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Embracing a New Horizon: Somalia's National Transformation Plan On a vibrant morning in Mogadishu, the air buzzed with excitement as Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, took to the stage. With an aura of resolve, he announced an ambitious blueprint for the nation: the National Transformation Plan (NTP) 2025-2029. A pivotal moment indeed, this unveiling followed a significant cabinet reshuffle that had just been announced hours earlier. It was a day of renewed hope and determination—a day marked…

UAE Airstrikes Target ISIS Bases in Somalia’s Northeastern State BOSASO, Somalia - In a strategic move underscored by coordination and resolve, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) carried out a sequence of airstrikes targeting ISIS bases in Somalia’s Northeastern State. These bold actions have revitalized the local forces who have long battled against the group. Just months ago, their territorial ambitions seemed dangerously close to fruition. What's…

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Charts a New Course with UAV Drones In a small East African country brimming with ambition and innovation, a remarkable stride has been made. Recently, the visionary Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, unveiled plans that not only cater to local needs but aim to extend beyond borders. Yes, the manufacture of UAV drones is not just a tale of regional development but one of global potential. Saturday was a day filled with anticipation and excitement, as the Prime Minister…

Escalation in Somalia: A Deep Dive into Shabaab's Recent Offensive Edited By Ali Musa Axadle Times International—Monitoring Mogadishu (AX) — Sometimes the shadows of conflict intensify, casting long and uncertain clouds over a nation striving for peace. This is the case as Somalia once again grapples with a significant and aggressive incursion by the Shabaab militants. But why, one might ask, is this offensive particularly unsettling?…

BOSASO, Somalia - The U.S. Intensifies Its Strategy Against ISIS in Somalia In the rocky expanse of the Cal-Miskaad mountains, dust clouds mingled with smoke as U.S.-led airstrikes once more reverberated across Northeastern State's rugged terrain. As the sun dipped behind the hills this past Sunday, the U.S. Africa Command put into action a decisive strike—its second this month—sending a clear message of its unyielding resolve to combat terrorism. U.S. military officials…

The shadowed peaks of the Al-Miskaat mountains in the Bari region of Northeastern State conceal a tense drama. Here, far from the bustling towns below, a critical operation unfolds. Experienced military tacticians have joined Northeastern State's forces, charged with the daunting task of eradicating ISIS militants from these rugged terrains. It is no small undertaking and certainly not for the faint-hearted. General Mohamed Hirsi Morgan, a seasoned veteran of the Somali National Army, and General Bashir America, once at the…

Mogadishu (AX) — In an exhilarating stride toward bolstering the nation's football prowess, Somalia has unveiled its inaugural Youth Football Development Center in Baidoa this week. This initiative underscores a momentous chapter in the country's grassroots infrastructure, a dream long nurtured by the Somali Football Federation (SFF). Can this be the dawn of a new era for Somali football, one wonders? Baidoa, nestled 246 kilometers southwest of Mogadishu, has become the canvas for this ambitious football project. Here,…

In a decisive and urgent response to a severe cholera outbreak, health authorities in Angola are gearing up to vaccinate one million individuals, encompassing both children and adults. This strategic initiative aims to thwart the spread of this potentially deadly disease, which has already claimed 59 lives and infected 1,710 people across several provinces. Since the onset of the outbreak in early January 2025, the numbers have been alarming, particularly in Luanda, where 37 cases have been reported. The provinces of Bengo,…

U.S. Executes Airstrikes Aimed at ISIS Leadership in Somalia's Remote Regions AXADLE, Somalia — In an audacious move reminiscent of the battle cries echoing through history, the U.S. Air Force has engaged in operations within the austere landscapes of Somalia's Bari region. These events unfolded on February 1, 2025, unraveling under the aegis of directives from President Donald Trump. According to sources familiar with the situation, this offensive, conducted via surgical airstrikes, pierced through the rugged…

In the early hours of the morning, medics in Gaza reported a grim toll: at least 32 lives extinguished due to a series of Israeli airstrikes that mercilessly rained down on urban areas. This catastrophic episode unfolded just hours before Israel's cabinet was slated to cast a decisive vote on a proposed ceasefire deal, which many hope might finally bring about a break in the grim hostilities. Witness accounts paint a harrowing picture, citing significant destruction in neighborhoods stretching from the bustling streets of…