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Saturday January 3, 2026 JOWHAR, Somalia — A landmine explosion struck a convoy escorting Hirshabelle State President Ali Guudlawe Hussein on Friday as it traveled from Mohamed Dheere Airport toward Jowhar, injuring several members of his delegation but leaving the president unharmed, officials said. The blast occurred at Jiiro Carmoole, a stretch of road between the airport and Jowhar town, and hit one of the vehicles providing security for the president shortly after his arrival, according to security sources. Ali Guudlawe…

Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Tottenham was overshadowed by a worrying injury to Alexander Isak, who left the field with an apparent left ankle problem less than 15 minutes after coming on and moments after putting his team in front in the Premier League on Saturday. The Sweden striker, described as British soccer’s record signing, was introduced at halftime and broke the deadlock in the 56th minute with a crisp left-foot finish. As Isak struck, Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven slid in and caught the forward’s ankle. Isak did…

Rising Tensions in Mogadishu: The Resonating Echo of Conflict Mogadishu, a city with a complex past, witnessed another chilling reminder of its ongoing struggles on Saturday. In the bustling Heliwa district, a landmine explosion tore through the Suqa Xoolaha neighborhood. The attack claimed the life of at least one civilian and left two government soldiers wounded, casting a grim shadow over the area. The Scene and Immediate Repercussions Situated near a strategic checkpoint, the explosion seemed to be a calculated strike…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a recent airstrike on a polio vaccination center in northern Gaza has left six individuals injured, including four young children. After a necessary pause in vaccinations due to ongoing Israeli airstrikes, the WHO restarted its second round of immunizations in the region just yesterday. The organization had previously halted these life-saving initiatives amidst escalating violence. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the WHO, remarked, "The healthcare facility was…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Tragedy has struck in Mogadishu's Karaan neighborhood as a landmine detonation claimed the lives of three individuals and injured several others on Saturday, as relayed by local informants to Axadle. This IED went off in the El Ali Gedi sector, sending shockwaves across surrounding neighborhoods. Yet, who was meant to be the target? That puzzle remains unsolved. While security forces in the Karaan district have combed the area post-event, no individuals have been apprehended.…

EDITORIAL | President Mohamed Farmaajo, whose term expired on February 8, may know that he now has little chance of any of his bids to stay longer, with no election, getting a cheerful ear. But it seems that his desire to achieve his personal goal must be achieved at all costs, including tarnishing the image of the country and harming the pride of its people. The latest nail arrived on Thursday, when the African Union's Peace and Security Council condemned it, calling for a unilateral action by Somalia's federal lower…