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Somalia's Political Crossroads: A Critical Moment On June 10, 2025, the Federal Government of Somalia made a move that left the international community reeling. With an unexpected demand, it called for the disbandment of the C6+ group—a coalition that includes global players like the United States, United Kingdom, the EU, the African Union, Ethiopia, and Kenya. State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar, justified this bold step with the rhetoric of national sovereignty. The C6+, he argued, was merely an "obsolete…

Somalia: A Step Backward MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – On June 14, 2025, a shadow loomed over Somalia's tentative progress. A figure controversial and polarizing, Mahad Mohamed Salad, accused of orchestrating a litany of abuses and fostering deep-seated clan favoritism, was reinstated as director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). His alleged ties to Al-Shabaab cast an even darker silhouette over the nation's landscape. His return doesn’t…

Mogadishu: A Battleground for Press Freedom June 13, 2025, in Mogadishu, Somalia – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) has issued a vehement condemnation following an audacious Thursday morning raid on Himilo Somali TV, a significant voice in the burgeoning landscape of privately-owned online television platforms in Mogadishu. The raid unfolded in dramatic fashion when armed operatives from the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) stormed the station, ostensibly to quash…

Somali Stock Exchange to Host Landmark Forum in Mogadishu Mogadishu, Somalia Edited By Ali Musa, Axadle Times International – Monitoring The Somali Stock Exchange (SSE) is poised to make history with the upcoming launch of the Somali Capital Markets Forum, set for June 23, 2025, in the vibrant city of Mogadishu. A milestone for Somalia's financial landscape, this event signals a bold move towards invigorating the nation's capital markets and capturing investment attention from near and far. Imagine…

When President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took office again in 2022, a wave of optimism swept through Somalia. Hopes soared, anticipating a significant revival. His second term was greeted with immense national and international support, embodied by his campaign mantra: "peace at home and with the world." Among his achievements were securing $4.5 billion in debt relief, lifting a longstanding UN arms embargo, and leading Somalia into the East African Community (EAC). The President also championed an…

When President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to office in 2022, optimism was palpable, and many felt Somalia was on the brink of a major transformation. His second term began with significant national and international goodwill, encapsulated in his manifesto’s slogan: peace at home and with the world. With the successful negotiation for debt relief totaling $4.5 billion, the lifting of a long-standing UN arms embargo, and Somalia’s entry into the East African Community (EAC), it seemed the future held promise.…

Press Freedom Under Threat: The Arrest of Journalists and Media Raids in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia – It’s a troubling time for media freedom in Somalia. The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) has issued a strong condemnation of recent actions taken against journalists and media outlets in the country. On the 6th of June, police in Galkayo, Puntland, arrested two journalists, and just days earlier, the Jubbaland TV studio in Mogadishu was raided with its equipment confiscated. On June 3rd, the scene at Jubbaland TV was…

North Western State of Somalia’s Diplomatic Foray: President Irro’s Strategic Visit to Ethiopia In a move that could reshape regional dynamics, President Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro of North Western State of Somalia is preparing for an impactful visit to Addis Ababa. The objective? High-level discussions with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, with the spotlight firmly on the contentious Red Sea Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Journey Towards Dialogue Sources within the North Western State of Somalia presidency…

Deadly Conflict in Beledweyne: A Clash Between Militia and Militants On a tense Saturday in the Garas Magan area of the Hiiraan region, a fierce battle unfolded between the Hawadle clan militia, known locally as Ma'awisley, and the infamous al-Shabaab militant group. This confrontation led to the death of a senior al-Shabaab commander, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict. Omar Abdukadir, a key commander of the Hawadle forces, shared insights into the recent clash. "Today, we engaged in another intense…

Struggles and Resilience at Abdalla Deerow School: A Haven for Girls’ Education in Baidoa BAIDOA, Somalia (Baraarug) – In a world where education is the cornerstone of development, how do you sustain a vision in the face of dwindling support? This is the pressing question at Abdalla Deerow Primary and Secondary School, an all-girls institution in Baidoa named after the late Abdalla Deerow Isak. A former minister and speaker of the Somali parliament, Isak was tragically assassinated, yet his legacy lives on through this…