Somalia

On a seemingly ordinary Saturday morning, the tranquility in Mogadishu was abruptly shattered as smoke billowed ominously over parts of this sprawling city. Residents watched, bewildered and fearful, as mortar shells targeted areas teeming with life — notably, the vicinity of the National Theater, a cultural beacon that usually promises escapism and joy. Instead, on this fateful April 5th of 2025, it found itself at the heart of an unsettling scene. Mogadishu (AX) — Be it the pulsating heart of a city square or the serene…

Tribute to a Leader: The Untimely Demise of Colonel Nur Farey MOGADISHU, Somalia - A ripple of shock and sadness swept through the air when the tragic news echoed—Colonel Nur Farey, a distinguished senior commander of the Somali military, had fallen. On a day much like any other, near the hustling town of Afgooye, just southwest of the nation's pulsating heart, Mogadishu, this leader's life was abruptly stolen away. Witnesses recall that he was in the midst of communicating with his troops in an area known as…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring In the early afternoon hours of Saturday, a day that felt like any other, the air was heavy with anticipation among the Somali National Army as they diligently prepared for a new phase in their ongoing battle against extremism. Situated in the Ado-Diidible area, Lower Shabelle, the military’s collective focus was abruptly shattered by an act of violence. It was here that the life of a committed leader came to a sudden and tragic end. The commander of the esteemed…

Mogadishu – The political landscape of Somalia finds itself ensnared in a swirl of controversy as former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo voices strong opposition against the recent arrest of Abdirahman Suleyman Jama, head of the People's Political Organization. The Somali police took him into custody last Friday, marking a critical point in an ongoing political saga. Farmaajo, reflecting on this turn of events, has not been silent. "This arrest is a stark reflection of the political process and…

NAIROBI, Kenya - The landscape of regional politics is always in flux, presenting unexpected turns and challenges. Recently, Jubaland's President, Ahmed Madobe, has made headlines due to his significant visit to Nairobi, Kenya. This trip comes at a time when the Somali government has imposed a travel ban on officials from Jubaland. Yet, this has not deterred President Madobe from stepping into the bustling Kenyan capital. As the pages of history often reveal, relationships between nations and their leaders are ever…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International – Monitoring There are places on this earth where the gentle, seemingly innocent grains of sand become an unstoppable force of nature, reshaping lives with an unyielding grip on the future. Imagine waking up one day to find that your steadfast ally in life—your home—is slowly being consumed, silently and unhurriedly, by shifting sand dunes. This is the stark reality of 150 families in the Midnimo settlement, north of Kismayo, in Somalia's Lower Juba…

Chelsea Triumphs in Derby with Strategy and Resilience In the electric air of Stamford Bridge on a brisk Thursday evening, Chelsea managed to climb back into the Champions League qualification zone with a victory that was as much about grit as it was about skill. The match, a quintessentially ferocious Premier League derby against their London neighbors, Tottenham Hotspur, ended in a narrow but crucial 1-0 triumph for the Blues. At the heart of this pivotal moment…

In a vibrant dance of colors and commerce, Ethiopia has made significant strides in the global horticultural market. Speaking at the International Floriculture and Horticulture Trade Fair in Addis Ababa, Minister Girma Amente proudly announced that Ethiopia has garnered over 360 million U.S. dollars from horticultural exports in just the initial eight months of this fiscal year. Imagine a bustling exhibition hall, fragrant with the delicate aroma of freshly cut flowers. This is where, back in 2013, Addis Ababa…

Understanding the Persistent Threats: Pirates and Cruise Ships Imagine a serene cruise vacation turning into a scenario plucked from the pages of an adventure thriller. It's unsettling to even contemplate, isn't it? Yet history recounts moments when cruise ships found themselves under the menacing gaze of pirates. During a particularly audacious incident, passengers even resorted to throwing furniture in a bid to deter their attackers. Could this peril still lurk beneath the sunlit waves, and how do these magnificent…

Mogadishu — Axadle Times International The air in Mogadishu buzzes with the scent of change, yet, within the stately corridors of Somalia's Ministry of Defense, change seems to be just out of reach. A quiet storm brews as Abdikadir Mohamed Nur, the former Minister of Defense, declines to pass the baton to his successor, Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi. Jibril was appointed with much hope and anticipation on March 17, yet as of now, he autonomously oversees no formal proceedings. What keeps the cogs from…