024, penned…

NEW YORK, United States (AXADLE) – The United Nations has urged Somalia to hand in its long-overdue National Report to the UNSCR 1540 Committee. Somalia is among just eight nations globally yet to meet this crucial mandate. This report plays a key role in detailing the actions the Somali government is implementing to deny non-state groups—like terrorist outfits—access to weapons of mass destruction (WMD), which include biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear arms. This duty encompasses addressing materials that may…

QARDHO, Somalia (AXADLE) – On Saturday, Qardho City wrapped up its four-day brain-busting powwow, diving into Puntland's path to democracy. The bash took a bow with Abdirizak Ahmed Said, the Speaker of the Puntland House of Representatives, sealing the deal. This gathering was a melting pot of heavy hitters like the Ministry of Interior, the Puntland Electoral Commission (PEC), the Puntland Development and Research Center (PDRC), Puntland Non-State Actors (PUNSAA), and a kaleidoscope of political parties, who were all…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – Concerns of potential poisoning arose as Somali Federal MP Mohamed Abukar Jacfar was hurriedly flown to Nairobi on Saturday when his health sharply declined. Initially, Jacfar was under medical care at Digfeer Hospital in Mogadishu due to a mysterious illness. Medical insiders disclosed that toxic agents were identified in his system, primarily impacting his stomach. Physicians at Digfeer notified his family that Somalia lacked the advanced treatment he required. An air ambulance swiftly…

Hargeisa, North Western State of Somalia (Kaab TV) – Exploring Israel's Strategic Interests Navigating the intricate maze of global politics, Israel has been eyeing the establishment of a military foothold in the self-declared independent realm of North Western State of Somalia, nestled in northern Somalia. This move is part of Israel's effort to enhance its defenses against threats from Yemen's Houthi rebels and to ramp up surveillance over the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait. According to the scoop from Middle…

MOGADISHU, Somalia, October 18, 2024 – A shocking event unraveled in the early dawn hours as Abduqadir Mohamed Nur, a journalist affiliated with the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), also known by his moniker Jakarta, was swept away from his residence in the Boondheere district. This audacious action was executed by armed operatives of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), leaving his family and Risaala Media Corporation, where he is employed, in disbelief. Mohamed Abduwahab Abdullahi, the director of…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – In a tragic incident on Wednesday afternoon, a catastrophic bomb explosion claimed seven lives and injured another six at a bustling tea shop within the Mogadishu Police Academy. An Al-Shabaab operative sacrificed himself, eyewitnesses confirmed. While people gathered for a leisurely afternoon tea, the unthinkable happened when the assailant struck. "Everyone was just sipping tea, engrossed in their own world. Suddenly, a blast knocked us off our feet," narrated Abdirahman Mohamed, who…

GAROWE, Somalia (KAAB TV) – In a provocative twist, Puntland State is pointing fingers at Somalia's central government, alleging intentional destabilization efforts in the Sanaag region. Lately, tension flared up in Sanaag, involving clan militias. The situation improved somewhat thanks to intervention by the Isaq and Dhulbahante elders. Meanwhile, pro-Makhir activists are reportedly hosting gatherings in Mogadishu, pushing for their own regional government. While addressing the public, Deputy President Ilyas Osman…