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Federal Government Initiates Official Integration of Macawisley Militia into National Forces

Mogadishu (AX) – What does it mean to transform a grassroots movement into an integral arm of national defense? This intriguing process unfolds in Somalia as Macawisley militia forces are woven into the fabric of the Somali National Army (SNA). The state’s beacon of defense, Omar Ali Abdi, has cast light on this transitional phase, revealing that volunteer fighters have already embarked on their journey of integration. In a conversation with Somali National Television on a sun-drenched Thursday, State Minister Abdi shared,…

Can South Africa’s First Unity Government Address Real Solutions in Its SONA?

In just a few days, President Cyril Ramaphosa will take center stage to deliver his eagerly awaited State of the Nation Address (SONA). This occasion holds added significance, as it will be the inaugural SONA since the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in South Africa. Anticipation runs high as the nation looks to Ramaphosa to illuminate his administration's roadmap for the coming year. The tone of his address is expected to revolve around pivotal themes such as economic rejuvenation, job generation,…

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…

Somalia’s Federal Government Exploits Northeastern State’s Battle with ISIS for Its Own Gain

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…

Families of Apartheid Victims Seek Compensation from South African Government

In a poignant confrontation of South Africa's troubled past, families of victims who suffered during the apartheid era are taking a bold stand against the government. They have initiated a lawsuit, grounded in deep-seated anguish and a yearning for justice, claiming that the state has failed to prosecute the political crimes committed during this tumultuous period. The lawsuit, presented in the Pretoria High Court, demands around $9 million in damages. It also calls for a comprehensive inquiry into the political…

Somali Government and IMF Convene in Riyadh for Strategic Economic Talks

Mogadishu (AX) – Whispers of ambition echoed through the grand halls of Riyadh as Somali government officials met with delegates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this past Monday. Their agenda? To chart a new course for Somalia’s burgeoning economy, while unlocking the potential of its untapped resources. Leading this quest was Finance Minister Bihi Iman Egeh, at the helm of a comprehensive team comprising members from crucial sectors: the offices of both the President and Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance,…

Jubaland Calls for Talks with Somali Government to Break Political Deadlock

KISMAYO, Somalia — In a bid that echoes through the halls of Somali politics like a long-lost melody, the Jubaland state has extended an olive branch, urging a tête-à-tête with the Somali federal government. This gesture, announced on Monday by a regional minister, hints at a possible thaw in the frozen lake of their political standoff. Jubaland, one of Somalia's crucial federal states, has frequently found itself at loggerheads with the seat of power in Mogadishu. The reasons are manifold. Whether it's conflicting…

Abdirahman Warsame Condemns Somali Government for Overlooking Northeastern State’s Contribution to Anti-ISIS Efforts

Mogadishu (AX) — In a remarkable denunciation, Somali lawmaker and opposition figurehead Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame has chastised the Somali government. Why? For a glaring oversight—failing to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of Northeastern State in the nation's military campaign against ISIS militants in the windswept, rugged terrain of the northeastern Bari region. Warsame's words weren’t just a casual rebuke; they brimmed with a palpable sense of frustration and urgency. To him, Northeastern State's…

Public Calls for Government to Withdraw Charges Against #EndBadGovernance Activists

The Youth Rights Campaign (YRC), a passionate advocate for human rights, has taken a bold stand, urging President Bola Tinubu to immediately halt the legal proceedings against a group of 11 activists linked to the #EndBadGovernance movement. Among them is Michael Lenin, who finds himself facing grave charges of treason and mutiny—serious allegations that could change lives forever. In a powerful statement, the YRC emphasized that this trial seems more like a heavy-handed maneuver to stifle dissent and quash opposition,…

Somali Government Initiates Major Campaign Against al-Shabaab Forces in Hiiraan

Beledweyne (AX) — Picture this: a determined army, a patchwork of local militias, the clattering heartbeat of helicopters overhead, and a call to arms led by impassioned generals front and center. This is the scene in the Hiiraan region as the Somali Federal Government embarks on what they’ve boldly trademarked as their "most ambitious" strike on the militant group Al-Shabaab. Gearing up with a veritable smorgasbord of resources, they’re aiming to uproot these long-standing adversaries from their fortified nests. It’s not…

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