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The feeling in the air is urgent—a call for action packed with fervor and desperation, and why not? This open letter, penned by the steely hands of the National Movement Against Oppression, is nothing short of a rallying cry. Received by the well-respected Horn Observer, it seeks to lay bare the skeletons rattling in the closet of Somali politics, giving the international community more than just a nudge—it’s a plea for intervention. To: Concerned Governments and International Jeopardies Subject: An Imminent Need to Stem…

In a move that has set tongues wagging and political analysts buzzing, Finland's fiery Interior Minister and far-right party luminary, Meri Rantanen, made a journey to the heart of Somalia. According to a cryptic note on the Finnish Interior Ministry’s webpage, the purpose of Rantanen's sojourn was to explore possible avenues for sending Somali asylum seekers back to their homeland. The timing of this visit raises a few eyebrows, suggesting it might be more of a political gambit than anything else—perhaps a slick move…

In the labyrinthine streets of Mogadishu, a recent incident echoed with the grim aftermath of desperation and miscalculation when two individuals were claimed by the very danger they sought to wield. On a day like any other, the Somali police reported an unintentional yet deadly commotion—a bomb detonated prematurely, implicating the two men who were assembling it. Eyewitnesses recounted the chilling scene: the chaos as emergency responders rushed to the site, discovering the men gravely injured, clinging to life mere…

Ah, the whispers of change are blowing through the vibrant streets of Hargeisa. For North Western State of Somalia's newly minted President, Abdirahman Abdillahi Irro, it seems the dance of diplomacy is about to begin. Elected in a whirlwind of political fervor last November, Irro is now stepping onto the international stage, his first leap taking him to the shimmering desert landscapes of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as reported by Kaabtv. Now, why the UAE, you might wonder? Why not the rugged highlands of Ethiopia or…

In the span stretching from March to September of 2024, a group that rarely claims the spotlight – the Special Support Groups (SSG) – basked in a series of successes that could easily rival the plots of action-packed thrillers. This elite commando unit, woven into the very fabric of the Sudanese Armed Forces, ventured into perilous territories, epitomizing valor and audacity. Their quests were not for fame or fortune but to liberate hostages and shield human lives from imminent danger. Let’s zoom in for a moment. Picture…

It was an alarming surprise for the residents of Bosaso and Mareero—a spectacle that left them wide-eyed and whispering in hushed tones. More than a hundred dolphins, majestic creatures of the sea, decided to make an unforeseen appearance along the shores of Somalia's Puntland. But this wasn't just another playful frolic in the surf. It was a worrying sight that had both locals and officials scratching their heads. In today's digital age, nothing escapes the watchful eye of social media, and sure enough, videos quickly made…

In a scene that unfolded with the kind of tension you only find in a Hollywood thriller, Garowe, Puntland, became the nerve center of a high-stakes battle against the notorious Daesh group—modern-day pirates of terror who lurk in the shadows, ready to pounce. The echoes of chaos reverberated as one brave soul of the Puntland army made the ultimate sacrifice, while three of his comrades were left nursing their wounds after an insidious drone attack. The ambush played out in the once tranquil, now embattled, Janno Jiifta—a…

GAROWE, Somalia (AXADLE / KAAB TV) – Tucked away on the outskirts of the sun-drenched city of Garowe lies the Shabelle camp—a place painted with the tales of adversity and resilience. This sprawling sea of patched-together shelters provides sanctuary to thousands of displaced souls from across Somalia, each seeking refuge from the relentless tides of drought and conflict. You can almost feel the palpable struggle beneath the layers of canvas and metal that make up this temporary haven. As of the middle of 2023, the United…

In recent years, Somalia—navigating through its legacy of cash-dominated transactions—has embarked on an odyssey that promises to redefine its financial landscape. For ages, this East African nation found itself tethered to the constraints of limited banking services, with a paltry 15% of its populace reaping the benefits of formal banking. Most banks seemed to cling to urban locales as if those sprawling cityscapes were anchoring them, leaving rural and nomadic communities feeling like mere afterthoughts. It’s a place where…

MOGADISHU, Somalia, 22 January 2025 – There's a fresh breeze of relief blowing through the corridors of the Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) today. After a tense week, journalist Shafi’i Abdi Mohamed, popularly known by his compatriots as Shaaciye, is back to navigating the bustling streets of Hargeisa rather than pacing a cell. Shaaciye's time behind bars began under a tense cloud on Thursday, 16 January 2025, casting a shadow over both his life and the broader landscape for press freedom in North Western State of…