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Disqualified candidate arrested after fatal election clashes shake Somalia’s northeast LAS ANOD, Somalia — Security forces in Somalia’s northeast have arrested a wealthy businessman who was disqualified from a regional presidential race, accusing him of mobilizing armed supporters who battled police during an August 29 vote at a hotel in Las Anod. The violence left several people dead, according to local elders, and delayed burials as families spar over where and how to lay their loved ones to rest. What happened Police…

Mohamed Said Gees: An Architect of Peace and Education in Somalia The recent passing of Mohamed Said Gees, a revered Somali academic, statesman, and peacemaker, has left a profound void in the fabric of Somali society. Gees, who died on August 23 at the age of 77 and was laid to rest in Virginia, embodied a lifetime dedicated to education, cultural preservation, and reconciliation amidst Somalia's turbulent history. A Remarkable Journey from Education to Politics Born on November 11, 1946, in the northern town of Erigavo,…

Mogadishu (AX) — In the realm of uplifting news, the United States tipped its hat to Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro for snagging the coveted presidential seat in North Western State of Somalia. They threw kudos at the region for its tip-top democratic practices, something many can look up to.The US Embassy in Mogadishu gave a shoutout, via X (the platform yesteryear folks knew as Twitter). "Big ups to North Western State of Somalia's citizens for showing up to the polls and a hearty congratulations to President-elect…

Hargeisa (AX) — Beneath the watchful gaze of the African sun, on a notable Monday morning, political luminaries and countless mourners converged in Hargeisa. The occasion was solemn yet steeped in a dignified reverence as the community paid their final respects to Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silanyo, a colossus etched into the political tapestry of North Western State of Somalia. As the former President, Silanyo's impact on regional history remains, undeniably, significant. Passing at the venerable age of 86, Silanyo had a…

Hargeisa (AX) — The news of former North Western State of Somalia President Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silanyo’s death on Friday has left a significant mark. A major player in the political landscape of North Western State of Somalia, Silanyo was 86 years old when he passed away, as reported by his family. Having led the Somali National Movement (SNM) and founded the influential Kulmiye party, Silanyo's political career peaked when he became President of North Western State of Somalia, serving from 2010 until 2017. Born in…

Recent allegations have cast a shadow over the legacy of Mohamed Al Fayed, with reports emerging that one of his brothers is also implicated in heinous acts against women employed at the renowned Harrods department store in the UK. This disturbing narrative comes from the testimonies of three former staff members. According to these women, Salah Fayed is accused of committing abusive acts in various locations—including London, the French Riviera, and Monaco—between the years 1989 and 1997. In a chilling account, one…

On October 18, 2024, Amun Abdullahi, a remarkable journalist aged 49, lost her life in Afgoye, Somalia, under tragic circumstances. The International Press Institute (IPI) vocally denounces the brutal murder of Amun Abdullahi Mohamed, a distinguished Somali-Swedish journalist gunned down by a duo allegedly linked to the insurgent outfit Al-Shabab. Her death marks the second journalist murder in Somalia this year, following Abdikarin Ahmed Bulhan from Somali National Television, who was tragically killed on March 13 by a…

The IPI Global Network stands firm in its denunciation of the tragic killing of Amun Abdullahi Mohamed, a respected Somali-Swedish journalist, on October 18. The attackers have been linked to the Al-Shabab militant group. Sadly, this marks the second journalist's life lost in Somalia this year, following the murder of Somali National Television's Abdikarin Ahmed Bulhan on March 13 by a security guard. We are urging authorities to embark on a comprehensive investigation into these tragic events and ensure justice for all…

Mohamed Omar makes history as the first Somali-American to head up the Board at Hennepin Healthcare — Minnesota’s leading safety-net hospital. CREDIT / Washburn MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (AX) — Stepping into uncharted waters, Mohamed Omar has achieved a groundbreaking moment by becoming the inaugural Somali-American Chair of Hennepin Healthcare, marking a turning point for Minnesota's preeminent public hospital. Omar’s new position follows three years of dedication on the board at Hennepin Healthcare, focusing his expertise on…