Northeastern

AXADLE, Somalia - Northeastern State's administration refutes claims that IS-Somalia is amplifying its presence in the north, stressing that security forces have successfully managed to suppress the militants' activities. Just last week, the U.S. identified IS-Somalia as a significant danger in the Horn of Africa, referencing the leadership and sway of its Emir, Mumin, rumored to have perished in a recent airstrike in Northeastern State territory. IS-Somalia holds a minor foothold in the Golis mountains of the Bari region,…

Garowe (AX) - Northeastern State's regional administration renounced claims that the Islamic State's menace is escalating after a recent U.S. air assault aimed at the militant group's chief in Somalia. Northeastern State's security personnel informed AX that the Islamic State currently poses no imminent danger within the region, despite their presence in segments of the Bari area. The authorities chose not to speak on the speculation regarding Abdulqadir Mumin, the leader of the ISIS faction in Somalia, allegedly being…

The MV Abdalla, flaunting 23 Bangladeshi crew members, got snatched and directed towards the Somali shore. Pirates bolstered it with fierce firepower to ward off rescues. This method by pirate factions helps them dominate the captured ships. These poor souls, the crew, endured endless days captive, eventually freed after long-winded bargaining bringing about a $5 million pay-off. Bangladesh and maritime bigwigs were all tangled in the deal. Mudug's top cop, Col. Mohamud Abdihakin Yusuf, vowed to squash piracy and lock up…

Garowe (AX) - On Tuesday, Northeastern State's military tribunal handed down prison sentences to five judges and prosecutors for liberating inmates accused of piracy and aligning with al-Shabab militants.The convicted officers were named as Lieutenant Colonel Kenadid Abdiaziz Ahmed, Lieutenant Colonel Abdirahman Warsame Jama, Major Sahal Abdi Artan, Major Abdiweli Mohamed Mohamud, and Major General Adan Ali Mohamud.Each received a military prison term of two to five years.The regional tribunal alleged these officials…

Undocumented Ethiopian Migrants Ordered Out of Somalia's Northeastern State AXADLE, Somalia - Authorities in Garowe, the capital of Northeastern State, have commanded unregistered Ethiopian migrants to vacate the area, citing national security concerns. Mayor Abdikhadir Mohamed Mohamud Geddi announced all unauthorized inhabitants must exit the city forthwith. No compliance, he cautioned, will result in deportation back to Ethiopia. On Sunday, during Eid-Al-Adha festivities, Geddi addressed the…

Garowe (AX) - Said Abdullahi Deni, the head honcho of Northeastern State, lambasted the federal government's hasty choice to transform the School Policia graveyard in Mogadishu into a naval training hub for the Somali Navy. Gabbing before parliament in Garowe on Saturday, Deni argued that the Somali authorities don't require extra land, accusing them of offloading public land in a pinch. "We know that government bases are labeled as 'necessary,' yet they're being hocked. Now, they're claiming that non-essential graves…

Mogadishu (AX) - The federal government of Somalia has rekindled development efforts in Northeastern State of Somaliafollowing earlier political squabbles, which had thrown a wrench into various projects. Mohamud Abdirahman (Benebene), the Somali Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, mentioned on Monday that Northeastern State had previously put a brake on these initiatives but has now given the green light for their continuation. "We’re stoked about the revival of the Barwaaqo and Somalia Food System…

Somalia: Northeastern State Snags Weapons and Narcotics in Garowe AXADLE, Somalia - On Sunday, Northeastern State showcased an assortment of confiscated weapons and drugs from recent busts in Garowe, the northern state's seat of power in Somalia. Governor Abdirahman Haji Abshir of Nugal stated a civilian perished and two others were injured during the raid. He emphasized that security remains vigilant in rooting out criminal riffraff in the area. The governor mentioned they've eradicated unauthorized weapons in Garowe,…

Garowe (AX) - Said Abdullahi Deni, the head honcho of Northeastern State, has called on Somalia's international pals to cook up a new system for multilateral development banks. This would allow them to directly dish out humanitarian assistance, development aid, and budget support to Northeastern State, especially as the political mudslinging between Northeastern State and the federal bigwigs escalates. On Sunday, President Deni fired off a letter to the global community, pointing fingers at the federal government for…

Garowe (AX) - Northeastern State's security forces paraded a stash of seized firearms and narcotics nabbed in recent crackdowns in Garowe. Abdirahman Haji Abshir, Governor of the Nugal region, informed the press on Sunday that one civilian lost their life and two individuals sustained injuries during the operation. He further mentioned that the forces confiscated illicit weapons from Garowe, the state's administrative heart. "We locked up the four most notorious troublemakers of the city last evening. Justice will be…