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Underage Girls Saved from Hazardous Human Traffickers
Human Trafficking Attempt Thwarted in Mogadishu Amid Ongoing Concerns MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) - In a harrowing incident, three young girls—Luul Mahamed Ali, Nasteexo Sayid Nuur, and Meymun Abdullahi Ahmed—fell prey to human traffickers in Mogadishu. They were slated for smuggling between the twilight of June and early July 2024. Fortunately, prompt alerts from vigilant sources and the rapid response of airport authorities allowed their families to successfully intercept this nefarious plan. Despite the disruption, the…
Concerns Arise Over Human Trafficking as Unverified Somali Police Officers Sneak into Europe via INTERPOL Invitation
Scandal Erupts as Fake Somali Officers Sneak into Europe Amid INTERPOL Visit MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – A disconcerting situation has arisen as imposters masquerading as Somali police officers infiltrated Europe. This occurred coincidentally during an official trip by the Somali Police Commissioner to INTERPOL’s headquarters in Lyon, France. Though they were invited by INTERPOL, these individuals have vanished and failed to return to Somalia, sparking grave worries about potential human trafficking with government…
Ethiopia Raises Concerns Following Arrival of Egyptian Military Personnel and Equipment in Mogadishu
Ethiopia Voices Concern Over Transition in Somalia's Peace Mission ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AXADLE) — The Ethiopian government has raised significant alarms regarding the forthcoming shift from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to a new support initiative for peace, asserting that this alteration might undermine the delicate balance of stability in the region. In a statement released today, Ethiopia referred to the situation as "venturing into uncharted waters,” emphasizing the preparations of the African…
Egypt’s Military Transfer to Somalia Raises Concerns Over Arms Spread Among Competing Clan Militias
Rising Tensions: Egypt's Arms Shipment to Somalia and Its Implications MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – The already delicate security situation in Somalia deepened yesterday following the landing of two C-130 aircraft from Egypt at Mogadishu airport. These military planes brought with them a substantial consignment of arms, munitions, and troops. Sources within Somali security circles familiar with the operation report that the planes touched down on Tuesday morning, signaling a controversial escalation in the military…
Six or More Herders Dead Amidst Violence in Somaliland’s Sanaag Region
Tragic Violence Erupts in Somaliland: Six Herders Killed Hargeisa, Somaliland (AXADLE) — A tragic incident unfolded this week in the Sanaag region, where violence claimed the lives of at least six herders near Goof, a town roughly 80 kilometers from Erigabo city. The bloodshed began on Tuesday when armed assailants struck a small village close to Goof, sparking a cascade of unrest that has dramatically intensified the existing tensions in the area. Initially, five herders lost their lives in the brutal assault. This…
Al-Shabaab Assault on Mogadishu Markets Results in $4 Million in Damages as Government Fails to Safeguard Businesses
Al-Shabaab Escalates Violence in Mogadishu: A Community Torn Apart MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) — In a harrowing incident on the evening of Saturday, August 24, al-Shabaab militants unleashed chaos at the Safa and Marwa markets, located on the fringes of Mogadishu, leaving a path of substantial destruction in their wake. Using a combination of explosives and incendiary devices, the group inflicted severe damage on both property and goods, sparking fears among local residents. Conversations with local business…
Puntland Seizes Kamikaze Drones from Yemen Destined for Al-Shabaab
Puntland Security Forces Nab Suspected Terrorists and Drones GAROWE, Somalia (AXADLE) – In a significant operation, Puntland security personnel captured seven individuals alleged to have connections with Al-Shabaab or ISIS, alongside a clandestine shipment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) entering the region, as reported by a local security insider on Monday. The suspects found themselves in custody after intelligence hinted they were transporting an arsenal of weaponry. A high-ranking member of Puntland's security forces,…
At least 22 dead when cholera outbreak hits
Dozens of people have died and hundreds more are hospitalized during a cholera outbreak in war-torn Sudan, the country's health ministry said on Sunday. Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim said in a statement that at least 22 people have died from the disease and that at least 354 confirmed cases of cholera have been detected across the county. Ibrahim did not give a time frame for the deaths or the number since the beginning of the year. However, the World Health Organization said 78 deaths…
Sweden confirms first case of deadly mpox strain
Swedish health authorities said Thursday they had registered the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of mpox, a viral infection spread through close contact. The announcement came a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global health emergency for the second time in two years, warning that the virus could eventually spread across international borders. Sweden's public health authority confirmed to Agence France-Presse (AFP) that the case was the same…
WHO declares global health emergency over mpox
The World Health Organization declared a global emergency after mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa on Wednesday. Earlier this week, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the mpox outbreak a public health emergency, with more than 500 deaths, and called for international help to stop the spread of the virus. "This is something that should concern us all ... The potential for further spread within Africa and beyond is very worrying," said WHO Director-General…