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Mourning in HirShabelle: A Leader's Lament JOWHAR, Somalia - In times of turmoil, leaders stand resilient, bearing the weight of both their people’s hopes and their sorrows. Such was the demeanor of Ali Gudlawe, the esteemed president of Somalia’s HirShabelle region, as he publicly shared his deepest condolences on Saturday. The cause of his grief? The tragic death of Major Abukar Abdulle Raage Gar-Maqaate. This brave senior officer of the Somali army fell victim to a relentless Al-Shabaab attack in Boos-Hareeri on…

In a scene reminiscent of a movie, an intense raid in Lafo-Gari, Lower Juba, culminated in the arrest of a man known to many as Moalim Mohamed. Advancing quietly yet decisively, the Jubbaland security forces succeeded where others had failed. Capturing the deputy judge of an Al-Shabaab-controlled court, the operation marked a resounding victory for the beleaguered region. Alongside Mohamed's capture, the forces reported the deaths of four Al-Shabaab operatives during the operation. Kismayo (AX) — It was a day of…

Senior Islamic State Somalia Commander Captured in Northeastern State In the rugged landscape of the Cal Miskaad mountains, a shocking event unfolded; Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid, a senior commander within the Islamic State's Somalia faction, chose to lay down arms and surrender. His insurgent legacy was most notorious for two reasons: ruthless assassinations and coercive extraction of wealth from local businesses. As the local headlines buzz with this arrest, who exactly was "Laahoor,"…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Monday, Somalia gave the boot to a top Ethiopian envoy, accusing the diplomat of actions that clash with his official duties and breach Somalia's sovereignty. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs broke the news, spotlighting the incident's significance. Ali Mohamed Adan, who held the position of Counselor II at Ethiopia’s embassy in the Somali capital, faced the label of persona non grata. This term demands he exits Somali territory within 72 hours. The move raises the bar in the already bumpy relationship…

On Wednesday, Somalia proclaimed the capture of a top boss from the terrorist faction al-Shabaab in the central Galgadud region.Ali Geelle, a high-ranking leader linked to al-Qaeda's offshoot al-Shabaab, was nabbed by the Somali National Army (SNA) in a military operation in Galgadud, according to a terse Defense Ministry communique.“The operation in Galhareeri district, Galgaduud region, also saw the confiscation of a vehicle, a gun, and some ammo,” the ministry posted on X. They noted that Geelle had been involved in…

A shocking video has appeared on social media since June 4. We see a young woman being raped by several men. It is indignation in Ndjamena that links this video to an ongoing legal investigation: the alleged gang rape of Meram, 15, by three sons of high-ranking officials. These images make Chadians react more specifically because it is not the first video of its kind circulating on social networks.…