Command

A Crossroad of Decisions: Somalia’s Offer to the United States Standing at a pivotal juncture, Somalia has extended a proposal to the United States. In an unexpected move, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addressed an evocative letter to President Donald Trump, marking a new chapter in the Horn of Africa's geo-political landscape. Revealed on a typical Friday afternoon via a reliable source, Reuters, the letter sparked…

Somalia to Take the Helm of AUSSOM as Local Forces Gear Up for Transition MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a significant step towards sovereign command, it has been confirmed by top officials that Somalia is set to assume the leadership of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This comes as local forces gear up to take over full security responsibilities, marking a pivotal change in the dynamic of power and control within the region. What does it mean for the people of Somalia to see this…

Northeastern State's Bold Strike: Unraveling the ISIS Stronghold By Ali Musa, Axadle Times International–Monitoring In the rugged terrains of Bosaso, Somalia, a twist in the tale of the persistent battle against extremism unfolded last Monday. The dusty trails turned witness to a significant breakthrough when Northeastern State forces unearthed an underground bunker—widely believed to be the nerve center for ISIS's top leadership. This discovery has sent ripples across the counterterrorism…

In a quiet yet significant move, the Trump administration is pondering an executive action to shift the operational landscape of the U.S. military. The spotlight is currently on the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), which is under scrutiny for a potential structural overhaul. According to several insiders with knowledge of these plans, there is a consideration to reposition AFRICOM as a subcomponent of the European Command (EUCOM). The larger narrative here aligns with President Trump's often-stated aim of trimming down…

In a remarkable twist of events that has stirred ripples across the Hiiran region, the Somali federal government forces have triumphantly reclaimed the reins of local power. They have officially taken charge of the Hiiran regional administration centers, not just the bustling district of Beledweyne but also the strategic Lamagalaay military camp—a bastion held by the Hiiran State administration for the past year. It's as if they swooped in like knights in shining armor, ready to bring a whirlwind of change. The handover…

Breaking Barriers: Lt. Col. Mwagandi Paves the Way as KDF’s First Female Guard of Honour Leader NAIROBI, Kenya - A seismic shift happened in Kenya on Sunday when Lt. Colonel Faith Mwagandi stepped into the spotlight as the trailblazer—Van Gogh with a paintbrush of valor—becoming the pioneer woman to craft a Guard of Honour for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at a prominent national celebration. Commanding the troops during the 61st Mashujaa Day gala in Kwale, lodged on Kenya’s sunlit southern coast, the KDF recognized this…

Paris has confirmed the death of Baye Ag Bakabo, the head of the command who kidnapped our colleagues Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon on November 2, 2013 in Kidal in northern Mali. The information had been circulating since Wednesday, June 9, but was then not official. Several members of Baye Ag Bakabo's family had announced his death on social media, but neither Barkhane nor Elysee, who was contacted at the time, had confirmed. According to our information, Baye Ag Bakabo was killed near the town of Aguelhok where…