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Federal Government Halts Battalion Leader's Return As Tension Soars Mogadishu, Somalia — In recent revelations, the Federal Government has detained the commander of the 9th Battalion stationed in Xudur as he arrived at Aden Adde International Airport. The commander embarked from Baidoa following a security conclave targeting South West State’s stability, where he conferred with local chiefs and President Abdiaziz Laftagareen. Just as he was gearing up to head back to Xudur, plans went sideways. Sheikh Adan Madobe, Speaker…

Jawhar (AX) - On Sunday, the President of Hirshabelle, Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlawe, led a delegation to Bal’ad district in Middle Shabelle, aiming to bolster the campaign against al-Shabab. During his visit, President Guudlawe conferred with top military brass. Among those present were the Deputy Commander of the Somali Army Infantry, the Commander of the April 12 Division, the Commander of the 3rd Battalion, and the head of the Training School. The meetings were crucial for strategizing the liberation of territories…

Galkacyo (AX) — Ahmed Abdi Kariye and Said Abdullahi Deni, the head honchos of Galmudug and Northeastern State, steered a consequential powwow at the Presidential Palace in Galkayo on Friday night. Officials from both regions gathered for this shindig, where they zeroed in on bolstering ties in vital sectors like security, commerce, peace, and growth. During this huddle, the two sides took a stroll down memory lane, contemplating their existing teamwork compact. They talked shop on milestones, roadblocks, and fresh avenues…

Religious Leaders Urge Peace Amid Tensions Between Somalia and Ethiopia MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the wake of escalating tensions, religious figures convened in Mogadishu, calling for tranquility and denouncing the controversial pact forged between Ethiopia and Somaliland. They assert that this agreement threatens Somalia’s territorial integrity and violates international law. The scholars emphasized the necessity of safeguarding Somalia's sovereignty. They urged the populace to unite and remain calm, highlighting that…

Somali Clerics Criticize Ethiopia's Pact with Somaliland, Advocate for Stronger Egyptian Relations Mogadishu (AX) — A cadre of influential Somali religious leaders has vociferously denounced Ethiopia’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the self-declared North Western of Somaliaregion. They have also expressed resounding support for Somalia’s burgeoning ties with Egypt. Convening on a Sunday in Mogadishu, these clerics characterized Ethiopia’s actions as aggressive, rallying for a cohesive front to contest this…

Ethiopian Military Leader Critiques Somali Authorities, Pledges to Safeguard National Progress Jigjiga (AX) — In a bold declaration, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, the head of the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF), has expressed unwavering commitment to protect Ethiopia's integrity against any looming dangers. He has pointed fingers at Somali officials, alleging their collusion with enemies of the state. His remarks came during the 47th anniversary festivities of Ethiopia's eastern command forces, celebrated in Jigjiga,…

Leaders of Somali state of HirShabelle deadlocked over election of MP seats BELEDWEYNE, Somalia - Hirshabelle State President Gudlawe Hussein and his deputy Yusuf Debageed are once more embroiled in one more electoral battle within the central state hours earlier than the March 15 deadline for Somalia's Lower House elections. The two leaders disagreed sharply on which mode to make use of in…

Somali leaders urged to reply to considerations over clear elections MOGADISHU, Somalia - Members of the worldwide group welcomed the progress made in Somalia to this point by way of preparations, regardless of some setbacks which will have delayed the train in elements of the nation. On May 27, varied stakeholders signed an settlement that paved the way in which for elections within the nation.…

In Burkina Faso, twenty-four hours after their public speech, the leaders of a movement calling itself the "Union for the Liberation of Burkina Faso" were arrested by the police. At a press conference, they called for the recruitment of about 25,000 people to form, they say, a "liberation army". as reported from Ouagadougou,…

Former Mauritanian President Mohmamed Ould Abdel Aziza was arrested on Tuesday and detained in Nouakchott. He was indicted on March 12 for corruption, embezzlement of public property and money laundering during his presidency between 2008 and 2019. He is not the only former African leader facing justice. Overview. What gives…