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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…

Hargeisa (AX) – Fresh into his presidency, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro flew the coop from Hargeisa to the glittering sands of the United Arab Emirates early Sunday morning, marking his inaugural venture abroad since he was handed the presidential baton back in the chilly month of November 2024. A special aircraft courtesy of the Emiratis themselves was the chariot for President Irro and his entourage, a lavish gesture that speaks volumes about the heartening rapport between North Western State of Somalia and the…

If you ever find yourself wandering the bustling streets of Beledweyne, Hiiraan, you might just catch a whisper about a vital movement afoot - a concerted effort to face the relentless threat posed by the notorious Al-Shabaab militant group. At the heart of this operation is none other than the Director of the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe, currently steeping in the bustling milieu of Buula Burte. Sanbaloolshe hasn't merely been skimming the surface in Buula…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a city buzzing with political anticipation and the scent of change on the breeze, Somalia's National Electoral Commission and Boundaries dropped a significant bombshell on Monday. They've flung open the doors for political groups to sign up for the much-anticipated one-person, one-vote election coming down the pike. Seated at the helm of this pivotal announcement, Commission Chairman Abdikarin Ahmed Hassan took the stage in Mogadishu, laying down the law amid camera flashes. "Political organizations,…

Mogadishu (AX) - At the hustling heart of Mogadishu, Somalia steps gleefully towards a new dawn of progress, rolling out its long-anticipated National ID Card. Imagine unlocking not just doors, but possibilities - that’s the power of this little rectangle of promise. The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has fired the starting gun on this venture, aiming to equip citizens with a key to both essential services and their due rights. The ribbon at the launching event was snipped by none other than the…

Everyone loves a good underdog story, and North Western State of Somalia might just be crafting one of its own. Imagine the scene: a nation rising to a perilous challenge, determined to scrub its streets clean of the whispers of narcotics that threaten to spiral into a roaring chaos. Over in North Western State of Somalia, the government isn’t just making noise about tackling drug trafficking. It’s rolling up its sleeves and launching a three-week nationwide crackdown with more than just brawn—this operation blends…

A Fresh Push Against Al-Shabaab in Beledweyne The air in Beledweyne is buzzing with anticipation of change as a high-level group from the Somali Federal Government touches down with a mission. This delegation is spearheaded by Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe, the head honcho of the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), and Dahir Shire Mohamed, the venerable Minister of Petroleum. Their rendezvous aims to ramp up operations against the notorious Al-Shabaab militants, who have long disrupted peace in the…

Horn of Africa's own Mogadishu—Somalia just tossed its hat into the ring for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC), hoping to snag a spot for the 2025–2028 term. It's an ambitious endeavor to up its game in the arena of peace and stability across the continent.The Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement this past Thursday, pointed out that since the inception of the AU PSC back in 2004, Somalia hasn't had the chance to represent. The ministry emphasized their candidacy isn't just a matter…

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has mobilized a specialized team to undertake an extensive investigation into the troubling situation at Lake Chivero, where recent reports of fish and wildlife fatalities have emerged due to pollution. This urgent action comes in light of the serious pollution crisis impacting Lake Chivero, the main source of water for Harare. This contamination has tragically led to the deaths of not only four white rhinoceroses and three zebras but also various bird species…

Rigathi Gachagua might become the first deputy president to face impeachment since Kenya revamped its Constitution in 2010 . The Kenyan Senate has embarked on impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, following a court's confirmation of their legality. The National Assembly, representing the lower house of Parliament, recently voted in favor of impeaching Gachagua on 11 charges, which include corruption, undermining governmental authority, and inciting ethnic conflicts. The 59-year-old leader has…