Kismayo

A New Dawn for Jubbaland: Ambassador Diene's Vision for Peace In the heart of East Africa, where the Indian Ocean kisses the shores of Somalia, change is underway. On a recent Monday, the newly appointed Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AU), Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, embarked on his inaugural mission in Kismayo, a city pivotal to the stability of the Jubbaland region. This visit is not merely a formality; it's a testament to the renewed commitment of the African Union…

Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International – Monitoring There are places on this earth where the gentle, seemingly innocent grains of sand become an unstoppable force of nature, reshaping lives with an unyielding grip on the future. Imagine waking up one day to find that your steadfast ally in life—your home—is slowly being consumed, silently and unhurriedly, by shifting sand dunes. This is the stark reality of 150 families in the Midnimo settlement, north of Kismayo, in Somalia's Lower Juba…

Somali Football's Grassroots Revolution: New Beginnings in Kismayo The sprawling beaches and bustling markets of Kismayo serve not just as the city’s identity but as a backdrop to its ever-budding football culture. Now, the heartbeat of this culture has found a renewed rhythm with the Somali Football Federation’s (SFF) inauguration of its second youth development centre. This latest initiative stands as a testament to the federation’s ambition of sowing the seeds of a…

Kismayo (AX) – On a quiet Sunday night, the streets of Kismayo, a city historically marked by its tranquil vistas, were momentarily disturbed as the echoes of a decisive encounter reverberated through. Jubbaland's elite special forces, vigilant and unyielding, had orchestrated a precise operation that culminated in the neutralization of two Al-Shabaab operatives, taking a third into custody. But what unfolded was not just a story of numbers; it was a narrative deeply ingrained in the battle against shadowy foes. The trio…

Mogadishu (AX) — The recent return of Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe to Kismayo marks another chapter in the ongoing saga of his strained dealings with Somalia's federal government. Imagine the tumultuous dynamics of a family feud, where each member grapples with deep-seated grievances yet yearns for some semblance of harmony. Upon Madobe's arrival in Kismayo, the semi-arid interim capital of Jubaland, state media and confidants released a brief video capturing his return. It is a stark contrast to the…

Kismayo Tragedy Unfolds: The Tale of Poison, Love, and Betrayal Kismayo — There are tales that grip the heart, refusing to let go, weaving their threads of intrigue tighter around every unraveling detail. Such is the gripping saga unfolding in the normally quiet neighborhood of Farjano in Kismayo. Once a bustling, colorful town, this tragic incident has turned all eyes toward it once more. Like a scene scripted from a crime drama, a woman stands accused, not of theft or fraud, but of a much darker…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali National Army, with precise air support from U.S. forces, took down a minimum of ten Al-Shabaab militants in a planned assault around the Berhani region, approximately 35 kilometers from Kismayo, according to security insiders on Sunday. The collaborative mission was executed to thwart an impending Al-Shabaab offensive, as insiders revealed. Intelligence reports identified this outpost as a staging ground for their forthcoming attacks on Somali military targets. “This strike signals to…

In the bustling city of Kismayo, the seat of Jubbaland’s interim government in the Lower Jubba region, the stage is set for a dramatic political showdown. Despite a cloud of controversy hanging over the proceedings, the regional presidential election is scheduled for Monday. The central government, however, is up in arms, outright dismissing the election's legitimacy. I ain’t whistling Dixie! The stakes are sky-high as four ambitious contenders throw their hats into the ring. Among the hopefuls, we’ve got the seasoned Ahmed…

Somalia's Jubaland Tightens Security in Kismayo Amid Mogadishu Tensions KISMAYO, Somalia - As Axadle reports, Jubaland's head honcho, Ahmed Madobe, is ramping up watchful eyes at Kismayo Airport following rattlesnake-like threats from the federal bigwigs who want to squash the state’s indirect election shindig. Whispers have it that Mogadishu dispatched a gaggle of security personnel toward Kismayo, allegedly prepping the runway for Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre to swoop in and steer the electoral ship. Yet, Madobe, as…

KISMAYO, Somalia - A simmering political rift between Somalia's federal leadership and the Jubaland regional state is on the brink of intensifying. Insider whispers suggest Villa Somalia might be gearing up to send troops to Kismayo, the bustling heart of Jubaland’s administration. Ahmed Madobe, head honcho of Jubaland, has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's approach, accusing him of sidestepping talks about the election process. Madobe believes the nation isn't geared up for…