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Mogadishu (AX) – In a charged outcry that reverberates with urgency, Somali Senator Abdi Hassan Awaale Qeybdiid has openly accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of manipulating the national constitution to suit his unilateral whims. What does this mean for Somalia's already fragile stability and governance? During a candid conversation with SMS local television on a quiet Sunday, the senator expressed his dismay, describing the current governance as operating under “Hassan Sheikh’s special constitution” rather than the…

Smoke and Scramble: Life Under the Wildfire's Shadow in Los Angeles The scene at Teddy's Cocina in Pasadena, California, was bustling—almost a small oasis of normalcy amid chaos. As wildfire evacuees dug into their lunches and locals scuttled indoors to escape the brown, smoky air choking the city, one couldn’t help but feel a touch surreal. A meal had never felt so poignant. Dulce Perez, a cook at the restaurant, succinctly described the experience: “It's not breathable.” And who could argue? It felt as if the sky had…

In the heart of England and Wales, over 200 flood warnings wave their red flags, suggesting, "Flooding might just crash the party." According to the Environment Agency, swollen rivers, swamped with recent precipitation, are inching dangerously close to the breaking point. Following a weekend where snow and a biting mix of sleet and rain swept across the UK, the transportation network took a hit, with cancellations and delays causing widespread frustration. An amber alert—akin to Mother Nature’s alarm bells—has been extended…

SOMALIA URGES DIPLOMATS TO RESPECT NATIONAL INTEGRITY MOGADISHU, Somalia (AX) – In a bold assertion, Somalia's Foreign Affairs chief, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, voiced accusations against certain international envoys for allegedly trampling on the nation's sovereignty. He declared intentions to call those concerned for a stern dialogue and hinted at repercussions if such infractions persist. Amidst the pomp of a diplomat graduation bash at the ministry's stronghold, Fiqi pointed a finger at ambassadors who gallivanted to…

In Somalia's Bay Territory, Hunger Sparks New Disputes A Somali woman traverses the parched and barren lands of Bay, where ongoing strife alongside climatic shifts have crippled farming activities, leaving communities with little choice but to lean on humanitarian relief. (Credit: Islamic Relief/SIDA) Mogadishu (AX) — According to a detailed examination by Islamic Relief Somalia, the scarcity of food is exacerbating unrest in the Bay region. Various calamities, including prolonged dry spells, deluges, alongside relentless…

AXADLE, Somalia — Ilyas Osman Lugatoor, the Vice President of Northeastern State, has issued a sobering alert about Somalia's trajectory, deeming President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his administration as "the most perilous faction in politics." During a poignant address in Garowe—Northeastern State's capital—Lugatoor expressed dire concerns about Somalia's potential downfall under the existing leadership, citing constitutional violations as the crux of the issue. These violations, he argued, undermine the foundational…

For the first time since the beginning of the war, the province of Tigray will be without food supplies. It was the director of USAID, the American humanitarian agency, who sounded the alarm. The food crisis has only worsened in two months and the blockade imposed by the Ethiopian government on Tigray and its six million inhabitants. For its part, Addis Ababa once again opposed these statements.…