Somalia

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, in a realm of significant happenings, a statement from Farmaajo drew attention for its emphasis on dismantling terror groups plaguing Somalia. His words sing the praises of a heroic move by Northeastern State’s security forces. "This valiant operation by the guardians of Northeastern State is pivotal in scrubbing our homeland of extremists that threaten our peace and stagnate our progress," Farmaajo passionately declared. Furthering his point, Farmaajo tossed a gauntlet at the Federal…

In a thrilling clash of Italian giants, AC Milan snatched its eighth Supercoppa Italiana by astonishingly overturning a two-goal deficit to clinch a 3-2 victory against city rival Inter Milan on a nail-biting Monday night.For the third year running, the sun-drenched deserts of Saudi Arabia played host to this prestigious tournament. This time, just like the last, the event featured a quartet of top-tier teams vying for glory. Inter Milan, through Denzel Dumfries' two strikes, comfortably saw off Atalanta with a 2-0 win in…

The Somali government recently shed light on a significant military operation, revealing that a faction of extremists, the Khawaarij , was thwarted before executing a planned assault. Fortunately, the mission concluded without any civilian casualties, according to reports, thanks to US military airstrikes that played a pivotal role. On Monday, the United States military confirmed the demise of a high-ranking al-Shabab figure, Mohamed Mire, during an aerial assault executed on December 24, near the vicinity of Kunyo Barrow…

Hargeisa (AX) – A whirlwind of applause greeted North Western State of Somalia's House of Representatives on Monday as they gave a remarkable thumbs-up to 19 of President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro's new ministers. This unfolded during the lively ninth session of their 10th seating. Making the cut among the key ministers was Ahmed Yasiin Sheikh Ali Ayaanle, snagging the role of Minister of Information with an impressive 65 votes. A closely watched figure, Abdirahman Dahir Aden, is now at the helm of Foreign Affairs…

Mogadishu (AX) – So, here's the scoop: Somali Foreign Minister and International Cooperation guru, Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, just had a pow-wow with a crew from the Indian High Commission based out of Nairobi. What's the word on the street? They're putting the final touches on opening a swanky new visa facilitation center right in good ol' Mogadishu. On Monday, this was trumpeted by the Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The session was also graced by the presence of Said Jama Mire, who runs the Asia and Australia…

In the realm of Somali security, the African Union's newly minted initiative, AUSSOM, is stepping up to partner with the Somali Security Forces (SSF) in rolling out the Somalia Transition Plan (STP). The STP is an ambitious roadmap crafted by the Somali federal government alongside various partners. Its primary goal is to gradually hand over security duties to the Somali National Security Forces (SNSF). Although the plan was initially targeted for 2021, the deadline slipped, leading to the emergence of ATMIS to push the…

Somalia's Government Encouraged to Support Northeastern State's Battle Against Al-Shabaab and ISIS MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Federal Government of Somalia should consider aligning with Northeastern State's approach in tackling terrorism, suggested former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo. He praised the notable achievements of the region in combating these threats, dubbing it 'exceptional'. Despite limited financial backing from Mogadishu, Northeastern State has severed its affiliation with the federal administration,…

Facing mounting pressure from his own ranks, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would bid adieu to his nine-year stint as the country’s leader."I have decided to step aside because this proud country deserves a genuine choice come election time," he shared during a Monday presser. Trudeau also mentioned his intention to remain in office until his party appoints a successor and stated that the Canadian parliament would take a breather—suspended until 24 March.This decision comes amid Trudeau’s dwindling…

On a breezy Monday evening, Real Madrid cruised into the Copa del Rey’s last 16, effortlessly outclassing fourth-tier Deportiva Minera with a resounding 5-0 triumph. As the match unfolded, it became clear that the illustrious Real Madrid had little to fear from their opponents, who barely registered a single shot on target while Madrid peppered the goal with 21 shots. Carlo Ancelotti, the cerebral coach of Real Madrid, took the opportunity to shuffle his lineup, showcasing the depth and talent that Madrid is famous for.…

In a bustling, often unpredictable world, fresh allegations have surfaced in the Horn of Africa, casting a shadow over the delicate peace between Somalia and Kenya. Lawmakers from the autonomous region of Jubbaland are pointing fingers at Somalia's federal government, accusing it of stirring up trouble along their shared border with Kenya. On Tuesday, a collective declaration emerged from Jubbaland's parliamentary representatives, both those in the Lower House and the Upper House. They claimed that federal forces, alongside…