Champions

Mohamed's journey is a compelling narrative of ambition and purpose, driven by the desire to make substantial contributions to his homeland, especially in the arena of education. Reflecting on his motivations, Mohamed noted, “My priority was to invest in myself. I wanted to get out into the wider world so that I could make a real difference and change things for the next generation when it comes to access to education.” His educational voyage commenced in 2014, when he embarked on a master's degree in…

Mogadishu (AX) In many corners of the world, the celebration of youth and their achievements manifests in various forms. In Somalia, this celebration takes on a spiritual and intellectual tone through the national Holy Quran Competition, an annual event that vividly captures the essence of faith, education, and cultural heritage. On a serene evening marking the end of Ramadan, adorned in the traditional serenity of the holy month, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took center stage to honor this year’s champions of Quranic…

Champions League Round of 16: A Night of Drama and Determination In the enchanting city of Paris, as the clock ticked towards the final whistle, the Parc des Princes pulsed with a tension that only the UEFA Champions League could summon. March 5, 2025, will be etched in memory, perhaps not just for the scoreline but for the narratives woven into the night's tapestry. Few sights are as thrilling as witnessing Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk clinch his fists in celebration. What thoughts cascade through an athlete's mind in…

Kylian Mbappe Strikes Thrice as Real Madrid Surges Past Manchester City It was a night of zest and undeniable talent in Madrid. Oil paintings of the past, touched by the vivacity of present actions, unravel themselves magnificently when you speak of the UEFA Champions League. Under the grandeur of the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid danced past Manchester City's defenses, thanks largely to Kylian Mbappe's phenomenal hat-trick. But what lies behind such performances, and how did a single player tilt the balance so heavily?…

In the pulsating final moments of a game that will long be etched into football folklore, Alphonso Davies stood poised under the floodlights of the Allianz Arena. It was the UEFA Champions League playoff second leg, where Bayern Munich faced Celtic FC on a brisk February evening in 2025. Davies' last-gasp equalizer catapulted Bayern Munich to a 3-2 aggregate triumph, smashing Celtic's dreams of advancing further. Can one single moment capture the tensions of a full game? Sometimes, yes. This was one of those instances.…

BOSASO, Somalia — Can one man's resolve turn the tide against terror? In the heart of Northeastern State, a region often shrouded in the relentless noise of strife, President Saciid Cabdullahi Deni has emerged as a beacon of defiance against the insidious spread of ISIS. Unlike other theater commanders, Deni's campaign does not bask in the luxury of extensive international battalions or promised aid from the Somali federal pyramid. Instead, it thrives on something more subtle, more primal — the undying grit…

In a night that can only be described as an electrifying chapter in football's grandest drama, Liverpool clinched their ticket to the Champions League's last 16 with a spirited 2-1 victory over Lille. Not to be outdone, Barcelona delivered a gutsy comeback to edge Benfica 5-4, making fans' hearts race in Lisbon. Harvey Elliott became Liverpool’s man of the hour, his ambitious — if not slightly fortuitous — strike came off a deflection to secure the win. This after Lille, even a man short, leveled the…

In a hard-fought clash on a Wednesday night of UEFA Champions League action, Inter Milan snatched a narrow 1-0 triumph over Arsenal, thanks to a coolly taken penalty by Hakan Calhanoglu. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid secured a last-gasp victory, edging past Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 with a 93rd-minute strike. With this victory, the Italian title-holders maintain their undefeated streak, firmly positioned at fifth place. At the midpoint of the freshly introduced league format, they boast a…

The Champions League served up some dramatic surprises this week as two European titans, Real Madrid and Manchester City, were humbled on Tuesday.Real Madrid, last year's champions, took a beating on home turf with a 3-1 loss to AC Milan. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland missed a crucial penalty as Manchester City, after initially securing a lead four minutes in, crumbled to a 4-1 defeat against Sporting Lisbon. Adding an interesting twist, Lisbon's coach is set to switch allegiance to City’s neighbors soon.Liverpool, on the other…

Mogadishu (AX) — Sarah Mohamed Khalif, a Belgian with Somali roots, has once again secured a spot on Leuven's city council. Her election marks a continued path-breaking journey in the European political scene. Notably, she remains the first Somali, Muslim, and immigrant woman to achieve this milestone, winning a second term after a tenacious campaign. During her inaugural term, Sarah allied with the Vooruit party, aiming to cultivate a more inclusive Leuven. Her focus centered on enhancing social services for the…