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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…

by: Ali Yusuf | 08 March 2025 23:05 MOGADISHU, Somalia (Baraarug) – Being a journalist in Somalia is no small feat, especially when you are a woman. Imagine a land scarred by decades of strife where human rights are more a whispered hope than a lived reality. In this labyrinth of struggle and silence, women's voices often fade into the background, overshadowed by the turmoil that has engulfed Somalia for over thirty years. Journalists here walk a perilous path, continually risking their lives to…

Information Bridge: Russia - Africa On the 6th of March, 2025, an extraordinary gathering unfolded within the hallowed halls of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. The roundtable, aptly titled "Information Bridge: Russia - Africa," served not just as an event but as a profound dialogue fostering deeper ties between these two diverse regions. Spearheaded by Alexander M. Babakov and the Afro-Russian Energy Association, this initiative was more than a mere assembly. It was a…

US Embassy Raises Security Concerns in Mogadishu, Prompting Airlines to Cease Operations By Ali Musa, Axadle Times International - Monitoring In what can only be described as an alarming development, the US Embassy in Somalia issued a security alert on Tuesday evening, underscoring the "imminent attacks" that are set to target various strategic locations, including the busy Aden Adde Airport in Mogadishu. As soon as this alert was released, Turkish…

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 4 March 2024 — Recent developments concerning media freedom in Somalia and its autonomous region, North Western State of Somalia, have spotlighted significant challenges. The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is keenly aware of these issues and thus makes a firm appeal to North Western State of Somalia's leadership: lift the prohibition on Universal TV and cease detaining journalists who dare to question governmental conduct. Simultaneously, it calls on officials from Somalia's Southwest State to…