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Kismayo (AX) — In a significant turn of events, a military tribunal in Jubaland on Monday handed clan elder Hassan Mahamud Salah a five-year prison sentence, finding him guilty of conspiring with the militant faction Al-Shabaab. The case highlights the ongoing struggle against terrorism in the region. Presiding over the case, Colonel Abdullahi Mahamud Ibrahim pronounced the verdict, articulating the court's unwavering position on affiliations with Al-Shabaab. "This is a cautionary tale for those who dare to aid terrorist…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Envoys sent by Kenya’s President William Ruto gathered behind closed doors with Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. Insiders whispered to Axadle that electoral tensions between Mogadishu and Kismayo were front and center. Just two weeks ago, Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had a chinwag with Ruto in Eldoret, asking for Kenya’s help in brokering peace with Jubaland’s head honcho, Ahmed Islam Mohamed Madobe. The rift between these two bigwigs stems from differing views on the election…

A South Korean prosecutors' office representative revealed that Ramsey Khalid Ismael, better recognized as Johnny Somali in online circles, is set to be tried and temporarily prohibited from departing the nation. SEOUL, South Korea — In recent developments, an American livestreamer infamous for his audacious antics abroad is facing serious charges from South Korean authorities, who have accused him of stirring up chaos in a local convenience store, announced on Wednesday by the prosecutors. Widely known by his alias,…

At the UN-led COP29 climate summit taking place in Azerbaijan, global leaders are presenting contrasting visions to confront climate change, while a new report emphasizes the urgent need for the world to achieve carbon neutrality sooner than anticipated. As delegates convene to negotiate vital agreements for climate funding, the focus is on supporting developing nations in their efforts to adapt to climate-related challenges. This pivotal conference aims to secure an extensive climate financing framework to unlock trillions…

Rwanda is on the verge of officially declaring its Marburg outbreak as resolved after successfully discharging the very last patient who had fully recovered. Over the course of this health crisis, the nation witnessed more than 60 cases of infection, leading to 15 tragic fatalities, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). With a significant number of individuals having emerged victorious against the virus, the mortality rate now sits at a concerning 23%. Furthermore, it's noteworthy that there haven’t been any…

On a bustling November day in 2024, citizens lined up at polling stations throughout Hargeisa and across North Western State of Somalia. Each of them was eager to participate in this pivotal moment—the presidential elections of this self-governing, albeit unrecognized, region. As the day waned, the clang of the ballot boxes ceased and doors of polling stations across North Western State of Somalia closed at precisely 6 pm, with the North Western State of Somalia National Electoral Commission (NEC) confirming the smooth…

UN Urges a Halt in Weapon Supplies to Sudan's Conflict Parties NEW YORK - The United Nations, standing as a global peace advocate, has taken a firm stance against entities providing arms to conflict groups in Sudan, criticizing them for fueling the ongoing bloodshed as the entrenched conflict nears its third anniversary with both factions fiercely vying for supremacy. The ongoing tussle between the Rapid Support Force (RSF) and the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) over governmental control has plunged Sudan into a dire…

Hargeisa (AX) — This past Wednesday, North Western State of Somalia's National Electoral Commission (NEC) received heaps of praise from international observers for orchestrating a serene and transparent presidential election. As the polls closed across this self-declared independent region, reports signaled an impressive voter turnout.A consortium of foreign diplomats, hailing from the United States, the United Kingdom, and a slew of European nations, undertook visits to over 30 polling locations within Hargeisa, Boroma,…

The much-anticipated meeting between President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump at the White House offered a fleeting glimpse into their interaction. A handful of sentences exchanged during the "room spray"—the brief moment when photographers and journalists are usually allowed into the Oval Office as a meeting kicks off—were all we got. Biden's most memorable remark? A warm, "Welcome back." As Trump departed, he slipped past reporters gathered at the West Wing portico, who had expected a few sound bites from one…

The European Commission has made the call to let the current fishing agreement between Brussels and Dakar lapse, citing significant issues related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing practices. Jean-Marc Pisani, the EU’s ambassador to West Africa, highlighted that the decision stems from Senegal's lack of adequate measures against these harmful fishing activities. As a result, he noted, European fishing vessels will cease operations in Senegal’s exclusive economic zone starting from midnight on November 17th.…