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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…

North Western of SomaliaRemains Committed to Ethiopia Naval Agreement Amidst Somali Opposition In defiance of strong objections from Somalia, Somaliland's President Muse Bihi Abdi reaffirmed the region's commitment to a naval deal with Ethiopia. He emphasized that the interests of North Western of Somaliatake precedence. “To the folks in Mogadishu who have enlisted Egyptian troops, let me be clear: you cannot claim to unite Somalis while partnering with Egypt to subvert Somaliland,” he asserted. Bihi further pointed…

Banadir Court Chief Urges Appointment of 30 Judges to Tackle Caseload Crisis "The current surge in cases is overwhelming our present cadre of judges," stated Dabaan, the head of the Banadir Court. "We desperately need to activate newly qualified judges and ensure they receive adequate compensation. A judge under financial strain cannot be expected to impart justice impartially." Aman Obsiye, the Assistant District Attorney from Ramsey County, voiced his support for expediting the onboarding of new judges. "I back Jimale…

Kitchener Resident Sentenced to Eight Years for Manslaughter and Kidnapping On November 26, 2019, tragedy struck when 20-year-old Irshad Sabriye was shot multiple times. His lifeless body was eventually discovered abandoned along Highway 7/8, a grim scene that startled the local community. Abdulla Haredo, now 28, stood trial and was found guilty of manslaughter and kidnapping for his involvement in Sabriye’s death. During a court hearing on Wednesday, he received an eight-year prison sentence. Remarkably, Haredo has…

K'naan Warsame Takes the Helm: A Dive Into His Life with 'Mother Mother' When K'naan Warsame, renowned for his anthem "Wavin' Flag," decided to direct his debut film, he turned introspective. His project, "Mother Mother," draws inspiration from a poignant chapter in his own life. The narrative centers on a tumultuous confrontation sparked when Qalifo learns of his girlfriend's liaison with a young American named Liban (Hassan Najib). This conflict, fraught with tension, sets the stage for heartbreaking repercussions…

Jimco, September, 6, 2024 (AX) - Ciidamada xoogga dalka Soomaaliya, gaar ahaan guutada 26-aad ee Cali Ibnu Abii Daalib ayaa maalintii labaad howlgalo ka dhan ah kooxda Al-shabaab ka wada deegaano ka tirsan gobolka Shabeellaha Dhexe. Goobaha ciidanka howlgalada ka wadaan ayaa waxaa ka mid Sabansableey, Ceel afwayne, iyo Ceel Cali goodle oo dhamaantood ah deegaano ka tirsan gobolkaas. Howlgaladaan ayaa waxaa si wadajir ah u hoggaaminaaya abaandulaha guutada 26-aad  Gashaanle Ciise Buurshe iyo abaanduulaha Ururka 263-aad…

Jimco, September, 6, 2024 (AX) - Ciidamada amaanka maamulka gobolka Mudug ayaa gacanta ku dhigay gaari sahay u siday kooxda Al-shabaab iyo ragii waday. Gaariga sahayda u siday Al-shabaab ee gacanta lagu dhigay ayaa ahaa nooca Soomaalidu u taqaano Nohada, waxaana ku rarna raashiin fudud iyo shidaal loo waday deegaano ay ku sugan yihiin Al-shabaab. Ciidamada amniga ayaa qabtay gaarigaan iyo ragga waday oo la tilmaamay iney kusii jeedeen deegaanada Dumaaye iyo Dabalo oo ku yaala Koonfurta gobolka Mudug, waxaana la sheegay…

Jimco, September, 6, 2024 (AX) - Hogaamiyaha dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ayaa maanta kulan gaar ah kula yeeshay Aqalka Beijing ee dalka Shiinaha dhigiisa dalkaas madaxweyne Xi Jinping. Kulanka laba geesoodka ahaa ee dhexmaray labada Hogaamiye ayaa ahaa mid ay kaga wada hadalayeen sidii kor loogu qaadi lahaa xiriirka diblomaasiyadeed ee ka dhaxeeya labada dal ee Shiinaha iyo Soomaaliya, islamarkaana meel sare loo gaarsiin lahaa iskaashiga dhinacyada kala duwan ee u daneynaya labada shacab.…

Jimco, September, 6, 2024 (AX) - Guddoomiyaha Maxkamadda gobolka Banaadir Saalax Cali Maxamuud Dabaan ayaa shaaca ka qaaday in sanadkaan 2024 Maxkamaddu qabatay gal dacwadeedkii ugu tirada badnaa, islamarkaana Maxkamaddu ay wajaheyso xaalad garsooreyaal la'aan ah. Wuxuu tilmaamay in kiisaska tirada badan ee Maxkamaddu qabato iyo garsoorayaasha ay heli karaan ineysan aheyn kuwa isku dhgma, taasina ay sababto in marar badan dib u dhac uu ku yimaado waqtiga loogu talo galay qaadista dacwada. Guddoomiye Saalax Cali Dabaan…

Abdi Daisane Aims to Shift Minnesota House Seat to DFL in Upcoming Elections Amidst an evolving landscape in St. Cloud, local entrepreneur Abdi Daisane is gearing up to contest for the Minnesota House, seeking to tip the scales from Republican to Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) this autumn. Over the past few years, there's been a noticeable influx of new immigrants—many of whom hail from East Africa—shifting the socio-political fabric of the area. District 14A has been firmly in Republican hands for over a decade, and…