Bardhere

Mogadishu (AX) – In the volatile landscape of Somali politics, the federal government has directed pointed accusations at Jubbaland's President, Ahmed Madobe, in relation to the violent clash that shattered the peace in Bardhere district, Gedo region, this past Wednesday. This deadly altercation led tragically to the death of the district commissioner, Mohamed Ilyas Caagane, and numerous other casualties. The federal Ministry of Internal Security did not mince words in its recently released statement, alleging…

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…

In the heart of Mogadishu, amidst the bustling tales of the city, a grim story unfolded this Wednesday, steeped in tragedy and political tension. Mohamed Ilyas Caagane, the federally appointed commissioner of Bardhere district, breathed his last amidst fierce combat between federal government troops and forces loyal to Jubbaland in the district of Bardhere, nestled within the contentious Gedo region. For those who call Bardhere home, the echoes of conflict reverberated through the air, although the full extent of the…

BARDHERE, Somalia - The heart of Bardhere's ancient streets witnessed a storm of violence this Wednesday, painting the town in shades of grief and discord. In the unrested air of Somalia's Gedo region, the stagings of power played out through the decisive crack of rifles and the somber roars of artillery. Did history repeat itself, or did it chart a new course? On this day, it was not the echoes of a chieftain's call, but the clash of Jubaland forces and Somali federal troops that echoed among the dusty lanes. Among…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the hushed hours of Monday night, an air of uncertainty enveloped the Bardhere district within Somalia's Gedo region. Jubbaland regional forces quietly slipped back into the district headquarters, reclaiming control after federal government troops departed under the veil of night. It’s a development that leaves one pondering: What really happened to prompt this calculated withdrawal? The reasons for the federal forces' exit stay shrouded in mystery, hinting at complex underlying tensions.…

Mogadishu (AX) — Ethiopian troops, who are part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), have taken the lead in renovating Bardhere Airport located in Somalia's Gedo region. This development has further strained the already tense relations between Ethiopia and Somalia. The 46th Motorized Battalion of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) is executing this airport overhaul as part of a Quick Impact Project (QIP). The project involves extending the runway by 400 meters to boost safety and accommodate…