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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.…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – A wave of fury swept through Somalia as its leaders dispatched an entirely male delegation to the 6th Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) conference in New York, including a top military figure, General Bashir Mohamed Jama. His murky past includes allegations of orchestrating the assault on detained women. General Jama once led the Somali Prison Corps and served as the National Intelligence Agency's head. He's now the Minister of Family and Human Rights. Taking on ministerial duties in July after…

ABUJA, Nigeria — Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) Voices Concern Over Governmental Oversight In a bold move, SERAP has entreated Nigeria's leader, President Bola Tinubu, to halt the misuse of security forces to stifle the populace's freedoms. The organization implored the administration to command the Department of State Services (DSS) to retract a defamation suit launched against SERAP, allegedly by agency affiliates. This request surfaced in an open dispatch dated October 19, 2024, penned…