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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) - In Mogadishu's bustling Hodan district on a sunny Wednesday, tragedy struck as two young entrepreneurs lost their lives and two more were harmed, adding to a troubling pattern of brutish assaults carried out by Al-Shabaab on businesses in the Somali capital. As daylight played witness to yet another attack, this grim event marks the eighth in two mere weeks, spotlighting Al-Shabaab’s increasing menace against steadfast shopkeepers who defy their diktat against surveillance systems. Authorities…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – Danger unfolded in Mogadishu as Somalia's telecom powerhouse, Hormuud Telecom, experienced a bold intrusion today. Armed individuals, sporting what appeared to be Somali government attire, burst into one of the company’s offices with a grievous agenda: to coerce a captive woman into making a cash withdrawal. According to a company announcement, a chaotic shootout ensued between the invaders and the office security detail, tragically ending the life of one attacker. "Two fellas wearing military…

Saamigado has hit a big milestone, now rubbing shoulders with the Somali Stock Exchange (SSE). As trailblazers in online brokerage in Somalia, this collaboration unlocks fresh opportunities for investors just about anywhere. A New Chapter for Somali Investors The SSE’s birth in 2015 was a game-changer for Somalia. Saamigado's new membership highlights the financial sector's ongoing evolution. The stock market is now a vital arena for people and institutions alike to engage in trading, sparking economic growth. This move is…

Trailblazer in the Making: Khadro Mohamed Hassan's Political Journey GAROWE, Somalia (KAAB TV) – From the bustling city of Mogadishu to the quieter streets of Garowe, Khadro Mohamed Hassan has lived a tale of ambition and determination. Born to a thriving medical practitioner, she’s a woman of progressive ideals despite her traditional family roots. Politics, a realm often viewed as off-limits to women in Somalia, beckoned her with an unwavering allure. Her aspirations were undeterred even after completing secondary…

AFGOYE, Somalia (AXADLE) – Clan tensions ran high on Saturday night when at least five members of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) were slain in Afgoye, some 30 kilometers from Mogadishu. Residents recounted to Kaab TV a dramatic scene as gunmen, possibly connected to the Somali government, stormed the house of a NISA officer, resulting in a deadly confrontation with his guards. The officer, along with four guards, met a grim fate during the assault. Local witnesses shared heart-wrenching details of…

BRICS+: A New Chapter Under Russia's 2024 Chairmanship BRICS+, encompassing Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is accelerating its influence under Russia's 2024 presidency. Its agenda to expand the bloc is steadily diminishing Western influence in the Global South while enhancing financial prowess through the New Development Bank. Over this year, BRICS has fortified economic ties, especially within Asia and Africa, and has been fervent in advocating the shift from the U.S. dollar in global…

In Garowe, nestled within Somalia's vast terrain, unemployment gnaws particularly fiercely at the youth. Amid this bleak landscape, a young trailblazer named Mohamed Qasim emerges with a heart full of ambition and a keen eye for solutions. Once a business administration student embroiled in the storm of job scarcity and nepotism's grip, Mohamed boldly charted his own course by launching Adeege Multi Services. His visionary enterprise seamlessly bridges the gap between workers armed with skills—think electricians,…

NAIROBI, Kenya (AXADLE) – Refugees and folks seeking asylum in Kenya now face an ultimatum. Kenya’s Ministry of Interior decrees they must hand over their passports or travel papers by month’s end, under threat of losing refugee status or getting booted out, legally speaking. This order comes on the heels of whispers that certain refugees have been globe-trotting with their native passports, stirring a ruckus about potential trickery and refugee system shenanigans. Refugees have been given 30 days to get with the program,…

BY - ROBERT WANJALA NAIROBI, Kenya (AXADLE) – In a surprising twist, numerous young Kenyan women, alongside peers from across East and West Africa, have found themselves en route to Russia, enticed by prospects of better employment. Unfortunately, these over 200 individuals ended up assembling armaments amidst the wartime chaos of Russia. The Russian government's struggle with labor shortages amid ongoing conflicts has turned these women's dreams of golden opportunities into sobering realities. They…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) - Salah Jama, the Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, faced the boot from the Upper House of the Federal Parliament on Saturday. This decision came after an investigating body found that he had been pocketing payments for a whopping two years without bothering to turn up for parliamentary duties. Somalia’s government is heavily bankrolled by international generosity. Almost all civil servants and key officials, right up to the bigwigs, get their payslips and perks courtesy of the World Bank and…