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Somalia Orders Swedish Diplomat Anna Högberg to Leave

Sweden's Engagement with Somalia: A Chapter Closed, A Story Continued Since 2022, a committed advocate for humanitarian and developmental efforts, Högberg, carried the torch for Sweden’s engagement in Somalia. Her mission, a formidable undertaking, focused on weaving a stronger fabric of aid and cooperation between these two diverse, yet interconnected nations. Before her endeavors in Somalia, she had carved a significant path in Sudan, laying the groundwork for what would become key strategies in international aid. But…

Türkiye Enhances Somalia Security with New Military Aid

Türkiye's involvement in Somalia's security landscape has grown notably, bringing forth a dynamic partnership aimed at counteracting terrorism through strategic means and bolstered military assistance. This collaboration comes as part of a broader commitment to support Somalia's administration in its ongoing battle against extremist threats.The foundations of this strengthened relationship were laid during Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's recent visit to Ankara. It was more than just a formal meeting—it was a forging…

Minneapolis Man Admits Role in $120K Juror Bribery Plot

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AX) — In a twist reminiscent of a gritty crime drama, a third confession has come forward in a convoluted plan to sway justice with $120,000 in cash—a daring attempt to corrupt a juror's integrity during last year's headline-grabbing "Feeding Our Future" fraud trial. This trial was entangled in allegations of a staggering $250 million misappropriation of federal child nutrition funds. At the heart of this unfolding drama is Abdulkarim Shafii Farah, a 25-year-old from Minneapolis, who stepped…

Gambia Dominates Somalia 5-1, Eliminates Ocean Stars from U-17 AFCON

The Future Beckons: Somalia’s U-17 AFCON Journey Mogadishu (AX) — For Somalia's U-17 squad, the journey to the Africa Cup of Nations concluded in disappointment sooner than they had hoped. On a fateful Friday at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi, Gambia delivered a decisive 5-1 victory, eliminating the Ocean Stars from the quest for glory. Earlier, Tunisia had handed them a 3-0 defeat, leaving Somalia with no points and firmly at the bottom of Group C. The harsh scoreline paints a picture of a team outmatched, yet it was…

Mortar Strikes in Mogadishu Target Homes and Theater, Hurting Civilians

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…

High-Ranking Somali Officer Nur Farey Fatally Shot by Uniformed Assailant Near Afgooye

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…

Top Somali Military Leader Assassinated in Lower Shabelle

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…

Farmaajo Denounces Arrest of Political Leader

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…

Jubaland Leader Lands in Nairobi Despite Somali Government’s Travel Restrictions

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…

Encroaching Dunes Threaten Homes, Endanger Kismayo Families

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…

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