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In a harrowing recount of events, jurors have begun to piece together the chaotic moments surrounding the knife attack on celebrated novelist Salman Rushdie during a 2022 lecture in New York. Prosecutor Jason Schmidt vividly illustrated how swiftly the incident transpired and the perilous situation Mr. Rushdie found himself in. The incident unfolded under rather grim circumstances. A poet, whose task was to introduce the talk on the importance of safeguarding writers, had scarcely delivered a few words when defendant Hadi…

Resilient Northeastern State: A Tale of Defiance Against ISIS BOSASO, Somalia - In a dramatic encounter that tested the very fabric of resilience, Northeastern State forces have once again stood their ground against an ISIS insurgency. Military officials have confirmed a resolute counterattack lasting several hours that delivered a substantial blow to the militants, whose influence notably wanes across Somalia's landscape. At dawn, a…

Garowe (AX) – The moon shone faintly over the rugged peaks of the Al-Miskaat Mountains as an unforeseen confrontation unfolded beneath the stubborn stars late Monday night. In a region often untouched by tourism's gentle touch, the jagged terrain of the Haraya area within the Toga-Jeceel became the stage for a dramatic clash. Here, in Northeastern State—a semi-autonomous state bearing the scars of history—security forces outmaneuvered a plot as sinister as it was audacious, orchestrated by ISIS militants who had perhaps…

Northeastern State’s Vigilant Stand: A New Chapter in the Fight Against ISIS On January 30, 2025, amidst whispers of courage and resilience, the Northeastern State Security Forces paraded a newly trained unit through the streets of Bosasso, located in Somalia's Northeastern State region. Gleaming equipment accompanied them, a show of strength and preparedness dedicated to combating the looming threat of ISIS in the Bari Region. Reuters captured this profound moment—one that might signal a pivotal shift.…

<Mogadishu (AX) — In an assertive move to curb the tempest of extremism plaguing his nation, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently amplified calls for intensified military efforts against ISIS elements holed up in the craggy Al-Miskaat Mountains of the Bari region. A multitude of events crescendoed into this renewed appeal, primarily the resounding victory by Northeastern State's Daraawiish forces, whose relentless 24-hour siege claimed the lives of over 50 militants, among them were prominent foreign…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the heart of the Doolow district in the Gedo region, a resonant outcry has emerged from the corridors of the Jubbaland regional parliament. The lawmakers’ ire is directed toward a recent incident they describe as an unprovoked and provocative assault by Somali federal forces on the very core of the local government machinery in Bardhere. One dramatic event in the ongoing tale of Somalia's political complexities? Or a tipping point in an already strained relationship? Amidst the fervor of a press…

On the serene streets of Beledweyne, a palpable tension hangs in the air. This, a city not unfamiliar with hardship, was struck with tragedy yet again on Wednesday night. Mohamed Hassan Barow, a cherished member of the Somali National Army, met an untimely and violent end. The location? Kooshin neighborhood; the time? Under the cloak of night, as shadows melded with the bloodied dust of Nuur Hawaad Street. One might ask, who is responsible for snuffing out this vibrant life? Fingers point towards the notorious Al-Shabaab, a…

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…