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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s civil aviation regulator will shut Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport for a full day on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, as the capital holds local council elections, the Somali Civil Aviation Authority said Monday. The SCAA said no flights will arrive or depart during the one-day closure, describing the suspension as a security and technical measure designed to safeguard the public and ensure the vote proceeds smoothly. Airlines, passengers and travel agencies were advised to adjust plans and…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport will shut for one day on Thursday, Dec. 25, as the capital holds local council elections, the Somali Civil Aviation Authority said Monday, suspending all arrivals and departures as part of heightened security and technical preparations. In a statement, the SCAA advised the public, airlines and travel agents that no flights will land at or depart from the airport during the 24-hour closure. The authority described the move as a precaution to “ensure public…

London — Police are investigating a pepper spray assault at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3 car park that disrupted travel and sent 21 people, including a 3-year-old girl, for medical treatment, authorities said. The Metropolitan Police said Monday the incident appears to have stemmed from a suitcase robbery involving people known to one another, revising an earlier account that described a fight following an argument. Commander Peter Stevens said detectives pieced together the sequence after reviewing CCTV footage and…

Edinburgh Airport said flights have resumed after a temporary suspension this morning caused by an issue with its air traffic control provider. The airport, which is the sixth-busiest in the U.K., said travel was halted for a time while the problem was addressed. It handled 15.8 million passengers last year. Officials provided few details about the nature of the fault or which air traffic control provider was involved. Edinburgh Airport said the disruption was not linked to a separate Cloudflare outage affecting internet…

Power struggle in Somalia’s Hirshabelle spills into the open with Hiiraan governor sacked Somalia’s fragile federal experiment is feeling the strain again, this time in Hirshabelle, where President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlawe has dismissed the governor of Hiiraan region amid a dispute over who collects taxes at Beledweyne’s Ugaas Khaliif Airport. It is a small airfield by global standards, but control over its revenues has become a proxy for power in a state where budgets are thin and authority is contested block by…

New airstrip in Buur Hakaba offers hope — and a test of resilience — in Somalia’s restless south BUUR HAKABA, Somalia — In the sun-baked plains between Baidoa and the coast, a strip of compacted earth has suddenly become more than a patch of ground. On a warm Sunday morning this week, local leaders and residents cut a ribbon on Buur Hakaba’s first-phase airport — a modest airfield that community members and the Southwest state government say will be a lifeline for trade, education and elections in a part of Somalia long…

Sobering Seizure at Somalia's Gateway: A Closer Look at the Drug Crisis Amid shimmering heat and the steady hum of life at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport, Somali police intercepted an alarming cargo—48 sacks of narcotics ready to breach the borders. As passengers crisscrossed the airport's buzzing terminals, this illicit cache threatened to slip quietly into the world beyond. A Calculated Haul This wasn't just a minor find. The Office of the Attorney General detailed the discovery: 48 bags, each divided into…

KISMAYO, Somalia - In a surprising twist, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, known as ATMIS, has seemingly balked at the Somalian federal government's request to take over Kismayo airport's operations. The situation stems from Mogadishu's desire to disrupt upcoming elections in Jubaland following a fallout with the region's leader, Ahmed Islam Mohamed Madobe, insiders report. ATMIS, a key player in maintaining security across various areas of Somalia, asserted that they won’t step into the management shoes of…

Birmingham Airport has resumed its operations following an incident involving a suspicious vehicle, according to a spokesperson from the airport. The vehicle was thoroughly inspected and was found to pose no threat, thanks to the diligent efforts of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, as confirmed by West Midlands Police. The spokesperson elaborated, stating that “certain passengers had to be evacuated, and we were forced to halt outgoing flights for a brief period while the police carried out their inquiry.” “The…

Heightened Security Measures Implemented at Beirut Airport In the heart of the Middle East, the atmosphere around Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport has grown tense as authorities ramp up security protocols. This surge in vigilance follows a series of unsettling events, prompting a comprehensive assessment of the airport’s safety measures. As travelers glide through the bustling airport terminal, the air buzzes with both excitement and apprehension. The latest changes are aimed not only at safeguarding passengers…