Somalia

Mogadishu (AX) — In a move that echoes the sentiments of past policies, the United States seems poised to impose significant travel restrictions affecting citizens from an array of 43 countries, with Somalia notably among them. This development harks back to restrictive measures that characterized the Trump administration, as reported by The New York Times. At the heart of this unfolding story is a draft policy that’s buzzing through the corridors of U.S. diplomatic and security affairs. The document essentially classifies…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a narrative akin to geopolitical chess, discussions between the United States and the semi-autonomous region of North Western State of Somalia are reportedly in motion. The whispers of diplomatic maneuvers trace back to a possibility as bold as it is controversial: the potential U.S. recognition of North Western State of Somalia in exchange for the establishment of a military base in Berbera, a locale of undeniable strategic value perched on the Gulf of Aden. This conjecture was recently…

Mogadishu, Somalia (AX) — In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked conversations, Somalia's landscape of journalism faces a sudden tremor. The scene was set on a seemingly ordinary Saturday morning in Mogadishu when the tranquility of the city was disrupted. Members of Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) conducted a raid, leading to the unexpected detention of a well-regarded media personality, Ms. Bahjo Abdullahi Salaad, a reporter and newscaster with RTN. Witnesses described a swift operation.…

Lafoole Incident: A Community Gripped by Fear Amidst Unfolding Challenges In the early hours of Saturday morning, as dawn cautiously approached the Lafoole neighborhood, located approximately 25 kilometers south of Mogadishu, the tranquility of the moment was shattered. Lafoole, a vibrant yet vulnerable community near the town of Afgoi, woke up to the unsettling sound of unrest. According to local residents, militants, cloaked in the cover of darkness, briefly took control of the area. Residents, visibly…

In a development reminiscent of the unpredictable currents that sweep through political landscapes, the Somali Lower House has witnessed the departure of a prominent figure. On a sunlit Saturday in Mogadishu, Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madoobe stepped forward to articulate an announcement that has already sent ripples through the tides of governmental discourse. Dr. Abdullahi Hashi Abiib, a man known for his vocal critiques and unyielding stance on governance issues, finds himself without his parliamentary seat. The…

Garowe (AX) — In recent times, Northeastern State has sounded the alarms over security issues in Mogadishu, drawing stark parallels with the unsettling collapse of Afghanistan after the U.S. exited the region. The metaphorical bells of caution are tolling, resonating with tales of chaos that have made many hearts tremble. Northeastern State's Minister of Information, Dirir, voiced a poignant concern, reflecting, "Most American diplomats have been evacuated. We fear Mogadishu could face the same fate as Afghanistan." Such a…

Somalia's Intelligence Agents Cross the Line: A Border Clash That Echoes Deeper Anxieties NAIROBI, Kenya - In an unexpected burst of violence that unfolded along the fraught Kenya-Somalia frontier, armed operatives suspected to be from Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) burst into the scene. An assault that emerged not under the cloak of darkness, but rather in the bold light of day on March 14, claims the life of one Kenyan police officer, leaving another grappling with wounds. Details…

MOGADISHU, Somalia: Al-Shabaab's Surge in Somali Warfare Once again, the serenity of a Saturday morning was shattered in Somalia's bustling landscape as reports circulated of a sequence of alarming strikes orchestrated by the militant group Al-Shabaab. Isn’t it bewildering how this insurgency still persistently haunts Somalia’s stability, a country striving for peace after decades of turmoil? Just as many of us were merely waking up, these coordinated onslaughts unfolded with frightening precision, their immediate…

Northeastern State’s Complex Narrative on Justice and the Treatment of Women and Children in Conflict In the sands of Garowe, a city that bears witness to countless discussions on justice and morality, the Minister of Justice and Religious Affairs, Mohamed Abdi Wahab, recently made a poignant statement. His words were not merely declarations but a resonant appeal to the core principles of human rights and Islamic teachings. "Women and children linked to ISIS," he asserted, "should never be…

Ousting of Somali Opposition Figure Sparks Debate MOGADISHU, Somalia — In the ever-turbulent arena of Somali politics, another chapter unfolds, leaving citizens and political pundits alike pondering the ramifications. The removal of Abdullahi Hashi Abiib from his parliamentary seat marks a significant shift in Somalia’s political landscape. The announcement, made on a quiet Saturday by Speaker Sheikh Aadan Madoobe, came as no small surprise to those who have followed Abiib’s outspoken journey. Speaker…