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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AX) — A once peaceful street in Herning, Denmark has become the backdrop of a tragic event that has left the community in shock and longing for answers. On a chilly Monday evening, the tranquility of Gormsvej was shattered by a harrowing incident now gripping the attention of local authorities and residents alike. It was shortly after 9 p.m. when the distress call reached emergency services. The lifeless body of a 21-year-old Somali woman lay on the pavement, brutally wounded from multiple…

In anticipation of a looming protest against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s prospective bid for a third term, security forces are reported to be on heightened alert. Alarm bells are ringing as individuals rally behind the controversial war veteran, Blessed "Bombshell" Geza. Recently ousted from the ruling Zanu-PF party’s Central Committee, Geza has taken to the airwaves, urging citizens to take to the streets. One might wonder, what drives such fervent dissent? Geza's rhetoric goes beyond mere political disagreement; he…

Mogadishu (AX) — The unsettling tranquility of Bosaso was shattered on a recent Wednesday when armed militants launched a calculated assault on the central police station. Their brazen aim: to seize weapons freshly acquired by the vigilant Northeastern State security forces. One attacker met a fatal end during the chaos, a somber testament to the violence, as reported by local security sources. Northeastern State's defenders, standing resilient at the station, bravely countered the aggressive push, forcing the…

In a recent tragic event that underscores the turbulent challenges faced by East African nations, at least six law enforcement officers tragically lost their lives while four others sustained injuries in an aggressive attack on a police encampment in Kenya. The perpetrators are suspected to be militants associated with Somalia's al-Shabab group. The attack unfolded in the early hours of dawn within Garissa County, a region in eastern Kenya adjacent to the volatile border shared with Somalia. A report released by Kenyan…

How Al-Shabaab Fighters Brazenly Attacked a Police Camp in Kenya GARISSA, Kenya - In a brazen assault that disrupted the morning calm, the notorious Somalia-based al-Shabaab insurgents launched a calculated attack on a police base in the heart of Kenya. This was not just any police camp, but a crucial post manned by the National Police Reservists, who play a pivotal role in safeguarding regions plagued by terror and banditry. Imagine the scene: the sun…

Garowe (AX) – In the early hours of a sun-drenched Saturday morning, the otherwise quiet streets of Garowe were disrupted by the haunting echoes of gunfire. An unsettling skirmish between the Northeastern State Police and an unidentified armed faction resulted in the tragic loss of two police officers, with five more wounded and left to grapple with injuries both visible and invisible. The command of the Northeastern State Police Force, in a statement bathed in urgency, illuminated the events leading up to the…

Security Breach: Al-Shabaab Assaults Kenyan Police Camp Location: Garissa, Kenya In an audacious raid that shocked both the nation and its defense forces, Al-Shabaab militants infiltrated a police reservists’ camp in the northeastern region of Kenya, specifically in the Fafi area of Garissa County. The assault commenced in the early hours of Sunday morning, a time when most are deep in slumber or perhaps pondering the dawn of a new week. Tragically, the attack resulted in the loss of six brave…

In a curious turn of events, detectives in Melbourne are delving into whether a statue head that made an unexpected appearance at a Kneecap concert last week is linked to an ongoing investigation. This head, it seems, is not just any sculpture, but one that holds a notable past. The saga began on June 10, 2024, when vandals at Kings Domain in Melbourne took drastic action by decapitating a statue of King George V, who presided over the UK from 1910 until his death in 1936. This act of vandalism coincided with an…

Mogadishu (AX) – A significant shift is taking place on the frontlines of the Middle Shabelle region. With renewed energy and determination, units from the Somali Police Force have joined the fray, strategically redeployed to enhance ongoing military efforts against the notorious militant group, Al-Shabaab. It's a scene charged with resolve and hope. Major General Asad Osman Abdullahi, the esteemed Commander of the Somali Police Force, along with the astute Deputy Commander General Osman Abdullahi Mohamed, have…

Nairobi, Kenya (AX) – In the dusty, sun-beaten terrain of Mandera, echoes of gunfire shattered the morning calm last Friday. A Kenyan police officer tragically lost his life, another was left nursing injuries, and an entire community was thrust into the crosshairs of a dispute brewing just across the border. The attackers were believed to be operatives from Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA). But why would such a violent engagement ensue? Let’s unravel this complex tapestry. Border Point 4,…