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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AX) — The courtroom buzzed with anticipation as the trial of Derrick John Thompson commenced on Tuesday. The stakes couldn’t be higher in this case, which claims a significant place in the annals of recent Minnesota history. Thompson is accused of causing the tragic deaths of five Somali American women in a high-speed collision that, for many, has shaken the very fabric of the state’s Somali community, drawing not just local but national scrutiny. At just 29 years old, Thompson faces an uphill battle…

Tragedy Strikes in Mogadishu: Al-Shabaab Attack Leaves 15 Dead at Recruitment Base By Ali Musa, Axadle Times International – Monitoring MOGADISHU, Somalia – A cloud of grief hung over Mogadishu on Sunday as the al-Shabaab group claimed responsibility for a heinous attack at a military recruitment base. The strike, which left 15 potential recruits dead and many others injured, targeted the hopefuls who dreamt of serving their nation. In a…

Tragic Landmine Explosion Near Baraawe Airport: A Call for Renewed Vigilance On a seemingly ordinary Saturday in Baraawe, a devastating incident unfolded that left a community shaken. Reports indicate that at least one life was lost, while two others sustained injuries due to a landmine explosion in close proximity to Baraawe Airport, located in the picturesque Lower Shabelle region of Somalia. Local residents, who witnessed the tragedy, have recounted the harrowing moment, painting a poignant…

The Russian defense ministry has stated that the two ballistic missiles launched at the Ukrainian city of Sumy yesterday were intended to target a meeting of Ukrainian military officers. Tragically, the missiles resulted in the loss of 34 civilian lives, including two children. Many of the victims were simply returning home from Palm Sunday services when the attack occurred, with 34 confirmed dead and 117 injured, the majority of whom were on the streets and in their vehicles. In a statement today, the Kremlin insisted…

Suspicion of Al-Shabaab Infiltration in Somali Army After Colonel Nur Farey's Tragic Death MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the wake of the shocking news, questions loom large over the tragic demise of Colonel Nur Farey. What transpired that fateful day has shaken the Somali National Army (SNA) to its core, leaving many to wonder: Could Al-Shabaab have found a crack in the army's armor? The circumstances surrounding the colonel's fatal shooting unfolded like an unsettling narrative. As reports…

The remains of eight Red Crescent medics, six civil defense members, and one UN employee, who were tragically shot by Israeli forces over a week ago, have been unearthed from a shallow grave in southern Gaza, as confirmed by UN officials. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), expressed his outrage on the social media platform X, stating that the bodies had been "discarded in shallow graves - a profound violation of human dignity." His comments underscore the severe consequences of…

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…

Somalia's Intelligence Agents Cross the Line: A Border Clash That Echoes Deeper Anxieties NAIROBI, Kenya - In an unexpected burst of violence that unfolded along the fraught Kenya-Somalia frontier, armed operatives suspected to be from Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) burst into the scene. An assault that emerged not under the cloak of darkness, but rather in the bold light of day on March 14, claims the life of one Kenyan police officer, leaving another grappling with wounds. Details…

Human Rights Watch has called upon Mozambican authorities to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into the recent attack on opposition members in Maputo. This incident unfolded during a significant moment—the signing of a peace accord between President Daniel Chapo and various opposition parties, notably excluding former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who led hundreds in a peaceful march that day. The stark contrast between the peaceful intentions of the demonstrators and the violent response they…

In a significant legal development, an Argentinian appeals court has formally dismissed involuntary homicide charges against three individuals linked to the tragic death of Liam Payne, a beloved member of the iconic boy band One Direction. This ruling, released just yesterday, has sent ripples through the music community and raised questions about accountability and justice in such sorrowful circumstances. Meanwhile, two other suspects, identified as Ezequiel David Pereyra and Braian Nahuel Paiz, have been placed in…