Mogadishu (AX) — On a pivotal Sunday, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud threw open the doors to the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting at the grand presidential palace. The gathering aims to delve into pivotal issues: security, the path of nation-building, and the ever-critical subject of elections. As the meeting reconvened, it was against the backdrop of rocky relations between the federal government and regional powers. Leaders from Northeastern State and Jubbaland were noticeably absent, choosing to remain on the…
Jubaland’s Leader Dismisses Ruto’s Request, Bypasses NCC Discussions on Election Reforms in Somalia
Jubaland Boss Shuns Ruto's Request, Skips Somalia Election Overhaul Talks
NAIROBI, Kenya - In a twist nobody saw coming, Jubaland's head honcho, Ahmed Madobe, has tossed out an overture from Kenya's top dog, President William Ruto. The proposal sought his backing for the National Consultative Council (NCC) powwow, a gathering accused of enabling shady term extensions.
Madobe, known for clashing with the authorities in Mogadishu, reportedly got a special invite to Kenya, courtesy of Ruto. This tête-à-tête was prompted by…
Top 5 Gentle Cardio Exercises for Effective Weight Loss
When you want to lose weight, not every workout needs to be super intense to produce results. In fact, low-intensity cardio can be just as productive on your journey to shedding unwanted pounds. Low-intensity cardio is especially useful for those looking for something that's easier on the joints or enjoy a slower-paced workout. That's why we chatted with the experts to determine the best low-intensity cardio workouts for weight loss. (You can thank us later!)
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Lace up your sneakers and…
DCI Requests Public Assistance to Identify Key Suspect in Eastleigh Triple Homicide Investigation
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives are reaching out to the public for assistance in apprehending the main suspect in the tragic slaying of three women in Eastleigh.DCI reports reveal that surveillance footage captured Hashim Muhumed's car picking up the victims from their Eastleigh residence last week. The car was later linked to the crime scene. Hours after the abduction, the unfortunate victims were discovered lifeless at different spots. "The vehicle was located abandoned near the ENA Coach stage…
Turkey Seeks to Strengthen Connections with Africa at Djibouti’s Upcoming Summit
Turkey Sets Its Sights on Building Stronger Bonds with Africa at the Djibouti Summit
Next week, Turkey's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, will set out for Djibouti to engage in significant dialogues at the Turkey-Africa ministerial meeting, aiming to strengthen ties between Ankara and the African continent, as officials noted.
Turkey, a NATO ally, has been increasingly active on African soil in recent times. Its presence is marked by a hefty climb in trade — nearly eight times higher than before. It's also known…
Somalia’s Petroleum Minister Alleges Northeastern State President is Obstructing Oil Exploration Efforts
Mogadishu (AX) — Abdirisaaq Omar Mohamed, Somalia's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, accused Northeastern State of Somalia President Said Abdullahi Deni of putting roadblocks in the path of oil exploration within Northeastern State. During a media briefing in Mogadishu on Saturday, Minister Mohamed mentioned that President Deni tried to introduce a company of his own choosing for oil exploration, a move spurned by the federal government."President Deni seems keen to politicize the government's oil ambitions,"…
Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Reported to Claim at Least 30 Lives
Israeli forces have pulled back from a hospital complex in northern Gaza, just one day after they had launched an operation there. According to the Palestinian official news agency WAFA, at least 30 individuals perished in Israeli airstrikes on residential buildings in Beit Lahiya, a town in northern Gaza.
The health ministry in Gaza reported that Israeli troops apprehended numerous male medical personnel and a number of patients during their incursion into the hospital.
Authorities indicated that Israeli forces had…
Somalia Denounces Israeli Attacks on Iran, Urges for Regional Peace and Stability
Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali government has strongly criticized Israel's nocturnal strikes on Iran, branding them an infringement upon Iran's sovereignty and an affront to established global laws and norms.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Somalia issued a statement on Saturday reaffirming its resistance to any further intensification of hostilities in the Middle East. "Such expansion of conflict jeopardizes both regional tranquility and security," the ministry warned.
"Somalia emphatically calls upon the global community…
Georgia’s governing party takes the lead as initial results are announced.
The ruling party in Georgia appears poised to outpace the pro-Western opposition in a highly scrutinized legislative election, as reflected by initial results that suggest a setback for the Caucasus nation’s ambitions to join the European Union.
This crucial election in Georgia, nestled south of Russia, has been characterized by analysts as a pivotal moment that could steer the country towards either a European future or foster closer ties with Russia.
With approximately 70% of precincts reporting their tallies, the…
President Biden expresses optimism that Israel’s military action against Iran signals a turning point in escalating tensions.
Iran downplayed the recent air assault by Israel on its military assets, asserting that the damage inflicted was minimal. This comes as U.S. President Joe Biden urged for a cessation of hostilities that have escalated tensions in the Middle East into potentially dangerous territory.
In the early hours of yesterday, a multitude of Israeli fighter jets executed three separate waves of strikes targeting missile production facilities and other significant sites in the vicinity of Tehran and throughout western Iran, according to…