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Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant move, the Somali Council of Ministers named General Asad Osman Abdullahi as the new police commissioner on Thursday. This appointment sees him stepping into the shoes of Major General Sulub Ahmed Firin.The suggestion for General Abdullahi’s new role came from the Ministry of Internal Security during the council’s regular weekly assembly.General Abdullahi’s resume includes serving as the Commander of the Northeastern State Security Force (PSF), a position he held from 2007 until…

Mogadishu (AX) – On Tuesday morning, flights were unexpectedly grounded between Mogadishu and Baidoa, stranding passengers at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport. Those affected ranged from business folks and students to medical patients and even a deceased person en route to burial. No official word from the federal government explained this sudden halt but, flights did resume hours later. Spokesperson for the Southwest presidential palace, Mohamed Ali Ibrahim, slammed the move, calling it an effort to…

Federal Government Halts Battalion Leader's Return As Tension Soars Mogadishu, Somalia — In recent revelations, the Federal Government has detained the commander of the 9th Battalion stationed in Xudur as he arrived at Aden Adde International Airport. The commander embarked from Baidoa following a security conclave targeting South West State’s stability, where he conferred with local chiefs and President Abdiaziz Laftagareen. Just as he was gearing up to head back to Xudur, plans went sideways. Sheikh Adan Madobe, Speaker…

Explosions in the Somali capital claimed five lives and left eight injuredMOGADISHU, Somalia -- Explosions on the streets of Mogadishu claimed the lives of five individuals and wounded eight others Saturday, as confirmed by a municipal official.An explosive device had been secretly stationed in a busy area where a group of young folks had gathered to snap photos, remarked Abdullahi Sheikh Abdirahman, the district commissioner of Mogadishu's Kahda neighborhood."I witnessed several bodies strewn across the road moments after…

Mogadishu (AX) — The police in Mogadishu have apprehended ten men implicated in killings, thefts, and other security-related crimes through recent raids. According to a statement from the Banadir regional police, the suspects will be brought before the appropriate courts, although their names remain undisclosed. "An operation by the Banadir regional police force, in coordination with other security agencies in the capital, has led to the arrest of ten individuals responsible for acts of killing, wounding, and robbery…

Northeastern State Authorities Detain Youths Linked to TikTok-Driven Clan Violence Garowe (AX) — Security personnel in Northeastern State have apprehended multiple young individuals believed to have instigated a sequence of violent confrontations targeting the Ogaden clan in Garowe. This turbulence appears to have been ignited by TikTok videos. The unrest follows a distressing episode in Nairobi, where a group of youths brutally attacked a man from Garowe while capturing the incident on film. It seems that the turmoil in…

Devastating Blaze Erupts at Garowe Gas Station, Investigation Underway Garowe (AX) — A catastrophic fire erupted Saturday night at a gas station located in Garowe, the bustling capital of Northeastern State. This blaze resulted in significant destruction and injuries, sparking concern and investigation. Initial reports suggest the inferno ignited when a fuel tanker parked in a nearby garage succumbed to flames. The flames rapidly spread to the gas station and neighboring structures, leading to chaos. Eyewitness videos…

Controversy arose in Kenya this week over the authorities' silence on the deaths of troopers from the African Union's mission in Somalia in an assault. The brother of one among the troopers killed occurs to be a former presidential candidate who has publicly…

On the one hand, the Togolese authorities have recently acknowledged in recent days that there are no Covid-19 patients in treatment centers. So we can see that the situation is improving significantly. And on the other hand, some bans have been lifted and some measures have been eased. This is the case with the reopening of places of worship, the resumption of sports activities. So today, this ban on gatherings of a social or political nature is no longer justified. What is also pointed out is…