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Ethiopia's Tigray Region Seeks Federal Help Following Town Seizure ADDIS ABABA - The tale of a land once marred by war took a new twist. On a seemingly ordinary Wednesday, the Tigray region of Ethiopia echoed with a resounding plea for federal intervention. The tranquility they fought to establish seemed to teeter on the edge as a faction within the region's main political party boldly seized control of a key town. Questions reverberated: Are old wounds liable to reopen? The Tigray People's…

In the early morning haze of March 13, 2025, armed local fighters steadfastly tread alongside Somali security forces. They navigate the undulating landscape of the rural expanse near Ceelbuur district, nestled within the Galgaduud region. The mission? To secure their homeland—a goal that resonates with the heartbeats of many in the community. Mogadishu (AX)—Amid the cool evening air of Thursday, local security forces orchestrated a strategic move against adversity, targeting a notorious stronghold of Al-Shabaab nestled in…

Northeastern State Forces Seize ISIS Headquarters in the Mountains BOSASO, Somalia - In a daring and strategic operation, Northeastern State security forces have made a significant breakthrough by seizing what is believed to be the main headquarters of the ISIS militants in Somalia. This move, detailed by the counterterrorism centre in a recently released statement, marks another critical step towards liberating the state from the clutches of terrorism. For the past three months, the determined Northeastern…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International–Monitoring. Garowe, Somalia: A Strategic Bastion in the Fight Against Global Terror Under the starlit skies of Garowe, whispers of change are taking flight. In a world where news often travels at the speed of a tweet, a significant revelation emerged from the heart of Northeastern State. Imagine, if you will, a landscape marked not just by desert winds and rolling sand dunes, but also by the invisible lines drawn by global networks of terror. On a breezy Thursday evening,…

BOSASO, Somalia - The crackle of gunfire and the echo of strategic commands reverberated through the eastern stretches of the Cal-Miskaad mountains as the Northeastern State Defense Forces, fueled by a steadfast resolve, made a landmark advance. What’s unfolding here, you might ask? It is an audacious campaign against the entrenched forces of ISIS. These formidable terrains, once bastions of militant fortification, are now being reclaimed at a pace the world cannot ignore. What drives these forces, often operating with…

In a corner of the world often scarred by turmoil, the picturesque city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo finds itself shrouded in a thick cloud of violence once more. The relentless guns and recrudescent battles between the M23 insurgent faction and national forces have thrust the city into a maelstrom of chaos, displacing countless souls and quaking the very foundation of livelihoods and trade.

Galkayo (AX) — In the jagged and rugged terrain of the Cal Miskaad Mountains, a tale of dogged determination and modern-day warfare unfolded as Northeastern State's forces pulled off a commendable feat—seizing not one or two, but eight unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, in their relentless campaign against extremism. Dubbed "Operation Hilaac," this initiative aims to dismantle the entrenched ISIS foothold in Balli-Dhidin—a remote launchpad for their audacious endeavors. As the Northeastern State Minister of Information,…

On Wednesday, Somalia proclaimed the capture of a top boss from the terrorist faction al-Shabaab in the central Galgadud region.Ali Geelle, a high-ranking leader linked to al-Qaeda's offshoot al-Shabaab, was nabbed by the Somali National Army (SNA) in a military operation in Galgadud, according to a terse Defense Ministry communique.“The operation in Galhareeri district, Galgaduud region, also saw the confiscation of a vehicle, a gun, and some ammo,” the ministry posted on X. They noted that Geelle had been involved in…

The decision is poised to further strain relations between Ethiopia and Somalia, which have already become tense following a controversial accord between the Ethiopian government and North Western of Somaliaa uthorities for Red Sea access. Adding more fuel to the fire, Somalia signed a defense pact with Egypt, leading to the imminent deployment of five Egyptian soldiers as part of the African Union Stabilization and Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This new mission will replace the older African Union Transition Mission…

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…