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Mogadishu (AX) – In an unyielding battle against extremism, the Somali National Army (SNA) has bravely confronted imminent threats, quelling a spree of violence unleashed by Al-Shabaab in the Middle Shabelle region. Who were the faces behind this repelled assault? Five names stand stark on the list of those brought down—gridders of terror no more. Over the past 48 hours, the stage was set in the dust-swept arena of El-Ali Ahmed. The SNA, with staunch resolve, dismantled a lattice of malevolence that sought to unsettle local…

Kylian Mbappe Strikes Thrice as Real Madrid Surges Past Manchester City It was a night of zest and undeniable talent in Madrid. Oil paintings of the past, touched by the vivacity of present actions, unravel themselves magnificently when you speak of the UEFA Champions League. Under the grandeur of the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid danced past Manchester City's defenses, thanks largely to Kylian Mbappe's phenomenal hat-trick. But what lies behind such performances, and how did a single player tilt the balance so heavily?…

In an obscure corner of the world, far from the eye of most international media, the Al-Karrar office has metamorphosed into something more sinister—a financial command center crafted intricately for the Islamic State’s sprawling empire, extending its dark reach from Afghanistan to Mozambique. Picture a warren of clandestine activities where ancient hawala networks blur seamlessly with cutting-edge cryptocurrency transactions, a place surviving on the gritty art of extortion. Entire economies within these insurgent zones…

Mogadishu (AX) – The tapestry of diplomatic relations often weaves itself in unexpected patterns. Recently, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi found himself at the center of a swirling storm of speculation, dismissing allegations that the federal government barred former Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Rooble from securing diplomatic passport clearance for a journey to South Africa. During a candid discourse with VOA Somalia, Minister Fiqi painted a picture of respect and regard for Rooble, highlighting…

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A federal judge, in a bold move to preserve justice, has clamped down on courtroom access amid the Feeding Our Future fraud trial after alarming allegations arose. Could tampering be at play? It might sound like a movie plot, but the reality in Judge Nancy Brasel's courtroom is a somber one, as she now navigates allegations of an attempt by a defendant's associate to compromise a key witness. On Wednesday, Judge Brasel announced a severe restriction: anyone associated with defendants in related cases, but…

“What is politics but the art of pulling wool over the eyes of the people?” mused a seasoned diplomat over coffee once. With these words echoing in my mind, let me delve into a story that adds another layer to the intricate tapestry known as Somali politics. On a balmy Thursday, the air was heavy with anticipation at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The reason? The unexpected arrival of Mohamed Hussein Roble, a man who once steered Somalia from the turbulent raft as its Prime Minister. This, however, was…

Life has a peculiar way of throwing us curveballs, doesn’t it? On a seemingly innocuous Monday, amidst the icy embrace of a post-snowstorm Toronto, an unexpected drama unfolded. Picture it: A Delta Air Lines regional jet, buffeted by merciless winds, flipped upside down as it landed at Toronto Pearson Airport, leaving 18 injured out of the 80 souls aboard. The ferocity of nature doesn’t often show mercy, but somehow, this time, lives were spared. Why did an aircraft that braves the skies end up on its back in the snow? As…

In the remote and arid expanses of Mandera County, an air of tension hangs heavily over the desolate landscape. A seemingly ordinary morning was disrupted by an alarming development: detectives had detained two individuals linked to an unsettling conspiracy. Their objective? To abduct foreigners engaged in a pivotal government project, which, ironically, promises to bring much-needed infrastructure improvements to this marginalised region. The two men, as disclosed by Mandera County Criminal Investigations Officer Pius…

Mogadishu (AX) – At the heart of a bustling Mogadishu, a significant meeting unfolded on Tuesday. Somali Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, Mohamud Adan Gesod, welcomed Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, into a dialogue centered on the future of Somali ports—a future intricately tied to the narrative of rebuilding and hope. How many times has the world heard tales of reconstruction in post-conflict zones? Yet here it was, raw and earnest, unfolding in the flesh, where rebuilding isn’t just about bricks…

Baidoa (AX) — In a turn of events that can only be described as harrowing yet hopeful, the security forces in Somalia's South West State have succeeded in rescuing four children, much to the relief of their anguished families. These children—each tender and impressionable—found themselves in the clutches of the notorious Al-Shabaab, a scourge force bent on enlisting them into their militant ranks as child soldiers. Can one truly grasp the enormity of such a violation? Local authorities announced this heartening news on…