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Op-Ed: Speaker Aden Madobe Must Embrace Transparency or Step Down The Federal Parliament of Somalia finds itself in another gripping crisis, with Speaker Aden Mohamed Nur (commonly known as Madobe) at the core of a contentious dispute. Just last night, Madobe took an unprecedented step by suspending 20 opposition MPs from attending sessions—an action many interpret as an attempt to stifle a brewing no-confidence motion against him. One can't help but wonder: Is this a tactical maneuver or a delay of…

OP-ED: North Western State of Somalia Citizens Urge President Irro to Reform Judiciary and Justice System In the heart of North Western State of Somalia, a storm is brewing—a storm of dissatisfaction and urgent cries for justice. The once-revered halls of justice have, over time, come to resemble animal slaughterhouses. This was a sentiment bluntly shared by citizens who see justice slipping through their fingers, replaced by the clinking sound of coins during North…

OP-ED: Northeastern State’s Underwater Dilemma—Protecting Our Oceans, Securing Our Legacy OP-ED| Picture this: around 140 dolphins gathered lifeless on the shores of Northeastern State. It’s a somber spectacle akin to the opening scene of a drama that speaks volumes about the invisible turmoil brewing under the sea's surface. Out of these, only 30 made a miraculous return to the ocean, a poignant reminder of the silent cries of our marine ecosystems. This isn’t just an isolated mishap; it’s the proverbial canary in the coal…

OP-ED: Gaza — It's Time for Global Responsibility A year has slipped by since the poignant day of October 7, 2023, when Anthony Bellanger, the General Secretary at the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), voiced discontent over the United Nations' inertia, boldly highlighting the worldwide community's inaction. From that fateful day onward, only shadows have cloaked Palestine in a never-ending night. Over those 12 tense months, the IFJ, an all-encompassing organization representing a colossal 600,000 media…

By Axadle Editorial Board Folks, it's been a heck of a week in Somalia’s political scene. The Southwest State is heating up, and tensions are bubbling right under the surface. Everyone's pointing at Ethiopia, but let’s be real; the actual drama is unfolding much closer to home. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud sent a top-tier team to Baidoa—fronted by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and featuring NISA boss Abdullahi Mohamed Ali . Unfortunately, they returned to Mogadishu dragging two hefty political losses that have…

In Fort Dauphin, within the far southeast, suspected incidents recorded since mid-February in rivers and lagoons across the mining firm QMM (a subsidiary of Rio Tinto) are worrying. Yesterday, throughout a joint press convention, the Minister of the…

The Constitutional Court has asked former South African President Jacob Zuma, who was charged with "contempt for justice", to decide his own sentence if he is found guilty. He must answer on Wednesday. For three years, Jacob Zuma has refused to respond to a call from the Commission accused of investigating widespread corruption…