Axadle - Breaking news and analysis from Somalia, the Horn of Africa, and across Africa.

Major Human Trafficking Network Cracked Down in Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AXADLE) — On Friday, the Ethiopian National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) declared the dismantling of one of the country's most extensive human trafficking rings. This crackdown comes at a time when Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya grapple with escalating crises affecting countless lives. The operation led to the apprehension of 49 owners of travel agencies. Authorities seized an array of documents, including Ethiopian passports, birth…

Tragic Boarding School Fire Claims Lives of 17 Students in Kenya A devastating inferno swept through a dormitory at a boarding school in central Kenya, claiming the lives of 17 boys who were fast asleep while injuring 14 others, as reported by police and government representatives. Authorities have indicated that the death toll might increase following the disaster at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri county, with survivors currently receiving care in various hospitals. According to government spokesman Isaac…

Somali and Kenyan Leaders Tackle Terrorism and Regional Harmony at China-Africa Summit Beijing (AX) — On Thursday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened with Kenyan counterpart William Ruto amidst the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in the bustling heart of Beijing. Their conversation centered around pressing issues plaguing the region and the essential collaboration required to address them. The duo delved into the persistent menace of terrorism, with President Mohamud spotlighting Somalia's…

Jimco, September, 6, 2024 (AX) - Garoonka diyaaradaha magaalaga São Paulo ee dalka Brazil waxaa mudo hal todobaad ka badan ku dhex xayiran dhalinyaro Soomaaliyeed oo loo diiday iney ka baxaan. Dhalinyaradaan ku dhex xaniban garoonka ayaa la sheegay in lagu amray ineysan ka dhex bixi karin gudaha garoonka inta ay ka helayaan jawaab rasmi ah oo la xarirta safarkooda. Dhalinyaradaan ku xaniban garoonka São Paulo ee dalkaasi Brazil oo tiro ahaan gaaraya 30 ruux ayaa safarkooda waxa uu ku soo aaday, iyadoo maalin ka hor uu…

 Khamiis, September, 5, 2024 (AX) - Golaha Wasiirada Soomaaliya oo maanta yeeshay shirkoodii todobaadlaha ahaa ugu baaqay shacabka in ay u midoobaan difaaca Madaxbanaanida, Qarannimada iyo Midnimada dalka.Ra’iisul Wasaare Xamse Cabdi Barre oo shir guddoominayay kulanka Golaha Wasiirrada, ayaa hoosta ka xarriiqay sida ay lagama maarmaanka u tahay in muwaadiniinta Soomaliyeed ay ka fogaadaan falalka kala qeybsanaanta bulshada.Ra’iisul Wasaaraha ayaa carrabka ku adkeeyay baahida loo qabo dadaal wadajir ah si loo gaaro…

 Khamiis, September, 5, 2024 (AX) - Wasiirka arrimaha dibadda ee dalka Jabuuti Mahamoud Ali Youssouf ayaa shaaca ka qaaday mar uu ka hadlayay shir madaxeedka Shiinaha iyo Afrika  in madaxda Itoobiya, ay ka filayaan jawaab wanaagsan oo ku aaddan in ay aqbalaan dalab lagu xallin karo xiisadda kala dhaxaysa Soomaaliya.Toddobaadkii hore, wasiirka arrimaha dibadda Jabuuti  ayaa caddeeyey in Djibouti ay doonayso inay Itoobiya 100% maamusho dekedda Tadjoura ee xeebta Jabuuti.Sida ay ku warrantay Bloomberg, dalabka Jabuuti waa…

 Sabti, September, 7, 2024 (AX) - Hogaamiyaha Xukumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa ku gacan seyray inuu magaalada Beijing ee Shiinaha kula kulmo ra’iisul wasaaraha Itoobiya Abiy Axmed, sida ay xaqiijiyeen ilo lagu kalsoon yahay.Wararka aanu helnay waxay sheegayaan in hoggaamiyeyaal Afrikaan ah oo ay ku jiraan madaxweynaha Jabuuti, madaxweynaha Mauritania, iyo ergeyga gaarka ah ee Midowga Afrika, ahna Madaxweynihii hore ee Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, ay madaxweynaha Soomaaliya usoo gudbiyeen soo…

Somali President Shuns Ethiopian Prime Minister at Beijing Summit Beijing (AX) — In a notable diplomatic snub, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has rebuffed an invitation to rendezvous with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit taking place in Beijing. Sources privy to the situation reveal that efforts by African leaders, including those from Djibouti and Mauritania, alongside former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, the special envoy of the African Union,…

Turkey's Intelligence Chief Makes a Strategic Visit to Libya Amid Political Turmoil In a notable diplomatic move, Turkey's top intelligence officer embarked on a mission to Libya, where supporters of the Tripoli administration grapple with a political deadlock. This impasse has not only halted the nation’s oil exports but also threatened four years of relative calm. According to a Turkish security insider, Ibrahim Kalin, the head honcho of Turkey's National Intelligence Agency (MIT), met with Prime Minister Abdulhamid…

Nigerian Police Officers Honored for Exemplary Service in Somalia Mogadishu, 6 September 2024 – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has recognized 160 police officers from Nigeria for their remarkable dedication to fostering peace and security within Somalia. During a formal ceremony held in Mogadishu on Thursday, the officers, part of the 12th contingent of the Nigeria Formed Police Unit (NFPU-12), were decorated with prestigious African Union medals of honor. The event was led by ATMIS Police…