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Mogadishu (AX) – Change is afoot in Somalia's livestock sector, and it's not just the grass that's greener. On a bright Thursday morning, the Somali government teamed up with the World Bank under the HoA DRIVE Project to unveil the $10 million Livestock Value Chain Fund (LVCF). This initiative is set to steer the livestock industry onto a lucrative path of transformation. Against the backdrop of the elegant Jazeera Palace in Mogadishu, Gargaara Company Limited hosted this momentous signing ceremony. It was more than just…

In a bold stance against the perils of beauty standards, the government has issued a resounding caution against the rampant use of skin bleaching products both within the nation and beyond its borders. This warning comes despite the glaringly obvious—yet often ignored—dangers associated with these products. During a recent forum aimed at shedding light on this troubling trend, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, expressed his deep concern over the pervasive presence of skin lightening creams,…

Mogadishu (AX) – Imagine a flight that stirs up more buzz than a beehive in springtime. The Somali government recently found itself swatting away reports faster than a short-order cook during breakfast rush. It quashed rumors that its ambassador to Kenya, Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle, had been called back home posthaste because of a kerfuffle involving a plane. This wasn’t just any old plane but a Kenya-registered one, which apparently waltzed into Somali airspace on January 18 without giving so much as a courtesy nod. The alleged…

KISMAYO, Somalia - In a series of moves reminiscent of a political chess game, Jubaland's President, Ahmed Madobe, boarded a private jet to Kenya this past Saturday. It's an eventful debut abroad since his re-election—a victory that Mogadishu's powers-that-be seemingly view through a skeptical lens. Upon touching down in Nairobi, Madobe rolled up his sleeves, ready to mull over political hot potatoes with diplomats from a medley of countries and international bodies. Chalice in one hand, olive branch in…

As the sun sets on yet another tumultuous week, all eyes are on Israel’s security cabinet, which convened to finalize the particulars of a ceasefire in Gaza, a move that has cast a glimmer of hope amid the tragedy. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office expressed optimism, stating that the United States is “confident” that both a truce and a deal for hostage exchanges would kick off this weekend, should the cabinet give the green light. If the thumbs up is given, we could see this ceasefire taking root on Sunday—an…

On a bustling January day in 2025, the heart of Nairobi reverberates with the chants of protesters holding placards high above their heads. Their message is as resolute as the sun beating down upon Kimathi Street: an insistent demand for answers to what they allege is a troubling surge of enforced disappearances targeting vocal government critics. In the tangled and vibrant tapestry of Kenyan life, human rights groups have sounded the alarm, pointing accusing fingers at the police. They claim a systemic silencing of dissent…

Mogadishu (AX) – In a bold display of solidarity and resolve, the Somali federal government has thrown its weight behind the ongoing military efforts against ISIS militants nestled in the rocky terrains of Northeastern State's Bari region. The resolve resonates not only in words but in a united heartbeat across the nation. Deputy Minister of Information, Abdirahman Yusuf Al-Adala, took to social media to commend the unyielding spirit of the Northeastern State security forces. Like a town crier from a bygone era, he used…

Mogadishu (AX) – In an extraordinary tale of endurance and hope, two Somali fishermen have made a triumphant return to Mogadishu, thanks to the timely intervention of a passing Chinese vessel. Their ordeal at sea, fraught with peril and uncertainty, has gratefully concluded, as officially confirmed by the Somali government. Meet Ibrahim Mohamud Ali and Sharma'arke Nur Abdi Adan—ordinary men turned survival champions. For 24 grueling days, these resilient souls found themselves at the mercy of the relentless Indian Ocean.…

Somalia's Rising Tensions Near Kenya KISMAYO, Somalia - In the hustle and bustle of Somali politics, things aren't all sunshine and rainbows, as federal lawmakers from the Jubaland state are ringing alarm bells. They claim that the federal government of Somalia is building up troops along the Kenyan frontier. This, dear reader, could be like lighting a powder keg, all happening a few months after the Somali National Army got a bit of a drubbing in Raskamboni. So, what's cooking? According to these intrepid legislators, the…

In a notable twist of events out of Kismayo, tensions have flared between the Jubbaland State cabinet and Somalia’s federal government over serious allegations involving international humanitarian aid. Jubbaland authorities are pointing fingers, saying that aid meant to support their vulnerable communities is being rerouted to bankroll regional conflicts. The unsettling claims were aired during a gathering in Kismayo last Thursday, where it was asserted that instead of reaching those in need, these crucial resources have…