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In the midst of a chaotic night in Mogadishu, armed assailants took the life of Ibrahim Abdi Abdirahman, a member of parliament from Southwest regional state. Southwest State leader, Abdiaziz Laftagareen, denounced the violent act, expressing sorrow for the loss of the MP who had been carrying out official duties in Mogadishu. Laftagareen squarely pointed fingers at the notorious al-Shabab group for the assassination of Abdirahman, emphasizing his valuable contributions to peace, governance, and reconciliation efforts in the…

Tim Loughton, a Tory lawmaker with a history of challenging China’s policies, experienced a controversial detainment and expulsion in Djibouti, reflecting the nation's solid alliance with Beijing. Representing East Worthing and Shoreham since the twilight of the 20th century, Loughton found himself in a tight spot at the airport earlier in the month, denied entry and earmarked for an immediate return flight. In 2021, the Middle Kingdom slapped sanctions on Loughton and six other parliamentary figures for allegedly…

In Mogadishu's Yaqshid district, former South West State MP Ali Omar Gaab was fatally shot by armed gunmen who quickly fled the scene. Security forces arrived but failed to make any arrests. The al-Shabab militant group has taken credit for the killing, citing Gaab as a Member of Parliament for the South West Somalia administration. Both the South West State authorities and the federal government have not yet issued a statement regarding this tragic incident.