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In the complex world of geopolitics, where every decision echoes beyond borders, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) recently stirred international waters. Was it diplomacy or a strategic pivot that led to the spectral granting of clemency to the convicted American coup plotters? This action, coincidentally timed with a visit from U.S. Advisor on African Affairs, Massad Boulos, has analysts clutching their pens, speculating wildly. However, the narrative from the Congolese leadership…

On the morning of April 2, Judge Irma Schoeman delivered a pivotal ruling that reverberated through the South African judicial system. She articulated a stark reality: prosecutors had not met the burden of providing evidence that could withstand rigorous scrutiny. This verdict has left many questioning the integrity of the prosecution's strategy and the implications of such a decision. The Timothy Omotoso trial, a case that has captured national attention, delves into the troubling underbelly of religious manipulation and…

SYDNEY, Australia (AX) — In an unsettling development from Western Australia, police have apprehended a 16-year-old boy accused of making an online threat against Al-Bayt Al-Islaam Mosque in Sydney. This frightening announcement has echoes of the devastating 2019 Christchurch mosque attack. Social media was the platform where this ominous threat emerged. The teenager allegedly planned an attack reminiscent of the tragic events at Al-Noor Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. In that horrific incident, a white…

Edited By Ali MusaAxadle Times International–Monitoring. Mogadishu (AX) — In a profound reflection of the complex interplay between culture, faith, and justice, the recent arrest of a woman in Djibouti has captured the attention of the nation and beyond. This incident, which reverberates with emotional intensity, reminds us of the fragile balance within societies thriving on deeply embedded religious values. The heart of the storm is a video. A seemingly ordinary digital recording, it’s the kind that in a heartbeat can…

ADDIS ABABA: As another day dawns in Ethiopia, shadows of an "escalating crackdown" on civil society grow longer, according to Human Rights Watch. Lately, the country has witnessed the suspension of two pivotal human rights organizations, causing a stir in both local and international circles. Last December, the Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRC), renowned for its enduring legacy, and the Ethiopian Human Rights Defenders Center (EHRDC) found themselves curtailed by a governmental watchdog. This was on grounds that…

Mogadishu (AX) — an ominous September of 2024, where a helicopter's brief and eventful airborne jaunt in Somalia lands three senior Ugandan military officers in hot water. Much to the chagrin of those involved, what was supposed to be a routine sortie ended in a crash and a legal tailspin. The aircraft, nestled under the watchful gaze of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), met with adversity almost immediately after takeoff from Mogadishu. Miraculously, all four peacekeepers aboard, though shaken,…

In a profoundly troubling case that has sent shockwaves through the community, an Australian mother stands accused of poisoning her own one-year-old daughter in a twisted scheme to solicit funds online. Authorities have labeled her actions as nothing short of appalling. According to Queensland Detective Inspector Paul Dalton, the 34-year-old woman allegedly went to great lengths to disguise her sinister intentions, administering prescription and over-the-counter medications to her unsuspecting baby without any medical…

In the serene expanse of the Togdheer region in the North Western State of Somalia, where life flows with a quiet rhythm and history seems etched into every stone, a shocking tale unfolded that has left the community reeling. In the once-peaceful village of Habaaslay, the unimaginable happened: two brothers stand accused of committing the ultimate betrayal—the murder of their own mother. On December 23, 2024, the tragic news of Aamina Yusuf Ismail’s death shattered the calm of Togdheer. Aamina was more than just a mother;…

In a chilling demonstration of control, the militant group Al-Shabab executed two young men in a remote village not far from Janale—roughly a stone's throw, or, to put it more precisely, about 90 kilometers, southwest of Mogadishu. On a rather somber Friday, eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing scene, which took place in Busley Daoud. This locale, firmly in the grip of Al-Shabab, witnessed this grim spectacle, the group’s message delivered with the brute force of gunfire. Busley Daoud's central square became the stage for…

Somalia: Troops Face Trial for Fleeing Battle Against Al-Shabaab MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a recent turn of events, the Somali government is taking action against a group of soldiers and a police commander. They're accused of leaving their posts in the ongoing battle against the militant group Al-Shabaab, supposedly without getting the okay from their field leaders who are overseeing operations against the insurgents. The charges have been officially lodged in a military court, which holds the authority to tackle such cases…