Somalia

Trailblazer in the Making: Khadro Mohamed Hassan's Political Journey GAROWE, Somalia (KAAB TV) – From the bustling city of Mogadishu to the quieter streets of Garowe, Khadro Mohamed Hassan has lived a tale of ambition and determination. Born to a thriving medical practitioner, she’s a woman of progressive ideals despite her traditional family roots. Politics, a realm often viewed as off-limits to women in Somalia, beckoned her with an unwavering allure. Her aspirations were undeterred even after completing secondary…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - On a fiery Monday, the notorious Al-Shabaab lost numerous key villages across Somalia's heartland. This victory was shared by gleeful military officials who informed us of the inroads made by retaking several frontlines and districts paralyzed by extremist activities aimed at dethroning the government. It was the dynamic duo—the Somali National Army (SNA) and Maawisley militia—that cleared these villages. Officials mentioned that government troops plan to stick around for a while to ensure the safety…

A DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise drone is buzzing in the air. It's just like those now banned from flying within five nautical miles of Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport due to new safety rules from the Somali Civil Aviation Authority.Mogadishu (AX) — In light of heightened security troubles, Somalia's Civil Aviation Authority has grounded all drones within a five-nautical-mile circle around Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle International Airport. This move aims to secure the area and smooth out flight operations at the nation's…

Somalia Pulls Plug on Drones Near Mogadishu Airport Due to Al-Shabaab Threat MOGADISHU, Somalia - Worried about potential trouble stirred by Al-Shabaab, the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) slammed the brakes on drone operations within a stone's throw—9 kilometers—of Aden Adde International Airport (a.k.a. Mogadishu Airport). Fingers pointed at caution, given the militants' pesky attacks. The move aims to keep this bustling air hub—Somalia's top dog in airports—safe from sinister plots. It's no secret that…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a surprising twist, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, the arbiter of the Somali Upper House, rescinded his prior decision to oust Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama from the senate. The initial axe was swung over Jama’s head due to his alleged truancy from several parliamentary gatherings. On Monday, a communique from Hashi revealed that Jama's senatorial service would resume unabated, after the two rival parties reached an accord through wide-ranging discussions. Deputy Prime Minister Jama echoed this…

FILE - Inside the Parliament House in Mogadishu, Somali Federal Parliament members gather. Parliament plays a pivotal role in promoting good governance, accountability, and democratic ideals in Somalia.  Introduction When envisioning good governance, images of democracy, the rule of law, and visionary leadership come to mind. The term “governance” takes its roots from ancient Greek ideas, picked up from Latin origins meaning “to steer,” and passed along by the French. John Locke, back in the 17th century, dished out…

WASHINGTON – U.S. officials are expressing unease over the simmering fracas over the Ethiopian and Somali Tug of War concerning the Red Sea. The showdown has seized Mogadishu’s attention for nearly nine months, sparked by Addis Ababa’s overt desire to establish a foothold. In a controversial twist, Ethiopia has inked an agreement with North Western State of Somalia, a self-declared autonomous region of Somalia. This pact could potentially grant Ethiopia a 20-kilometer slice of the Red Sea for erecting a military outpost and…

Mogadishu (AX) — A groundbreaking partnership was forged between North Western State of Somalia's Ministry of Minerals and Energy and Emirates Industrial Laboratory, a hub from the UAE, aiming to transform the mineral testing landscape in Dahabshiil’s neck of the woods.Ink dried on the agreement in Dubai, where Mohamed Osman Said, the heavyweight at North Western State of Somalia's Ministry, gave Emirates Industrial Laboratory the green light. With this deal, North Western State of Somalia shuns the hefty task of outsourcing…

Garowe (AX) — A kerfuffle erupted at the break of dawn today between the forces of Northeastern State and Maakhir State near the town of Badhan in the Sanaag region, adding heat to a confrontation that’s been simmering since Sunday. Both groups remain hunkered down just a stone's throw from the district, with no major casualties coming to light.The scuffle began when Northeastern State troops tried to bar politicians from Maakhir State, who’ve been gallivanting around the Sanaag region, from their entry into Badhan. This…

Egypt's Al-Sisi Stands Firm on Nile Water Dispute With Ethiopia CAIRO, Egypt - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has pledged to safeguard the waters of the Nile River amidst escalating tensions with Ethiopia over the Grand Renaissance Dam constructed on the Blue Nile. Egypt has long contended that Ethiopia’s damming efforts have curtailed the water flow downstream, severely affecting countless lives across the nation. In response, Egypt proposed a measured approach to filling the dam, an idea swiftly nixed by the…