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Hormuud Salaam Foundation Unveils Vital Infrastructure Project in Kismayo KISMAYO, Somalia – In a notable leap towards development, the Hormuud Salaam Foundation marked a new milestone on Tuesday with the inauguration of a pivotal infrastructure project. A newly constructed asphalt road now graces the heart of the Calanleey district in Kismayo, signaling a boost to transport, trade, and the overall urban landscape of Jubaland's interim capital. This…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant moment for Somalia, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, alongside Mogadishu Mayor Yusuf Hussein Jimale and a delegation of cabinet members, paid a visit to a voter registration site in the Shangani district this past Wednesday. This visit marked the official commencement of the country’s groundbreaking voter registration initiative, an endeavor that has been decades in the making. As he addressed an eager crowd, Prime Minister Barre characterized the occasion as a “victory for Somalia,”…

Mogadishu (AX) — In the heart of Somalia, amidst the daily hustle and bustle of Afgooye district in the Lower Shabelle region, tragedy struck on a day otherwise unremarkable. On Monday, echoes of dread vibrated through the air as several mortar shells rained down, leaving devastation in their wake. Among the fallen was a dedicated police officer, Hussein Haji Mohamed, who many knew fondly as Aw Koombe. His story intertwines with the chaotic narratives of many who serve their communities every day. Around ten mortars…

In a determined stride towards peace, the security landscape in Somalia showcases yet another substantial gain. On a moonlit evening, the serenity of Mundala Sheela, nestled between the Berdaale and Loowgoof areas, was momentarily replaced with a strategic symphony of calibrated strikes. These operations, executed by adept special police units intertwined with the intelligence threads of Southwest State, yielded significant outcomes. Averting their eyes to none other than Moalim Adan Qaddiid, they emerged victorious.…

Mogadishu (AX) — In an era where information seems to travel faster than the speed of light, discerning fact from fiction has become not just a skill, but a necessity. Recent claims swirling online have caught the attention of Somalia’s federal identification agency, which felt compelled to address an issue that could potentially mislead and unsettle the public. The specific allegation that prompted this response centered around a supposed transfer of two districts from Northeastern State to Galmudug, a claim the agency…

Dhusamareb (AX) – In the moonlit tranquillity of a Thursday night, the Somali army, in concert with vigilant local clan militias, set the stage for a deliberate military operation in Dabagalo—a haven nestled within the Harardhere district of the Mudug region. Their mission? To dismantle an Al-Shabaab stronghold that, until then, had been an insidious blight on the community's path. Six militants met their fate, taken down as if they were extensions of the very shadows they sought to exploit. What makes a group of people…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the heart of the Doolow district in the Gedo region, a resonant outcry has emerged from the corridors of the Jubbaland regional parliament. The lawmakers’ ire is directed toward a recent incident they describe as an unprovoked and provocative assault by Somali federal forces on the very core of the local government machinery in Bardhere. One dramatic event in the ongoing tale of Somalia's political complexities? Or a tipping point in an already strained relationship? Amidst the fervor of a press…

In the heart of Mogadishu, amidst the bustling tales of the city, a grim story unfolded this Wednesday, steeped in tragedy and political tension. Mohamed Ilyas Caagane, the federally appointed commissioner of Bardhere district, breathed his last amidst fierce combat between federal government troops and forces loyal to Jubbaland in the district of Bardhere, nestled within the contentious Gedo region. For those who call Bardhere home, the echoes of conflict reverberated through the air, although the full extent of the…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the hushed hours of Monday night, an air of uncertainty enveloped the Bardhere district within Somalia's Gedo region. Jubbaland regional forces quietly slipped back into the district headquarters, reclaiming control after federal government troops departed under the veil of night. It’s a development that leaves one pondering: What really happened to prompt this calculated withdrawal? The reasons for the federal forces' exit stay shrouded in mystery, hinting at complex underlying tensions.…

Mogadishu (AX) – In an alarming twist of fate, Abdilwahab Mohamed Daqare, a well-respected member of the Bardale District Council, was tragically gunned down near his residence in Baidoa on Tuesday night. The news sent ripples through the community, leaving neighbors and friends grappling with disbelief and loss. Who could possibly fathom such a violent goodbye? It felt like the sky had fallen. Just moments after the fatal shots rang through the night, the shadowy figures responsible vanished into the darkness. Despite the…