A Perilous Conflict Brewing in the Horn of Africa

  Ethiopia and Somalia are on the brink of escalating tensions over port access, captured in a photograph by Tommy Trenchard from Panos Pictures. The Horn of Africa stands as one of the most unstable regions globally, encapsulating nations like Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. This area has endured conflicts such as the war between Ethiopia and Eritrea, Ethiopia's internal strife, and the chaos in Somalia due to a relentless jihadist movement. External influences, especially those from the Gulf, consistently compete…

Northeastern State Condemns NCC Gathering and Opposes Appointment of New Federal Police Chief

Garowe (AX) – The Northeastern State Information Minister, Mohamud Aydid Dirir, has taken a jab at the National Consultative Council (NCC) gathering happening in Mogadishu, as well as the recent naming of Somalia’s new police chief.Dirir, speaking from Garowe on Thursday, voiced his doubts concerning the NCC’s competence in tackling Somalia’s significant troubles, particularly highlighted in Baidoa and Northeastern State."This meeting is superfluous and ineffective in resolving Somalia’s pressing challenges, especially those…

Turkey Initiates Oil and Gas Exploration Off the Shores of Somalia

ANKARA - Come this weekend, Turkey's ship Oruc Reis will journey into the waters off the coast of Somalia, commencing a daring adventure to discover oil and gas treasures beneath the waves. The Turkish Energy Ministry made waves with this revelation on Thursday. Having inked a deal in March, Turkey and Somalia are ready to explore a significant stretch of about 5,000 square clicks, searching for that elusive black gold. Standing by to cheer the vessel off on Saturday morning is none other than President Recep Tayyip…

What is the duration of exercise required to achieve noticeable weight loss results?

The path to weight loss involves several crucial steps. One of the first is to make sure that you exert yourself long enough when you exercise to achieve noticeable results. We asked the experts to learn how long you need to exercise to start seeing weight loss results. So, lace up your sneakers and get ready to sweat! Research shows how important exercise is to overall well-being. Significant indeed evidence shows that lifelong physical activity is linked to a longer health span, delaying many…

Northeastern State’s Bold Boycott Casts a Shadow Over Somalia’s National Consultative Discussions

Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's National Consultative Council (NCC) wraps up its important meeting on Thursday in Mogadishu. This summit is a hotspot where both federal and regional bigwigs are charting a course to tackle Al-Shabaab head-on. There's also some juicy behind-the-scenes drama with Northeastern State that can't be ignored. Gathered over two days, orchestrated by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the assembly zeroes in on boosting efforts against Al-Shabaab, which the Somali leadership brands as "Khawarij,"…

Somali Troops Free Small Town Amidst Halted Campaign Against Al-Shabaab

Somali Troops Reclaim Key Location Amid Slow Progress in Fight Against Al-Shabaab MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Somali National Army (SNA) has reclaimed Ali Yabal, a crucial town situated approximately 18 kilometers from Eeldheer in the Galgaduud region, from Al-Shabaab militants. This development marks a notable advancement for government forces after over a year of sluggish movement in their campaign against these insurgents. The specifics of this maneuver remain somewhat elusive. The SNA has indicated that this was part of a…

Confrontations Between Israel and Hezbollah in the UNIFIL Area of Ireland

Israeli ground troops have been engaged in confrontations with Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, a region where Irish forces oversee United Nations peacekeeping operations. This morning, Arabic news outlets reported that sources from Hezbollah disclosed ongoing clashes with Israeli soldiers "who have breached the boundaries of Maroun El-Ras." Situated along the blue line—the informal boundary demarcating Israel from Lebanon—the town lies roughly 5 kilometers away from Camp Shamrock, the primary Irish base in…

Liverpool Achieves Confident Start in Champions League by Securing Second Victory Against Italian Team

Liverpool is navigatin’ what folks reckon to be one of the beefiest fixture lists in the new-fangled Champions League with stunning finesse.They’ve dismissed not one but two Italian clubs with admirable ease, first handing AC Milan a 3-1 defeat at San Siro, then neatly notching a 2-0 victory over the lesser-known Bologna on Wednesday. Next up, Liverpool will face two German teams, including Bayer Leverkusen led by former Anfield icon Xabi Alonso; shortly after, two Spanish sides await, including an encounter with reigning…

Exploring the Meeting of Somali Political Leaders at the NCC in Mogadishu

Inside Somali Political Leaders' NCC Gathering in Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia - Recently taking center stage, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud summoned a crucial meeting of the National Consultative Council (NCC) in Mogadishu. This rare assembly of Somali leadership comes amidst persistent security hurdles and pressing threats to the nation's sovereignty. Sparking off today, this Thursday gathering occurs as Somalia grapples with Ethiopian threats concerning Red Sea access. This tension prompted Somalia to forge a defense…

Hiiraan Regional Leaders and Elders Dismantle Unlawful Checkpoints Disrupting Trade in Beledweyne

Beledweyne (AX) – In a significant community triumph, Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, the esteemed leader of the Hawadle tribe, has navigated the successful dismantling of numerous rogue checkpoints along the stretch between Beledweyne and El-gal in the Hiiraan territory.Flanked by Hiiraan's regional chief, Muse Salad Wehliye, and a cohort of respected elders, the leader embarked on a mission to clear the main artery linking Mataban and Beledweyne. These makeshift barricades had been a notorious thorn in the side of…