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Mogadishu, Somalia (AX) — In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked conversations, Somalia's landscape of journalism faces a sudden tremor. The scene was set on a seemingly ordinary Saturday morning in Mogadishu when the tranquility of the city was disrupted. Members of Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) conducted a raid, leading to the unexpected detention of a well-regarded media personality, Ms. Bahjo Abdullahi Salaad, a reporter and newscaster with RTN. Witnesses described a swift operation.…

Lafoole Incident: A Community Gripped by Fear Amidst Unfolding Challenges In the early hours of Saturday morning, as dawn cautiously approached the Lafoole neighborhood, located approximately 25 kilometers south of Mogadishu, the tranquility of the moment was shattered. Lafoole, a vibrant yet vulnerable community near the town of Afgoi, woke up to the unsettling sound of unrest. According to local residents, militants, cloaked in the cover of darkness, briefly took control of the area. Residents, visibly…

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…