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Somalia: Ex-President Criticizes Federal Forces Over Recent Actions MOGADISHU, Somalia - Standing against the backdrop of escalating strife, Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has vociferously lambasted federal troops for their recent raids in Mogadishu. The incursions, taking place at a security post in Jasiira and an opposition gathering, have been harshly described by Ahmed as "barbaric acts" that echo oppression from a bygone era. The once-leader, now at the helm of the Himilo Qaran party, delivered an…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali National Army, with precise air support from U.S. forces, took down a minimum of ten Al-Shabaab militants in a planned assault around the Berhani region, approximately 35 kilometers from Kismayo, according to security insiders on Sunday. The collaborative mission was executed to thwart an impending Al-Shabaab offensive, as insiders revealed. Intelligence reports identified this outpost as a staging ground for their forthcoming attacks on Somali military targets. “This strike signals to…

Germany's beleaguered Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently indicated he might request a confidence vote this year, potentially setting the stage for snap elections. “I'm completely open to a confidence vote before Christmas—if everyone’s on board, I’m good to go,” he remarked, following the disintegration of his coalition government earlier this week. Scholz had earlier discussed the possibility of a mid-January vote, which, according to German electoral laws, could lead to new elections by late March—six months sooner than…

In mid-January, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is slated to undergo a confidence vote, a move that could potentially lead to new elections as early as March. This development follows the ousting of his Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, after protracted disagreements about the government's economic strategy. Scholz cited a breakdown of trust as the reason for Lindner's dismissal, emphasizing that collaboration had become untenable. "He has broken my trust too often... Serious government work is not possible under such…

Pursuing enhanced security across the western Indian Ocean, a collaborative maritime exercise unfolded between the EU and Kenya. Image credit: Operation Atalanta.This week, the Kenya Navy and Coast Guard took significant strides in maritime safety through joint drills with the European Union's naval task force.During the final week of October, a simulated search and rescue (SAR) operation was conducted, featuring the ESPS Santa Maria (F81), currently serving as Operation Atalanta’s flagship. Alongside Kenyan naval assets and…

Mogadishu (AX) — In an intriguing twist of the political narrative, Somalia's top brass have inked a deal to undertake municipal elections by June 2025, to be trailed by parliamentary polls in the September of the same year. This was unveiled in a statement from the National Consultative Council (NCC) this past Wednesday.Underscoring the significance of transparent polls sprouting from a multi-party framework, the NCC rallied for empowering Somali folks to handpick their own delegates. Urgency clings to legislation related…

Israeli soldiers stormed Al Jazeera’s office in Ramallah, demanding the Doha-based news outlet cease operations as part of escalating measures against press freedom.Masked, heavily-armed Israeli troops burst into Al Jazeera’s headquarters, presenting a 45-day shutdown order to West Bank bureau chief, Walid al-Omari, early Sunday morning.Al-Omari reported the military cited “promoting and supporting terrorism” as reasons for the closure.According to Al Jazeera’s Jivara Budeiri, Israeli forces deployed tear gas around the…

Turkish National Held for Misconduct in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - A Banadir regional court in Mogadishu has detained a Turkish citizen following allegations of mistreatment towards Somali workers employed by his family's enterprise, according to official reports. Ertugrul Karaferiyeli faces charges from the Attorney General's office for misusing his authority within a company abroad, blatantly disregarding labor laws that ensure humane treatment of employees. The individual is affiliated with Favori LLC and…

A Ukrainian captivated soldier rejoices over the swap. (AFP: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service)The United Arab Emirates has brokered a trade involving 206 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, as reported by Emirati state news agency WAM on Saturday.President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Russia's defense ministry both acknowledged that each nation retrieved 103 POWs in this exchange.“Our people are home,” Mr. Zelenskyy conveyed on the Telegram messaging platform. “We successfully liberated another 103…

In Bangui, two weeks before the legislative and presidential elections, this code of conduct initiated by the National Electoral Council Framework was to be signed by presidential candidates and political parties. However, the signing must be postponed. as reported from Bangui, Charlotte cossetThe government, diplomatic…