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Eyl District Commissioner Wounded in Stabbing; Suspect Arrested

Knife Attack in Eyl: District Commissioner's Serious Injury Garowe (AX) — In a shocking incident that has sent ripples of concern through the local community, Faysal Khaliif Wacays, the district commissioner of Eyl in the Nugaal region, suffered severe injuries in a knife attack on Saturday. The alleged perpetrator is reported to be a prominent local youth leader, which adds a layer of complexity to this unfortunate event. Details are still emerging, but sources indicate that at the time of the attack, the commissioner…

Mogadishu Mayor Names New District Leaders to Boost Urban Growth

Mogadishu (AX) — In a significant move signaling his commitment to urban development and community welfare, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein, affectionately known as Muungaab, has announced the appointment of new district commissioners for two key areas in the Banaadir Region. This action represents not just a shift in leadership but a broader vision aimed at steering the Somali capital toward a more stable and prosperous future. On Wednesday, Governor Muungaab appointed Mr. Omar Meeyre Mo’ow as the new commissioner of…

Hormuud Salaam Foundation Launches Pivotal Road Development in Kismayo’s Calanleey District

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…

Prime Minister Barre Tours Voter Registration Center in Mogadishu’s Shangani District

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,”…

Fatal Mortar Strikes Hit Afgooye District

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…

Senior Al-Shabaab Leader Eliminated in Berdale District

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.…

Somalia’s NIRA Refutes Claims of District Reallocation

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…

Somali Military Takes Down Six Al-Shabaab Operatives in Harardhere District Offensive

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…

Jubbaland Legislators Denounce Alleged Assault by Federal Troops on Bardhere District Offices

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…

Federal Government Official Killed in Intense Confrontation with Jubbaland Forces in Bardhere District

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…

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