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Trump Clashes with U.S. Military Veterans Amid Chaotic Afghan Relocation Efforts

Experts suggest Donald Trump's Afghan refugee policies may herald a stringent stance on immigration Washington, DC – It was a rainy September morning in 2023 when Ruqia Balkhi first set foot in the United States. After a journey fraught with uncertainty, she was welcomed by a federally funded resettlement agency, one that would become her lifeline in this foreign land. At 55, Balkhi, an accomplished engineer, was amidst a cohort of Afghans who had stood shoulder to shoulder with US military forces during their prolonged…

Somali Military and Local Allies Secure Strategic Al-Shabaab Holdout in Jicibow, Hiiraan Region

Beledweyne (AX) — Standing at the confluence of strategic river routes, the heart of Jicibow has emerged from its recent turmoil as Somali National Army (SNA) forces, accompanied by intrepid local allies, plant their sovereign flag over the town. After a prolonged and grueling conflict that shook the Hiiraan region's very foundation, the tenacious forces prevailed against the unyielding insurgency of Al-Shabaab on Thursday. Why Jicibow? Why now? To the unconcerned eye, Jicibow is but a speck on the…

Somalia: Northeastern State Troops Poised to Overcome ISIS Militants, Says Military Official

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a bold declaration of determination, a high-ranking security officer in Somalia has articulated the resolve of Northeastern State forces in their campaign against the ISIS militants entrenched in the Al-Miskaad mountains of the Bari region. With "Operation Hilaac"—translated as "Lightning"—set in motion, the officer confidently forecasts the eventual defeat of these militant factions. Recent days have seen the forces successfully displace the insurgents from Turmasaale, an area deemed strategically…

Somalia Enlists Trump-Associated Firm to Avert U.S. Military Pullout

Washington — In a strategic maneuver veiled with the complexities of international diplomacy, Somalia has engaged the expertise of a Washington lobbying firm with connections to former U.S. President Donald Trump. The motive? To obstruct the envisioned withdrawal of American forces from Somali soil. Imagine this: On a chilly November day in 2024, Somalia’s steadfast envoy to the United States, Dahir Hassan Arab, inked a contract with BGR Group. This agreement, worth a substantial $600,000, stretches across a year and links…

New Executive Orders Aimed at Shaping Diversity within the U.S. Military

In a significant policy shift, former President Donald Trump, while en route from Miami to Washington, D.C., authorized several executive orders aimed at overhauling military regulations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). One of the foremost directives seeks to repeal DEI initiatives within the armed forces, reinstating thousands of troops who had been dismissed for resisting the Covid-19 vaccination during the pandemic. Additionally, the orders take a direct stance against the inclusion of transgender…

Somalia’s Foreign Minister Faces Pressure to Restrict Egyptian Military Forces

MOGADISHU, Somalia— Somalia, a country that has endured a tempestuous past fraught with instability, now finds itself at a crossroads. Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi recently revealed that Somalia is being squeezed like an overripe fruit, compelled to consider halting the arrival of Egyptian forces meant to aid in the relentless battle against the elusive Al-Shabaab militants. The narrative unfolds with Egypt, ever eager to lend a helping hand to its 'brotherly nation,’ ready to send troops to Somalia's aid.…

Jubbaland Military Tribunal Commences Proceedings Against Officer Alleged to Have Collaborated with Al-Shabaab

Kismayo (AX) – In a story that continues to captivate both local residents and international observers, the Jubbaland military tribunal opened its doors on a tension-laden Monday morning to initiate legal proceedings against one Mukhtar Abdi Adan, famously known as Hoobiye. A man once trusted as an officer in the Jubbaland Armed Forces, Hoobiye now stands accused of conspiring with one of the most feared battlefront entities of our time—Al-Shabaab. The gravity of his alleged betrayal introduces a dramatic twist to this…

Northeastern State Troops Near Decisive Triumph Over ISIS as Military Campaign Reaches Critical Phase

Northeastern State, Somalia — A Fateful Victory Awaits: Northeastern State Forces Closing the Curtain on ISIS In the shimmering heat of Somalia's Bari region, Northeastern State's military forces are poised on the cusp of an extraordinary achievement against ISIS militants. Their formidable offensive, poignantly named "Cal-Miskaad," is gracefully marching towards its culmination. The relentless drive against the insurgents has strategically dismantled their…

Egypt Pledges Military Aid to Somalia in the Fight Against Terrorism: Joint Announcement

When two leaders put pen to parchment in the vibrant heart of Cauri on a sunny Thursday, it was more than mere ink gracing paper; it was the birth of a potent promise. Egypt and Somalia ushered in a new era of camaraderie with a vibrant joint political declaration, underscoring their alliance with fervent assurances of military support as part of a pact born from their covenant sealed in mid-August 2024. Who would have thought yesterday’s rivals would become tomorrow’s allies?In this bold scheme, Egypt pledges its formidable…

Released Israeli Hostages Arrive at Hospital via Military Helicopter

In a dramatic turn of events, four Israeli soldiers who had been held captive in Gaza were finally liberated and transported via military helicopter to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, positioned in central Israel. Accompanied by their anxious parents, the moment was charged with emotion and relief, a culmination of nearly 477 days surrounded by uncertainty. The Israeli Ministry of Health promptly confirmed their safe arrival at the hospital, which had been preparing extensively for this emotional moment. Staff were on…

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