Somalia
Al-Shabab in Somalia: Firepower Alone Can’t Erase Beliefs
The Somali government’s efforts to push back against al-Shabab are hitting snags due to the group’s cunning and divisive strategies.
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West-Africa
Somali Opposition Advises President Hassan Sheikh Against Prolonging His Term
From left to right: Former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, once-Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire, and Opposition Leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame have…
Somalia
Oruc Reis from Turkey Embarks on Voyage to Discover Somalia’s Hidden Oil Riches
Mogadishu (AX) — The Turkish research vessel, Oruc Reis, is embarking on a groundbreaking voyage to explore oil off Somalia’s coast. This…
West-Africa
Two-Year-Old Somali Child Among Four Fatalities in English Channel Voyage
Mogadishu (AX) — Tragedy struck as a two-year-old Somali boy was counted among four migrants who perished while daring to traverse the…
West-Africa
Over 100 al-Shabaab Militants Fatally Targeted in Somali Military Campaigns
Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur announced during a press gathering in Mogadishu that ongoing military efforts are utilizing both ground forces and…
East-Africa
UN Representative Voices Worry Over Somalia-Ethiopia Friction, Urges for Peaceful Dialogue
Mogadishu (AX) – The Acting Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, James Swan, has voiced his worries about the simmering unrest…
East-Africa
General Muhoozi Criticizes U.S. Envoy Following Sanctions on Ugandan Police Leaders
Gen Muhoozi happens to be the son of the President. The word on the grapevine from the US embassy is their staff…
Somalia
The Misalignment of Federalism and Somalia: A Troubling Failure
Back when Somalia first dipped its toes into federalism, there was real hope in the air—an honest chance to stitch our country…
West-Africa
The Intolerable Burden of Hope: Understanding Why Somali Millennials Are Losing Belief in Transformation
Somalia’s young’uns, especially those who sprouted just as the Siad Barre regime fizzled out, know naught but turmoil. Drama and chaos have…
North-Africa
Donors and Troop Providers Anxious About Egypt’s Emerging Role in Successor to Atmis Mission
In the whirlwind of regional politics, the involvement of Egypt in Somalia’s security landscape has sparked a fair amount of jitters among…
Somalia
Dahabshiil Eliminates ‘North Western State of Somalia’ from Its Platforms Following Directive from Somali Government
Mogadishu (AX) — In a twist of fate, Dahabshiil, a heavyweight in international financial services, decided to scrub any mention of ‘North…
