Somalia

Putin Shrugs Off Western Estrangement at BRICS Gathering, Plays Host to 36 Dignitaries to Boost Worldwide Clout KAZAN, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin made a splashy comeback on the world platform, gathering 36 international figures at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan. His move highlights Russia's undiminished sway, despite global attempts to sideline the nation over the Ukraine conflict. Held from October 22 to 24, 2024, this summit is a strategic gambit by Putin, signaling unity with the broadened BRICS posse…

Mogadishu (AX) — Condemning a bloodcurdling assault on Turkish Aerospace Industries, the Somali government described it as a "vile" act threatening worldwide tranquility. The ambush, striking near Ankara's TUSAS headquarters, tragically claimed five lives and injured 22 others, Turkish officials confirmed. "This pusillanimous attack goes beyond targeting Turkey; it endangers global stability," Somalia's Foreign Ministry shared. "Having wrestled with similar adversities, Somalia stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Turkey in…

Somalia Scores Groundbreaking Climate Grant to Propel Eco-Friendly Farming Solutions MOGADISHU, Somalia – The narrative of Somalia's future took a turn during the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) Board meeting from October 21 to 24, 2024, in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea. Amid the discussions emerged a game-changer for Somalia's farming sector: an ambitious climate adaptation initiative known as "Climate Resilient Agriculture in Somalia (Ugbaad)." This project, set to revolutionize how Somalia tackles agricultural challenges,…

Ruto remarked that Somalia stands ready to contribute significantly to global discussions on peace and security amidst a transformative period in global governance. Both Heads of State emphasized continued and open dialogues on shared interests. President William Ruto and Somalia’s Hassan Mohamud stressed the importance of peace, security, and stability across the Horn of Africa and the entire continent. This point was highlighted during their meeting at State House. While visiting Kenya on October 21-22, Mohamud…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – A wave of fury swept through Somalia as its leaders dispatched an entirely male delegation to the 6th Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) conference in New York, including a top military figure, General Bashir Mohamed Jama. His murky past includes allegations of orchestrating the assault on detained women. General Jama once led the Somali Prison Corps and served as the National Intelligence Agency's head. He's now the Minister of Family and Human Rights. Taking on ministerial duties in July after…

DJIBOUTI (AX) – Whisperings from insiders connected to Villa Somalia and the Djiboutian administration reveal to Axadle about a formal grievance filed with Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. This follows his recent encounter with Djibouti’s head honcho, President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. The core issue? Djibouti’s unease over budding ties between President Hassan Sheikh and Eritrea’s leader, Isaias Afwerki. Word on the street is that President Guelleh has directly voiced his apprehension regarding Afwerki’s snowballing…

Nairobi (AX) — On Tuesday, Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia warmly endorsed the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which is set to take over from the current African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) come January 2025. President Mohamud was in Kenya from October 21st to 22nd, continuing a regional tour of nations contributing troops to ATMIS. Their discussions hovered over challenges and opportunities in stabilizing Somalia and the…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia has pointed fingers at Ethiopia, holding it accountable for the revival of Al-Shabaab militants wreaking chaos and claiming countless lives nationwide. Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has declared its intention to oversee the selection of troop contributions, blocking Ethiopian forces from participating in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), 'We aim to steer our mission, prioritizing sovereignty,' a spokesperson noted. The Ministry accused Ethiopia of…

Mogadishu (AX) - The Somali government firmly declared its control over selecting which international allies will provide forces for the African Union's upcoming Stabilization Mission in Somalia, known as AUSSOM, set to succeed the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) at the dawn of January 2024. On Wednesday, a formal communique from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscored the necessity for troop decisions to mesh with Somalia’s core interests and sovereign rights. The administration took a strong…

In a thrilling encounter, Liverpool narrowly edged out Chelsea with a 2-1 victory, maintaining their slender lead atop the Premier League. Curtis Jones, who truly stole the show with a standout performance, had a big role in securing this win. By clinching this victory, Liverpool managed to hold a one-point lead over Manchester City and surged four points clear of both Arsenal and Aston Villa.Despite facing a sprightly Chelsea squad, Liverpool found it challenging to string together cohesive plays. However, Jones was…