Beledweyne

Soldier Killed, Civilians Wounded as Somali Government Units Clash in Beledewyne At least one Somali soldier was killed and five civilians were wounded on Sunday in a gunfight between two units of government forces in the central city of Beledweyne, residents and witnesses said, highlighting a fragile security climate in one of the country’s key regional hubs. The confrontation unfolded in and around Darawiishta Market after two members of the National Guard allegedly robbed a woman who sells khat, the leafy stimulant…

Gunfire in Beledweyne after road survey blocked; police officer, civilian wounded Somali police and an armed militia exchanged fire Wednesday in the riverside city of Beledweyne after engineers surveying a new paved road were turned back, residents said. A police officer and a civilian were wounded in the brief but intense clash, underscoring how infrastructure can become a frontline in Somalia’s fragile security landscape. What happened The confrontation erupted in Buundoweyn, a densely populated neighborhood on the…

Djibouti's Diplomatic Mission in Somalia: A Step Toward Regional Stability BELEWEYNE, SOMALIA — In a move indicative of the deepening ties between Djibouti and Somalia, Djibouti's Foreign Minister, Abdukadir Hussein Omar, touched down today in Beledweyne, a city that stands as both a cradle of Somali history and a strategic locus in the ongoing security dynamics of the Horn of Africa. A Diplomatic Welcome in Beledweyne The minister's arrival at Ugaas Khaliif Airport was marked by a warm reception from regional authorities.…

In a heartfelt announcement, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) revealed its key focus areas: providing emergency shelter, food support, and health services to flood-stricken communities. Quotes were shared from those at the forefront, illustrating the urgent needs and rallying a sense of solidarity. Given the breakdown of substantial acreages of farmland in the Hiiraan region, the situation is dire. The mounting waves of floodwaters have mercilessly ravaged crops, intensifying the already precarious food…

Beledweyne (AX) — A devastating explosion rocked the Howlwadaag area of Beledweyne town in the Hiiraan region on Tuesday, claiming the life of a civilian and injuring seven others. The blast targeted a well-loved local eating spot where young folks, especially soccer enthusiasts, often gather.The chaotic aftermath left the neighborhood reeling in disbelief. Despite an investigation launched hours later by security personnel, no apprehensions have been reported.Against a backdrop of rising unease in Beledweyne, tragedy struck…

Beledweyne (AX) - On Friday, officials from the Hiiraan region of the Hirshabelle administration voiced strong disapproval of the violent altercation in Beledweyne. This clash, involving forces from both the Hiiraan State and Hirshabelle State administrations, tragically resulted in a civilian's death and further unsettled the already fragile stability.In their official response, the administration pledged to implement essential actions to uphold law and order, ensuring the safety of locals. "The leadership of the Hiiraan…

Beledweyne (AX) – In a significant community triumph, Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, the esteemed leader of the Hawadle tribe, has navigated the successful dismantling of numerous rogue checkpoints along the stretch between Beledweyne and El-gal in the Hiiraan territory.Flanked by Hiiraan's regional chief, Muse Salad Wehliye, and a cohort of respected elders, the leader embarked on a mission to clear the main artery linking Mataban and Beledweyne. These makeshift barricades had been a notorious thorn in the side of…

Beledweyne (AX) – A skirmish on the edge of Beledweyne town on Monday left at least two dead and two injured, according to local sources. The melee broke out in Ikacade, about 25 kilometers northeast of Beledweyne, where Hiraan region transporters' forces, who had barricaded the road, clashed with adversaries trying to push through the blockade. The road blockade, enforced by transporters in the Hiraan region, was a protest against the surge of checkpoints between Beledweyne and Mataban. So far, neither the Beledweyne…

MOGADISHU, Somalia -The situation in central Somalia is getting worse following the recent takeover of Baladwayn, an ancient town in Shabelle Valley, Hirshabelle state, in the central part of the troubled nation. According to reports from the Baladwayne district in the Hiran region, the Hiran Salvation Forces , led by Colonel Abdullahi Elmi Barre, willhave the coming days on the 5th onthe 5th. District administration offices were also held on various streets in the city center as anti-local government protests. The…

BELEDWEYNE, Somalia - Somalia witnessed scenes of violence and chaos as protests against the government continued into the third week with several eyewitness accounts of AU forces opening fire on protesters. Violent clashes have erupted in the streets of Hiran's regional capital, Beledweyne, between Somali forces and protesters calling for the release of dozens arrested during massive security operations. At least three people were injured, including a woman, according to hospital sources. The protesters accused…