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GAROWE, Somalia (via KAAB TV) – Ethiopia found itself in the crosshairs after an unexpected move by Somalia's government. The announcement came from none other than Foreign Minister Ahmed Fiqi, a onetime Islamic Courts Union member—an alliance giving rise to Al-Shabaab. He hinted that Somalia might consider backing Ethiopian rebels if Addis Ababa persists with its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland. On Thursday, Fiqi stated, "Ethiopia’s continuation with the MoU opens the door for Somalia to establish…

GAROWE, Somalia (AXADLE) – There's a new twist in Somalia’s ongoing unrest. According to a fresh report from the International Crisis Group, the Islamic State in Somalia (IS-Somalia) has been beefing up its coffers and building clan support, even though its operational muscle remains pretty lean. Being smaller fish in the jihadist pond compared to Al-Shabaab, IS-Somalia has still managed to make waves both locally and on the global stage. Nesting in the craggy nooks of Puntland’s Bari province, IS-Somalia doesn’t look like…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – Tragedy struck the Kahda district on Saturday when two bomb blasts claimed five lives and left eight wounded, according to local officials. Abdullahi Abdirahman, the Commissioner of Kahda District, revealed that the initial explosion occurred in a lively greenfield area where youth regularly congregate for selfies and social media videos. The second blast erupted soon after rescue teams had arrived, compounding the devastation. "The bomb exploded on the roadside while young folks were…

Paris - This month’s nutrition screening by Sudanese health authorities and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) at Zamzam camp in North Darfur paints a grim picture: malnutrition is spiraling out of control. Supplies are running dry, forcing us to pull back on services. The United Nations and international stakeholders in humanitarian negotiations must explore all avenues, including airdrops, to swiftly deliver food and essentials. “These results only reinforce the calamity we've been alerting about for months—daily, things…

WASHINGTON, United States (AXADLE) - America’s Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has rolled out new sanctions against the Russian media conglomerate RT, accusing it of operating as "an extension of Russia's spy network." RT, short for Russia Today, is a state-financed Russian TV channel. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Blinken asserted that RT is part of a larger ecosystem of Kremlin-sponsored media aiming to "subvert American democracy." The US State Department alleged that RT, formerly dubbed Russia Today, is…

GENEVA, Switzerland (AXADLE) - Swiss officials have blocked over $310 million, originating from various bank accounts tied to India's Adani Group. This maneuver is part of an extensive investigation into claims of financial shenanigans. Accusations alleging money laundering, fraud, and stock manipulation reemerged recently. These claims gained traction in 2023, courtesy of a scathing report by Hindenburg Research. Gautam Adani's enterprise has firmly rebuffed these renewed allegations. This probe isn't confined to Swiss…

By: H.E. Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed In the last ten years, the United Nations General Assembly has frequently grappled with critical global issues, from sustainable development to conflicts between states. Traditionally, the Assembly has delivered strong condemnations. Yet, today's urgent challenges call for a leap from mere words to decisive, concrete actions. With the 79th session on the horizon, hopes are pinned on finding tangible solutions to the crises that plague regions and affect millions worldwide. Global…

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (AXADLE) - Extending heartfelt congratulations to Ethiopia, Djibouti's long-time ruler, President Ismail Omar Guelleh, marked the advent of Ethiopia's new year 2017 on September 11, per the Ethiopian calendar. "Big congrats to Ethiopia on ringing in 2017! Wishing y'all prosperity and growth. Here's to deepening our nations' cooperation and solidarity," Guelleh shared on his official X account. "Big congrats to Ethiopia on ringing in 2017! Wishing y'all prosperity and growth. Here's to deepening our…

NIAMEY, Niger (AXADLE) – Niger's Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have inked supplementary financing pacts to amplify the Family Farming Development Programme across crucial regions like Maradi, Tahoua, Zinder (ProDAF MTZ), and Diffa (ProDAF Diffa). Inking the deal for Niger was Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine. On IFAD's behalf, Bernard Hien, the Regional Director for West and Central Africa, took the pen. This fresh injection of funds is…

NAIROBI, Kenya (AXADLE) - The gears are turning for a Kenyan construction firm, as Kingsley Construction Limited pushes forward with plans to auction off the Somali Embassy in Nairobi. The reason behind this dramatic move? An unpaid renovation bill that has been gathering dust since 2016, amounting to KSh 25.6 million (roughly $174,080 USD). Last Thursday, with anticipation palpable in the courtroom, Somalia's plea to unfreeze the embassy's bank accounts at Premier Bank Limited was turned down by a Kenyan judge. High Court…