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Ugandan Soldiers' Sacrifice in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the relentless heart of conflict, the air in Lower Shabelle's Sabiid-Anole was heavy with anticipation. A three-day joint operation spearheaded by the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), alongside the Somali National Army (SNA) and the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), pushed fiercely against Al-Shabaab militants. Yet, this bravado came at a steep price: the loss of seven courageous Ugandan soldiers. Confirming…

Tragic Loss at Sea: The Harrowing Journey of Somali Migrants On April 6, a crew member of the Alan Kurdi, a search and rescue vessel operated by the German NGO Sea-Eye, participated in a dramatic rescue operation in the Mediterranean Sea. It was an ordinary day at sea, yet it was anything but ordinary for the 82 souls they pulled from the brink. Fast forward to a recent devastating local report from Mogadishu, Somalia. At least 20 Somali migrants, predominantly young adults, lost their lives in a heart-wrenching incident…

In Beledweyne, a dawn of uncertainty painted the skies on Friday, cloaked in the echoes of heavy artillery. Somber yet resolute, Somali government forces, in a coalition with the spirited Ma'awisleey clan militias, engaged in a fierce confrontation with al-Shabaab fighters. The Hiiraan region was the theater of this formidable clash, its outcome pivotal in shaping local dynamics. The operation did not emerge from thin air; rather, it was a meticulously planned offensive aimed at dismantling the fortified positions of…

Amid the craggy peaks of the Cal Miskaad mountain range, where terracotta landscapes meet the azure waters of the Gulf of Aden, sits a man—silent and solitary. He's beside the charred remains of military supply vehicles, a sombre testament to a recent skirmish that has left many counting their losses. This tableau of destruction unfolds in Bosaso, Northeastern State, in eastern Somalia, where the echoes of conflict have long resonated. WASHINGTON — Destruction, as old as time. But here, visceral and overwhelming;…

Garowe (AX) – Imagine the daunting silence of the Al-Miskaat mountains, its rugged terrain shrouded in a chilling stillness, suddenly shattered by the deafening roar of explosions. On a fateful Tuesday, within this foreboding landscape, at least five soldiers of the Northeastern State regional forces met their tragic end, while nearly 20 others were left nursing injuries when the armored vehicles carrying these brave souls fell prey to roadside bombs. Disaster struck amidst an operation that turned those serene…

Garowe (AX) – Imagine waking up on a seemingly ordinary Monday morning only to be met with tragedy. In the fickle dawn in Northeastern State’s Bari region, a grim shadow was cast as an explosion claimed the lives of at least six gallant security personnel. Picture this: a silent land suddenly torn by a cacophony of chaos as a military vehicle, just doing its rounds, becomes the ill-fated target of a covert attack. It’s said the tremors of this violence resonated far and wide, shaking not just the ground beneath feet but the…

A staggering loss: the airstrikes in Gaza have tragically claimed the lives of at least 70 more individuals amid the chaos of anticipated peace. Picture a Palestinian man, hobbling past the remnants of once-standing buildings, leaning heavily on a crutch. It's a scene captured hauntingly by Mahmoud Issa for Reuters, an image that speaks volumes of the resilience and despair in a land held hostage by conflict. As night turned to morning, the skies over Gaza bore witness to yet another storm of destruction. More Israeli…

Baidoa (AX) – In a dramatic turn of events that might leave one pondering the age-old adage, "even thieves fall out," an intense bloodbath broke out among al-Shabab's ranks, culminating in the demise of at least 40 of its members. Picture this: a fierce showdown that paints the usually secretive corridors of power with a messy, open confrontation. What sparked this lethal flare-up in the otherwise tranquil setting of Bakol's dusty plains? Well, the answer is, unsurprisingly, money—the fuel of much discord throughout history.…

The ever-ongoing battle against terrorism took a significant turn in southern Somalia as US forces joined hands with the Somali army to take down ten members of the al-Shabab terrorist group. This joint operation was confirmed by US African Command (Africom), who also disclosed the recent demise of a senior militant figure, Mohamed Mire, in the tumultuous Jubaland region. Working closely together, these teams struck a heavy blow to those who perpetuate violence and chaos in the region. It was in the small hamlet of Beer…

An unexpected tragedy unfolded on a sunny Friday afternoon in Malindi, a serene town along Kenya's north coast. The tranquility was abruptly shattered when a light aircraft made a dramatic crash landing on a roadside, claiming the lives of three individuals, according to local police. Kilifi County Police Commander, Joseph Ongwae, reported that the ill-fated aircraft, tagged as 5Y-CDC, departed from Malindi Airport, aiming for Wilson Airport in Nairobi. Trouble brewed shortly after takeoff when the aircraft, which was…