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Somalia’s Spirit of Resilience: A Tale of Courage in Masagawaa Report By Axadle Mogadishu (AX) — Picture this, the crack of dawn peppered with the cacophony of chaos, yet it was a majestic display of bravery and grit. In the remote, sun-scorched town of Masagawaa, in the heart of the Galgaduud region, the valiant soldiers of the Somali National Army (SNA), banded together with local militias, stood tall against the tempestuous fury of Al-Shabaab militants. As audacious as it was, the early morning onslaught was…

**Mogadishu - Twists and turns abounded in the bustling town of Masagawa, a setting that feels as timeless as the undulating sands of the Galgaduud region. Early Saturday morning, a melodrama of conflict unfolded, colored by the tense rhythms of Somali government forces and local militias as they squared off against the al-Shabaab militants. Picture it: A tranquil morning shattered by an insidious bang, as a vehicle-borne explosive device made its spectacularly destructive debut. This was no mere tremor, but the dramatic…

BOSASO, Somalia - "Shades of gray," some might say, yet the harrowing raid by the notorious ISIS in Northeastern State was as blatant as a bull in a china shop—jarring and disheartening. The lurking presence of ISIS in Somalia, particularly in the supposedly secure enclave of Northeastern State, was an open secret, yet often considered a dwarf concern compared to the formidable shadow of al-Shabaab. The shockwaves from ISIS's brazen strike on Northeastern State's military outposts still echo like a haunting chorus across…

On the fateful day of January 9, 2025, an unusual episode unfolded in Chad as government officials referred to an assault on the presidential palace as a "small incident," aimed at disrupting the nation’s stability. The capital, N'Djamena, reverberated with the sounds of intense gunfire when armed assailants reportedly breached the gates of the presidential grounds. This turmoil erupted right after President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno had concluded discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. In the wake of the attack,…

President Joe Biden recently traveled to New Orleans to visit the site of a tragic New Year's Day incident that claimed the lives of 14 individuals and caused injuries to many others. This horrific event unfolded when a former US Army veteran drove a truck into a bustling crowd celebrating the holiday. Accompanied by his wife, Jill Biden, the President took a moment to honor those who perished by stopping at the iconic Bourbon Street. Their visit was a poignant acknowledgment of the devastating loss experienced by the…

Garowe (AX) — The leadership in Northeastern State has firmly decided against offering any form of clemency to foreign ISIS fighters entrenched within the Al Miskat mountains, presenting a stark ultimatum to the Somali ISIS insurgents to capitulate. This development unfolded on Sunday, according to officials familiar with the situation. The declaration emerged shortly after a violent incident in Dharjaalle, where an attack by 12 foreign militants on a Northeastern State military outpost resulted in multiple fatalities,…

A French prosecutor is calling for a harsh 20-year prison sentence for Dominique Pelicot, who orchestrated the horrifying mass rape of his own wife over nearly a decade. He allegedly drugged her into unconsciousness and then filmed and photographed the assaults. Mr. Pelicot, now 71 years old, has confessed to the charges during a trial that has captivated audiences worldwide. This case goes beyond the courtroom; it serves as a stark reflection on the widespread issue of sexual violence, both in France and around the globe.…

"In Mykolaiv, Ukraine, November 17, 2024, a firefighter is in the thick of a catastrophic scene—another grim chapter in Russia's ongoing assault on Ukraine, marked by a residential house engulfed in turmoil after a drone strike," reported via a handout from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, circulated by REUTERS. It's crucial to comprehend the relentless nature of the conflict to grasp the physical and psychological toll it is taking on the population. Russia launched a substantial offensive, the fiercest in nearly…

Recent allegations have cast a shadow over the legacy of Mohamed Al Fayed, with reports emerging that one of his brothers is also implicated in heinous acts against women employed at the renowned Harrods department store in the UK. This disturbing narrative comes from the testimonies of three former staff members. According to these women, Salah Fayed is accused of committing abusive acts in various locations—including London, the French Riviera, and Monaco—between the years 1989 and 1997. In a chilling account, one…

In the bustling metropolis of New York City, a significant verdict unfolded that speaks volumes about global security threats. A 34-year-old Kenyan named Cholo Abdi Abdullah, tethered to the infamous Somali militant cadre Al Shabaab, was handed a conviction for orchestrating a catastrophic plot echoing the dark shadows of the September 11 attacks. Abdullah's journey entwined intrigue and menace. Captured in the Philippines back in July 2019, his next chapter unfolded in the U.S. by December 2020, facing justice in a foreign…