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Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Chelsea: A Dance of Precision and Power How did a match that many might have overlooked become the talk of the town? This past weekend at the Amex Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion crafted a masterclass, overcoming Chelsea with a roaring 3-0 victory in the Premier League. But let me tell you—this was not just about goals; it was about how they got there. On any given day, a humble seaside town can emerge as the epicenter of sporting excellence, with one team sparking a revolution against…

Mogadishu (AX) – On a typical scorcher of a Saturday, under the merciless sun of El-Hero in the Mahaas district, a noteworthy arrest unfolded. Mohamed Rashid Abdi Hussein, once the chairman of the Ganuribad area in Somalia's Hiiraan region, found himself in handcuffs. The reason for his capture? A damning discovery: receipts from Al-Shabaab, the notorious militant group, left little room for doubt. These were not your ordinary receipts—they were felonious tokens, empowering a regime of illegal taxation on unsuspecting…

Global Shift: Is Abdul Qadir Mumin Leading the Islamic State? Mogadishu (AX) — The quiet hum of intelligence networks across nations is singling out a name with increasing urgency: Abdul Qadir Mumin. Rumblings echo that Mumin, erstwhile leader of IS-Somalia, may have ascended to worldwide command of the Islamic State (IS) network. Could this signify a strategic directional shift for a militant group long anchored in the heart of the Middle East? According to an incisive United Nations Sanctions…

Mogadishu (AX) — In an exhilarating stride toward bolstering the nation's football prowess, Somalia has unveiled its inaugural Youth Football Development Center in Baidoa this week. This initiative underscores a momentous chapter in the country's grassroots infrastructure, a dream long nurtured by the Somali Football Federation (SFF). Can this be the dawn of a new era for Somali football, one wonders? Baidoa, nestled 246 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu, has become the canvas for this ambitious football project. Here,…

Four goals, four red cards, and a nail-biting equalizer—moments like these carve out English soccer folklore.Goodison Park, hosting its 120th and final Merseyside derby, set the stage for an unforgettable night on Wednesday.Everton's skipper, James Tarkowski, soared an unexpected shot into the net roof minutes into stoppage. This breathtaking kick—virtually the game's last—ignited jubilant celebrations among fervent fans at one of football's most hallowed grounds, destined for demolition when the season closes."Unbelievable…

Mogadishu (AX) — Amid the scenes of bustling markets and vibrant streets in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, whispers of hope rise, echoing with the dreams of young footballers poised to make history. The anticipation is palpable. On February 13, in the heart of Cairo where grand history resides, the next chapter for Somalia’s burgeoning football talent unfolds with the draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, precisely at 13:45 local time. Is this the dawn of a new era for Somali…

Just two days have passed since President William Ruto faced an unexpected chorus of boos during his recent four-day tour of the Northeastern region. In response, leaders from the Somali community have reached out with heartfelt apologies, seeking to mend any rift. It's often said that words have power, and it's evident that this community recognizes this timeless truth.Taking center stage at a press conference in Isiolo on a quiet Sunday afternoon, the elders, led by Abdulkadir Shariff—who wears the mantle of the…

In a narrative worthy of a script—perhaps a modern-day David versus Goliath tale—the FA Cup saw an extraordinary upset on Sunday. Liverpool, the reigning Premier League leader, was unceremoniously ousted by beleaguered Plymouth from the Championship, England’s second tier, in a 1-0 clincher. The stakes were high: Liverpool was eyeing a historic quadruple, leading the Premier League with room to spare, atop their Champions League group, and just a step away from a final berth in the English League Cup. Yet, glory slipped…

After an exhilarating 1-1 stalemate in the Madrid Derby against Atletico Madrid last Saturday, Real Madrid clings tenaciously to their precarious one-point lead in La Liga. Intrigue swirls around a contentious penalty decision that saw Julian Alvarez confidently net his 17th goal in all competitions during the first half, only for Kylian Mbappé to respond with his inaugural goal in this storied rivalry during the second. Real Madrid's frustrations with officiating have been simmering. Just last week, Los Blancos sent a…

President Will Ruto addresses Wajir residents during his North Eastern tour on February 5th, 2025. President William Ruto's recent journey across North Eastern Kenya has stirred a complex array of questions and controversies, shaking the dusty plains where political ambitions converge with historical anomalies. Is this sojourn about redressing the historical marginalization of the Somali community in Kenya, or does it signal an opportunistic ploy to bolster electoral figures with potential foreign influence? As the 2027…