Breakdown

Mogadishu (AX) — The former leader of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, has lobbed scathing critiques at the current federal administration after the disarrayed National Consultative Council (NCC) discussions fizzled out unproductively following a fortnight of talks in Mogadishu. In a candid disclosure on Wednesday, Farmaajo voiced his letdown, explaining that the unsuccessful discussions have only widened rifts, sown chaos, and cast a shadow of doubt over the Somali populace. Pointing fingers at the roadblocks to…

Mogadishu (AX) — Chaos broke out like a storm in Luuq, Gedo, with tensions boiling over after a shaky truce crumbled between feuding clan militias. Residents found themselves caught in a wave of fear. As twilight descended, both groups unleashed heavy firepower, rattling the once-peaceful neighborhoods. The rumbling echoes filled the air, unsettling everyone in the vicinity. This fresh outbreak of violence stems from a recent killing, reviving ancient grudges between these clans. Efforts by Somalia's Federal Government and…