Jigjiga

Jigjiga, Ethiopia (AX) — The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has recently raised serious allegations against Ethiopian security forces, accusing them of violently disrupting a women's meeting in Jigjiga on April 24. These claims assert that not only were numerous participants arrested, but several also sustained injuries during the incident. The ONLF contends that this attack is emblematic of a broader crackdown on dissent within the Somali Region, curtailing freedoms and silencing voices that challenge the status…

Aysha's Power Struggle: Coping in the Dark As the city of Aysha grapples with a persistent electrical blackout, the community finds itself in dire straits. Despite authorities' creative—but ultimately ineffective—attempts to harness wind turbines for electricity, the situation remains grim. Factories stand silent, healthcare services are under immense pressure, and as the sun sets, the city descends into complete darkness. For the faithful observing Ramadan, an already challenging period takes on new dimensions. “During…

Jigjiga (AX) – On a bright Thursday morning, amidst the buzz and hum of anticipation in the air, delegations from Somalia's Federal Government and the self-declared independent state of North Western State of Somalia touched down in the bustling town of Jigjiga. Their arrival coincided with the celebrations marking the anniversary of Ethiopia's Somali Regional State, a festivity as eagerly awaited as a tickled hangover of nostalgia intertwined with hope.This gathering was no small affair. At the heart of it were…

Khamiis, September, 5, 2024 (AX) - Taliyaha guud ee Askarta Itoobiya Berhanu Jula iyo Ku xigeenkiisa Janaraal Abebaw Taddese ayaa maanta kasoo dagay Garoonka Diyaaradaha ee magaalada Jigjiga ee Dowlad Degaanka Soomaalida. Taliyayaashan ayaa waxaa Garoonka Jigjiga kusoo dhaweeyay Hogamiyayaasha u sareeysa Dowlad Degaanka Soomaalida oo uu kamid yahay Hogaamiye Mustafe Cagjar, Hoggaanka Nabadgalyada Dayib Axmednuur iyo Masuuliyiin kale oo kamid ah xukuumadda Degaanka Soomaalida. Sida lagu sheegay Warbaahinta Ciidamada…

Over 100 killed in Ethiopia's Ogaden and Afar states after tribal conflicts JIGJIGA, Ethiopia - A fierce battle has been registered on the border with Ethiopia's Somali area and Afar, which includes two tribes residing in the realm because the nation struggles to return to phrases with ethnic cleaning, which has been a routine for a number of months now. Accident with studies…