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— On a bright and spirited Thursday in Mogadishu, Zambian peacekeepers, part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marked Zambia's six-decade-long journey of independence with vibrant celebrations. Once known as Northern Rhodesia, Zambia broke free from British rule on October 24, 1964. The event, under the banner 'Honouring our Past, Welcoming Tomorrow,' saw an array of high-ranking ATMIS dignitaries. Among them were Sivuyile Thandikhaya Bam, the Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of…

The African School of Governance (ASG), a visionary initiative spearheaded by H.E. Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda, alongside H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, the former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, has officially opened its doors in the vibrant city of Kigali. This remarkable undertaking is bolstered by a partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, which aligns with its Young Africa Works Strategy. At the helm of ASG is Professor Kingsley Moghalu, who serves as its inaugural president. He is supported by a diverse and…

Mogadishu (AX) – Lawmakers affiliated with the SSC-Khatumo administration have flatly declined an invitation to a meeting in Garowe. This gathering, initiated by Northeastern State's key figure, Said Deni, was aimed at convening federal MPs representing the Northeastern State constituency.According to recent reports, representatives from Sool, Sanaag, and Ayn, regions known collectively as the SSC-Khatumo administration, have reiterated their allegiance to the decision made in February 2023 by SSC elders. This decision…

Türkiye is gearing up to kick off oil and natural gas exploration in Somali land areas, thanks to a brand-new agreement inked between Turkish Petroleum and the Somali Petroleum Authority, announced Türkiye's energy and natural resources minister on the delightful day of Friday.Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, speaking at the bustling Port of Mogadishu where the Oruc Reis ship triumphantly docked after a 20-day voyage from Istanbul, revealed that the Turkish Petroleum Corporation and the Somali Petroleum Authority have sealed a…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Tragedy has struck in Mogadishu's Karaan neighborhood as a landmine detonation claimed the lives of three individuals and injured several others on Saturday, as relayed by local informants to Axadle. This IED went off in the El Ali Gedi sector, sending shockwaves across surrounding neighborhoods. Yet, who was meant to be the target? That puzzle remains unsolved. While security forces in the Karaan district have combed the area post-event, no individuals have been apprehended.…

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) is steadfastly extending its helping hands to those in dire need across Yemen, Chad, and Somalia.KSrelief brought together 1,039 families in Yemen’s Al-Dhale Governorate by handing out an equal number of food boxes, as reported by SPA.Meanwhile, in Chad, the Guera Region received 600 food parcels, part of KSrelief’s mission this year to bolster food security and support struggling communities.In Somalia, a range of health and environmental initiatives…

Mogadishu (AX) — In Mogadishu's Karaan district, a sudden landmine blast on Saturday claimed the lives of at least three everyday folks and left several others wounded, source accounts say. The explosion rocked the village of Ceel Ali Gedi and resonated across different parts of the district, while the exact target remains a mystery shrouded in uncertainty.The local security group in Karaan combed the area but came up empty-handed with no arrests. Nobody has stepped up to take the blame yet, but it's known that al-Shabab…

MOGADISHU — Turkey’s energetic foray into oil and gas discovery near Somalia's shores has stirred up a hornet's nest of tensions. Northeastern State, Somalia's most senior Federal State, finds itself in a tussle with Mogadishu on the prickly issue of maritime borders. The arrival of Oruc Reis, a Turkish seismic survey ship, has dialed up Turkey’s focus on Somalia, much to the chagrin of Northeastern State's President, Said Abdullahi Deni, along with his aides. Deni and his team claim the central government is manipulating…

The menace of climate change, civil strife, and growing resistance to conventional insecticides is paving the way for a concerning rise in disease cases. An entomologist is on the job, gathering mosquitoes along Butuji River in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, thanks to Tiksa Negeri from The New York Times for the visuals. Ethiopia is witnessing a dramatic spike in malaria infections, escalated by armed conflicts, climate change, and mosquitoes developing resistance to medications and insecticides — a setback for a nation that was…

Heartfelt Appeal and Accountability for Somali Journalist's Tragic Demise MOGADISHU, Somalia, October 26, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) voices outrage over the murder of Amun Abdullahi Mohamed, a trailblazing Somali-Swedish journalist, fatally shot in a serene hamlet in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle on October 18. A thorough probe into this grievous act is urgently demanded. Amun’s death occurred in Abdula Biroole, a village nestled about 40 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu. She fell victim to…