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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…

A United States district judge has taken significant steps to protect federal funding for various aid programs by extending a temporary injunction against President Donald Trump's order to freeze these vital resources. This decision, made by Judge Loren AliKhan, addressed the urgent concerns raised by the National Council of Nonprofits and others involved in the legal case, who argued that the freeze would result in "irreparable harm." Just last week, confusion reigned following an unexpected directive from the White…

Northeastern State's Struggle Against ISIS Amidst Federal Indifference EDITORIAL | Imagine braving the fierce deserts and rugged mountains of Somalia for over a quarter of a century, without so much as a whisper of support from the federal heartland. This is not a wistful tale spun from fiction, but the stark reality faced by Northeastern State, a resilient federal state. Since the ominous emergence of Al-Shabaab and ISIS amidst the rocky enclaves of Calmadow and Cal-Miskaad, Northeastern State has stood…

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.…

A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against the Trump administration’s recent attempt to freeze federal grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance. This decision came at the behest of Democratic state attorneys general from 22 states and the District of Columbia, who argued that implementing this Republican policy could jeopardize vital government-funded services. US District Judge John McConnell, based in Providence, Rhode Island, delivered the ruling following extensive legal arguments. Despite…

In a whirlwind of political drama, a federal judge threw a wrench into President Donald Trump’s recent endeavor to put a halt on federal funding. On Tuesday, amidst a sea of back-and-forth legal motions, U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan stepped in, temporarily stalling Trump's administration from proceeding with this sweeping financial freeze. It was a day marked by chaos and high stakes—the kind that paints a vivid picture of modern-day political intrigue. You might wonder: why not simply proceed with the president's…

In a bold and controversial maneuver, President Donald Trump has offered a significant number of federal employees a choice: leave their positions in exchange for eight months of severance pay. This audacious proposal marks one of the most radical attempts to reshape government operations since he took office. Inspired, it seems, by the unyielding management strategies of tech mogul Elon Musk, Trump’s plan follows an earlier directive to freeze federal funding. Critics quickly decried this action as unconstitutional,…

In a significant setback for Donald Trump’s administration, a federal judge has decisively thwarted the former president's attempt to limit birthright citizenship in the United States. The ruling marks a notable victory for more liberal states, standing against the backdrop of Trump’s rigorous policies that many have deemed controversial. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge John Coughenour, puts a temporary 14-day pause on enforcing one of the more contentious executive orders the former president enacted shortly…

AXADLE, Somalia - In a landscape of arid plains and hopeful hearts, Northeastern State's Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ubah Abdirashid Mohamed Hersi, has raised a storm of protest against what she perceives as a diplomatic slap in the face by Somalia’s Federal Government. This bout is about the deliberate omission of regional powers in the crucial act of distributing food aid, and it feels personal. As the merciless sun rose over Bosaso on a typical Saturday, Minister Ubah took to the stage with…