Somalia

Mogadishu Overhaul: Police Commissioner Axed Amid Scandals MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) — The Federal Government of Somalia has booted their Police Commissioner, Sulub Ahmed Firin, swapping him out amid swirling accusations of human trafficking, child exploitation, and rampant corruption. At their routine rendezvous on September 26, the federal cabinet declared the ousting of Sulub and the installation of Asad Osman, notorious by the moniker…

  Somali and Turkish officials have inked a bilateral pact to bolster cooperation in the realm of financial intelligence. Captured at the signing event in Ankara, we have Amina Mohamed Ali, at the helm of Somalia’s Financial Reporting Center (center), alongside Hassan Keymak, who steers Turkey’s Financial Intelligence Unit (MASAK) (right).  Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Turkey have cemented an accord to elevate collaboration on financial intelligence sharing. This landmark agreement, signed in Ankara, unites Somalia's…

Born in 2008 amidst the nomadic life of the Sanaag region, Arafat Mahamud Jama's journey to an elite scholarship in the United States is a saga of grit and endurance. His family's exodus from pastoral life to village settlement due to climate change marked the beginning of his remarkable odyssey.

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) — The heart of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, bustled with activity on Tuesday as the Chinese Embassy rolled out the red carpet to celebrate 75 years since the birth of the People's Republic of China.

At Galkayo Hospital's stabilization center in Somalia, a kid battling malnutrition receives care from an International Medical Corps doctor and nurse. Ever since the civil war, Somalia’s been chasing progress in many sectors, yet its healthcare system lags critically. For a nation teeming with over 15 million souls, providing decent medical services is a Herculean task, rife with obstacles but peppered with potential for a brighter future. Challenges in the Healthcare System Much of Somalia stumbles with a severe lack of…

In today’s world, your attention is the most coveted treasure, even more than gold or oil. We live in a digital age where who you focus on and how you engage with your surroundings hold immense value. Social media giants, entertainment moguls, and ad agencies have built empires based on capturing and holding your gaze. Imagine a world where no one logged into social media for just a day or two. The endless scrolling, liking, and sharing would come to a halt. This simple pause would shake the very foundations of these…

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid’s French forward, netted his team’s second goal past Alaves' defender Moussa Diarra during their Spanish league clash at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Sept. 24, 2024. (AFP) MADRID: Keep the confetti on standby, Kylian Mbappe struck gold again! Bagging his sixth goal in five matches, he propelled Real Madrid to a 3-2 victory over Alaves on Tuesday. This win nudged them tantalizingly close to top chaser Barcelona in the Spanish league standings. Since donning the Los Blancos jersey, Mbappe’s been…

Construction of $215M Road Linking Somalia and Ethiopia Faces Delays Over Security Issues NAIROBI, Kenya - Engineers in Kenya have hit the brakes on the construction of a major road intended to bolster connections between Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia due to escalating insecurity in the northeastern region. A spike in Al-Shabaab attacks is largely to blame. This 740-kilometer stretch of road aims to enhance regional socio-economic activities, particularly significant as Somalia recently joined the East African Community…

He declared that the nation is set on establishing a resilient telecom infrastructure to enable the same goals. "Telecom is essential for emergency response and disaster management. Today's assembly shows our collective resolve to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of the Somali populace," he articulated. “We are determined to build a strong and durable telecom infrastructure capable of efficiently handling emergencies. This infrastructure will bolster our national capabilities in disaster management, early warning…

Kismayo (AX) – On Tuesday, Jubbaland Darwish forces clashed intensely with al-Shabab insurgents in the Lower Jubba region. At least six al-Shabab fighters lost their lives, and others were injured in the conflict. The skirmish erupted on the fringes of Janay Abdalla village, a crucial location near Kismayo. The second battalion of the Jubbaland Darwish army initiated the assault against al-Shabab members, who were seen preparing for an attack. A Jubbaland Darwish army officer conveyed to national media that their forces…