Somalia

Mogadishu (AX) — On Monday, the police in the Banadir region unveiled a trio of men charged with livestock theft, following an operation in the Wadajir area of Mogadishu.These fellows are thought to be part of a broader scheme that swipes animals, goats being their prime target, using fancy rides for their escapades."The diligent officers at Wadajir police station have nabbed three individuals facing allegations of livestock thievery, focusing on goats," stated a communiqué from the Banadir Police Command.This development…

Arsenal's grit was commendable, even as they navigated the choppy waters of losing key defenders Gabriel and Jurrien Timber in the latter stages, on top of the suspended William Saliba and the injured Riccardo Calafiori not being available.These are the challenging circumstances, yet for Arteta and his squad in the cutthroat arena of the Premier League's upper echelon, the current standings are sounding alarm bells.The Gunners' draw with Liverpool only lent a hand to Manchester City, who are comfortably perched at the summit…

Manchester United's head honcho, Erik ten Hag, voiced frustration over what he sees as an "unfair and unjust" ending. A contentious penalty toward the game's close led to a 2-1 loss at West Ham.

Finnish Peace Envoy Visits Djibouti DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti (AXADLE) — Suldaan Said Ahmed, Finland’s Special Envoy for Peace Mediation in the Horn of Africa, jet-setted to Djibouti on Sunday. He huddled with key leaders to boost their cooperative mojo. The envoy, rubbing elbows with Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed and Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, hammered on Finland and Djibouti joining forces for peace mediation. "Though both Finland and Djibouti may be small on the map, they've got a significant role…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) - On Sunday, Somalia's National Consultative Council (NCC) resumed, hoping to pacify the ripples between President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and regional leaders, triggered by debates on extending term limits and elections post-2026. The gathering, initially set for Saturday, October 26, was postponed, and the absence of Jubaland's head, Ahmed Mohamed Islan (Ahmed Madobe), was notable as Villa Somalia couldn’t bring him on board.  Puntland's leader, Said Abdullahi Deni, also gave the NCC a miss,…

“Kenya must never again tread the path of division and tribal politics,” declared President William Ruto.At the Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival in Lodwar, he passionately asserted his commitment to unite the nation. With determination, he highlighted how his diverse Cabinet was a deliberate step towards fostering unity among all Kenyans, regardless of party affiliations or ethnic roots.“We shun tribal and exclusionary politics. Our aim is a unified, flourishing Kenya for everyone,” he proclaimed.Tobong’u Lore, now in…

Teacher’s Triumph in North Western State of Somalia: SOLTA Gets the Green Light HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia (AXADLE) - In an exciting breakthrough, the Ministry of Education and Science in North Western State of Somalia has officially recognized the North Western State of Somalia Teachers' Association (SOLTA), ushering in a new era for educators and academic advancement in the area. On September 30, 2024, an endorsement came from Dr. Ahmed Aden Buhane, the Minister of Education and Science. This nod gives…

On a dazzling Saturday night at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, FC Barcelona delivered a masterclass in football, trouncing Real Madrid with a 4-0 victory. "Robert Lewandowski had a day to remember, netting not once but twice, while Lamine Yamal and Raphinha also found their scoring boots," chimed in the exuberant commentator.This triumphant win propels Barça six points ahead of Real Madrid atop the La Liga standings. Meanwhile, Madrid saw their 42-game unbeaten streak come to an abrupt halt, falling just shy of Barcelona's own…

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa and Somalia have vehemently denounced Israel's recent assault on Iran, asserting that it endangers regional stability. In a late Saturday statement, the South African Foreign Ministry remarked, "This strike is an intolerable breach of Iran's sovereignty." The ministry added that alongside the atrocities in Gaza, Israel’s relentless attacks on Lebanon and its ongoing annexation of the West Bank have cultivated a dire humanitarian catastrophe in the Middle East. The call for an immediate…

FILE - The Federal Minister of Oil of Somalia, Abdirizak Omar Mohamed (left), and Northeastern State's Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Abdifitah Mohamed Nur (right), stand amid a bubbling row over oil exploration rights in Northeastern State.Mogadishu (AX) — Northeastern State officials have flat-out tossed aside accusations from the Federal Minister of Oil that the area's ruling brass is throwing a wrench in federal oil plans. This kerfuffle has turned up the heat between Northeastern State and Mogadishu,…