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Tragedy Strikes: AU Helicopter Crash at Mogadishu Airport In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a routine flight ended in tragedy as a helicopter affiliated with the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) crash-landed at Aden Adde International Airport. What could have been a typical day at the bustling airport quickly turned into chaos and heroic rescue efforts. The crash occurred at approximately 7:30 am local time. The ill-fated helicopter carried eight passengers, as it…

In a tragic incident, a former Ukrainian politician was shot and killed outside a prestigious school in a wealthy Madrid suburb, as reported by Spain's Interior Ministry. Authorities received an emergency call regarding the shooting at 9:15 AM local time, specifically outside the elite American School of Madrid, situated in Pozuelo de Alarcon. Eyewitnesses revealed that "several individuals shot him in the back and the head before fleeing into a nearby wooded area," according to a source from the Interior Ministry. The…

Tragic Violence in Cape Town's Somali Community CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AX) — In a heartbreaking incident late Wednesday evening, two young Somali men, ages 18 and 20, lost their lives in a brutal shooting that occurred in the Wallacedene neighbourhood, located on the northeastern fringes of Cape Town. This tragic event has left the local community shocked and questioning the pervasive issue of violence in their midst. Authorities have reported that around 9:45…

Edited By Ali MusaAxadle Times International–Monitoring. Mogadishu (AX) – In a bold and meticulously coordinated maneuver, Somali government forces, allied with local defense units, have achieved a significant victory against the persistent threat of Al-Shabaab. At least 20 insurgents, including a high-ranking leader, were neutralized in a planned operation within the turbulent Nur Gadow area of the Middle Shabelle region, last Friday. From bustling city streets to the vastness of Somalia’s countryside, the Somali…

In a recent tragic event that underscores the turbulent challenges faced by East African nations, at least six law enforcement officers tragically lost their lives while four others sustained injuries in an aggressive attack on a police encampment in Kenya. The perpetrators are suspected to be militants associated with Somalia's al-Shabab group. The attack unfolded in the early hours of dawn within Garissa County, a region in eastern Kenya adjacent to the volatile border shared with Somalia. A report released by Kenyan…

Security Forces Target Al-Shabaab's Financial Stronghold in Berdaale Security forces in Berdaale have recently made significant progress in their ongoing efforts to destabilize Al-Shabaab's entrenched influence in the region. A key figure in the militant group's financial network, known as Qaddiid, was targeted in a meticulously planned operation aimed at disrupting the group's ability to fund its activities. His coercion tactics, which included harassing villagers into making payments under threats of violence, had long…

Security Concerns in Northeastern Kenya: A Detailed Report The stark reality of insecurity hit northeastern Kenya once again, as news of a grievous attack unfolds. "Six fatalities have been confirmed with four injured and in hospital," detailed the official report, echoing through the corridors of law enforcement and media alike. Such words, routine yet jarring, compel us to question the nature of human conflict and the tenuous line separating peace from violence. No group has boldly stepped forward to claim this act, yet…

The peaceful town of Baardheere, typically humming with life as citizens go about their day, experienced a disruption last Friday evening, one neither expected nor welcome. The stars were just beginning to poke through the sky as people gathered to break their fast during Ramadan, a time usually reserved for reflection and gratitude. But instead, the town found itself thrust into a scene of chaos when an alleged member of the notorious Al-Shabaab made his move. In situations like these, seconds stretch into…

Al-Shabaab's Fleeting Seizure Near Mogadishu: A Deadly Encounter MOGADISHU, Somalia — In the calm pre-dawn hours of Thursday, a sudden disruption jolted the town of Sabiid as Al-Shabaab militants launched a brief yet intense siege. This audacious attack took a tragic turn with the death of a respected figure in the Somali military ranks—Commander Mohamed Nur, widely known by his kin as Jareere. The Fallen Commander Commander Jareere was not just another name in the military registers; he was a symbol of…

In the heart of Mogadishu, amidst the bustling tales of the city, a grim story unfolded this Wednesday, steeped in tragedy and political tension. Mohamed Ilyas Caagane, the federally appointed commissioner of Bardhere district, breathed his last amidst fierce combat between federal government troops and forces loyal to Jubbaland in the district of Bardhere, nestled within the contentious Gedo region. For those who call Bardhere home, the echoes of conflict reverberated through the air, although the full extent of the…