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Unraveling Somalia’s Battle with Al-Shabab "In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity." — Sun Tzu Somalia, a nation of rich cultural tapestry and formidable resilience, finds itself entrapped in the persistent grip of al-Shabab's violent insurgency. Recent events have once again thrust this East African nation into the global spotlight. Let us delve deeper and explore the intricate patterns in this volatile tapestry. The recent tragic assault on a hotel in central Somalia’s Beledweyne district…

Mogadishu (AX) – In an alarming twist of fate, Abdilwahab Mohamed Daqare, a well-respected member of the Bardale District Council, was tragically gunned down near his residence in Baidoa on Tuesday night. The news sent ripples through the community, leaving neighbors and friends grappling with disbelief and loss. Who could possibly fathom such a violent goodbye? It felt like the sky had fallen. Just moments after the fatal shots rang through the night, the shadowy figures responsible vanished into the darkness. Despite the…

Baidoa (AX) — On a somber Saturday night in Baidoa, the heart of Somalia's Bay region, a respected elder and peacemaker, Yaqub Hassan Haji, met a tragic end at the hands of gunmen brandishing pistols.The crime unfolded in the Bardale area, and the culprits made their escape before law enforcement could intervene.In response, local authorities sprang into action, detaining several suspects connected to the heinous act. Despite these efforts, no group has stepped forward to shoulder the blame.The elder’s grieving family has…

Nigerian gunmen released the remaining students of more than 100 students kidnapped from an Islamic seminary in northwest Niger state nearly three months ago, the school principal said on Thursday. Heavily armed…

On August 26, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (ECHR) said militants had killed more than 150 people in an attack in a troubled area in western Ethiopia. “Residents of the area and others told the commission that the militants had killed more than 150 people,” the independent but state commission said in a statement. The commission said the militants were affiliated with the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), an armed group accused of violence in western and southern Ethiopia. The killings prompted residents, mostly…