Hawo

Loud Voices: A Call for Sovereignty Echoes Through Beled Hawo In the heart of Beled Hawo, a town known for its rich traditions and vibrant culture, a remarkable scene unfolded recently as the streets filled with demonstrators from all walks of life. Elders with wise, weathered faces marched alongside spirited youth and resilient women, all waving Somali flags high. Their chants resonated with urgency, a chorus of defiance against what they perceive as unwarranted foreign interference in their homeland. The Pulse of a…

Balad Hawo: A New Chapter in Somalia's Quest for Stability In a significant turn of events, the Somali federal government has asserted full control over the strategic district of Balad Hawo in the Gedo region, following several days of intense clashes with forces aligned to the Jubbaland regional administration. This development not only marks a pivotal moment for the federal authority but also sheds light on the broader geopolitical dynamics in Somalia—a nation grappling with its own identity amid a complex tapestry of…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Tuesday, the tranquil facade of Beled Hawo was shattered as heavy fighting erupted between Somali federal forces and troops aligned with the Jubbaland administration. This clash marks the fourth confrontation in just ten days, signaling an escalating struggle for territorial control in the embattled Gedo region. It's hard to ignore the human stories behind the headlines. What does it mean for families living in fear, trying to protect their children while the echoes of gunfire resonate through their…

An Uneasy Calm: A Community on Edge On Wednesday, local residents awoke to an unsettling stillness, the kind of quiet that feels heavy with the weight of looming uncertainty. In this fragile moment, many are bracing themselves for the storm that may yet arrive. “We are scared the fighting will resume at any moment,” shared a resident who preferred to remain anonymous, their voice tinged with anxiety. This sentiment echoes through the neighborhood, illustrating not just fear, but a profound sense of vulnerability. Just…

Mogadishu (AX) — Recently, the Ministry of Internal Security of Somalia has levied serious allegations against the Jubbaland regional leader, Ahmed Mohamed Islam, better known as Ahmed Madobe. This accusation pertains to a fatal assault on federal forces in the contested town of Beled Hawo within the Gedo region that unfolded on Tuesday. In an official statement, the Ministry described the incident as a “criminal act” perpetrated by forces loyal to Madobe, asserting that these militias executed a well-coordinated attack on…

Beled Hawo has become a thunderous echo of conflict as heavy fighting erupted on Tuesday, igniting a power struggle in the southern border town. This escalation can be traced back to the Somali federal government's controversial decision to appoint Abdirashid Janan as the new regional intelligence chief. Janan, a former security minister for Jubbaland, is no stranger to the complexities and tensions that plague this storied region. Imagine the scene: Janan arrives from Mogadishu in a military helicopter, flanked…

Mogadishu (AX) — In the heart of Adado, Hawo Mahamud Farah, better known as Hawo Jookar, shattered barriers by steering a Bajaj (auto-rickshaw) through the town's lively streets. Not only did she face the grim realities of societal backlash and road hazards, but she did so to ensure a stable life for her five children, daring to defy entrenched gender expectations.