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"Somalia to Ethiopia: 'Bring It On!' as Strains Rise" MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia has firmly declared it won't be rattled by Ethiopia's intimidations concerning its contentious deal with North Western State of Somalia. The pact has stirred unrest, yet Somalia maintains its readiness for any move Addis Ababa might make, especially attempts that compromise its military or civilian tranquility. Ethiopia has persistently sidestepped apologies for its actions, which have tested Somalia’s sovereignty. The contentious…

NAIROBI, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) — On Friday, Kenya Airways announced that starting Oct. 15, they will suspend their flights to and from Mogadishu, the heart of Somalia. This decision comes as the airline grapples with operational hurdles while tweaking its flight network. In a statement made public in Nairobi, Kenya's bustling capital, the airline explained that this action would help them concentrate on boosting their route management and enhancing the overall mojo of their operations. "Kenya Airways is firmly devoted to…

Nestled just beyond the bustling edges of Somalia's capital city, the Darus Salam Zoo provides locals with a rare opportunity to witness the wonders of the wild right in their backyard. "We began with a single croc, but now we've got over a century's worth of diverse critters," remarked Muhammad Abd Rahman, the zoo's custodian. "From majestic lions to cunning foxes, prickly porcupines to quick-footed hares—our zoo is a jungle in its own right, albeit sans leopards and cheetahs." Rahman, who nurtures many animals from birth,…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) - Salah Jama, the Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, faced the boot from the Upper House of the Federal Parliament on Saturday. This decision came after an investigating body found that he had been pocketing payments for a whopping two years without bothering to turn up for parliamentary duties. Somalia’s government is heavily bankrolled by international generosity. Almost all civil servants and key officials, right up to the bigwigs, get their payslips and perks courtesy of the World Bank and…

BELEDWEYNE, Somalia (KAAB TV) – New insights unfold about the skirmish that ignited in the early hours of Friday in Beledweyne, the heart of the Hiiraan region. Forces loyal to Hirshabelle unwound a surprise attack against the troops of Hiiraan State, entrenched around the Hiiraan regional leadership quarters, setting off clashes that lit up the city center nearing the Lamagalaay camp. The confrontation saw injuries inflicted upon one soldier and a civilian within Beledweyne’s precincts this morning, based on verified…

Al-Shabaab Militants Stage Assault on Ethiopian Troops in Somalia WAJID, Somalia: Ethiopian soldiers stationed in Somalia’s Bakool province faced an onslaught by al-Shabaab fighters late Friday, igniting an intense battle in Wajid district, insiders disclosed. The incursion against the Ethiopian base sparked a robust counter-attack, with both factions locked in fierce combat. Nearby residents recounted a barrage of booms and gunfire, hinting at serious conflict escalation. Ethiopian troops retaliated with a barrage of…

John Burugu, holding the ship’s wheel as Kenya’s Refugee Affairs Commissioner, recently faced the media. He laid down a fresh mandate for refugees, a summons demanding they relinquish their passports, pointing to jitters over travel document fiddling while spotlighting the need to toe the line on international laws.Nairobi's Ministry of Interior sounded the alarm for refugees and asylum seekers to slap their passports on the desk by October’s end. If they wave it off, they risk having their refugee status evaporated and…

The Metropolitan Police Service in the UK has launched a probe into 40 new claims involving rape and sexual assault against Mohamed Al Fayed, along with other individuals, spanning from 1979 to 2013. This investigation follows a surge of reports received by authorities after the BBC aired a documentary last month that scrutinized the former owner of Harrods and Fulham FC. The latest allegations concern 40 alleged victims and come on top of existing claims known to police prior to the BBC's exposé, as stated by Scotland…

Will Egypt Steer Somalia's Peacekeeping Journey? NAIROBI, Kenya - As the calendar inches towards the expiry of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in December, it's becoming increasingly apparent that Egypt is mounting its troops for AUSSOM, the new mission slated for the region. This signals the dawn of a strategic plan to bolster peace and stability in Somalia, a land of enduring strife. In a communique rolling out from the recent Tripartite summit, Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea collectively nodded to…

Baidoa (AX) — In a burst of conflict, Ethiopian forces fire mortars across Somalia's Bakool region in Wajid district after an al-Shabaab raid on their military outpost Friday night, as locals recount.The clash escalated into a fierce battle involving both Ethiopian troops and al-Shabaab fighters, with heavy artillery being employed on both sides. Witnesses noted the significant shelling by Ethiopian forces responding to the initial onslaught.While specifics on casualties are scarce, local leaders have yet to share an…