Abdiwahab Ahmed 2521 posts 0 comments

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) — Al-Shabaab militants have amplified their campaign of lethal strikes, expanding the theater of violence beyond the capital. Monday marked the grim deaths of a businessman in Afgoye and a policeman in Jowhar. In the town of Afgoye, about 30 kilometers from Mogadishu, a local entrepreneur met a tragic fate at the hands of alleged Al-Shabaab operatives come nightfall. Their reason remains a puzzle. Pressing north to Jowhar, roughly 90 kilometers away, a police officer fell victim soon after he…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) — Al-Shabaab has ramped up its deadly vendetta against Mogadishu's commercial folks, adding three more to the body count in Daaru Salam on Monday. Folks nearby said attackers barged into a shop by Ahmed Gurey School, pulling the trigger on three storekeepers before making a speedy getaway. “Armed with pistols, they gunned down the merchants in their own shop,” a local shared, painting a grim picture of the assault. The Somali police have yet to toss in their two cents on the situation.…

Finnish Peace Envoy Visits Djibouti DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti (AXADLE) — Suldaan Said Ahmed, Finland’s Special Envoy for Peace Mediation in the Horn of Africa, jet-setted to Djibouti on Sunday. He huddled with key leaders to boost their cooperative mojo. The envoy, rubbing elbows with Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed and Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, hammered on Finland and Djibouti joining forces for peace mediation. "Though both Finland and Djibouti may be small on the map, they've got a significant role…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) - On Sunday, Somalia's National Consultative Council (NCC) resumed, hoping to pacify the ripples between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and regional leaders, triggered by debates on extending term limits and elections post-2026. The gathering, initially set for Saturday, October 26, was postponed, and the absence of Jubaland's head, Ahmed Mohamed Islan (Ahmed Madobe), was notable as Villa Somalia couldn’t bring him on board.  Puntland's leader, Said Abdullahi Deni, also gave the NCC a miss,…

Teacher’s Triumph in North Western State of Somalia: SOLTA Gets the Green Light HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia (AXADLE) - In an exciting breakthrough, the Ministry of Education and Science in North Western State of Somalia has officially recognized the North Western State of Somalia Teachers' Association (SOLTA), ushering in a new era for educators and academic advancement in the area. On September 30, 2024, an endorsement came from Dr. Ahmed Aden Buhane, the Minister of Education and Science. This nod gives…

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 26 October 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) has wrapped up another insightful training session, empowering journalists in Hirshabelle State, Somalia, to better report on climate change and advocate for climate justice. This comprehensive three-day program unfolded in Beledweyne, Hiiraan, between October 20th and 22nd, 2024, featuring 15 journalists hailing from the local community. The primary goal was to sharpen their climate-reporting skills, thereby enlightening residents on environmental…

— On a bright and spirited Thursday in Mogadishu, Zambian peacekeepers, part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marked Zambia's six-decade-long journey of independence with vibrant celebrations. Once known as Northern Rhodesia, Zambia broke free from British rule on October 24, 1964. The event, under the banner 'Honouring our Past, Welcoming Tomorrow,' saw an array of high-ranking ATMIS dignitaries. Among them were Sivuyile Thandikhaya Bam, the Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of…

Heartfelt Appeal and Accountability for Somali Journalist's Tragic Demise MOGADISHU, Somalia, October 26, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) voices outrage over the murder of Amun Abdullahi Mohamed, a trailblazing Somali-Swedish journalist, fatally shot in a serene hamlet in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle on October 18. A thorough probe into this grievous act is urgently demanded. Amun’s death occurred in Abdula Biroole, a village nestled about 40 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu. She fell victim to…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) - In a tense situation brimming with suspense and fear, Somali journalist Abduqadir Mohamed Nur, famously called Jakarta, found himself yanked from his home in Mogadishu's Boondheere district. On the early morning of October 18, agents from the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) executed a forceful abduction. Following this ordeal, Jakarta was let go but with a gag order knotting his right to talk with the media. It's like a scene ripped from a mystery novel, as Jakarta, engaged…

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.…