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MOGADISHU, Somalia – Once again, the political cauldron of Somalia is simmering as tensions escalate between former heavyweight, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, and the man currently in the presidential seat, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The political drama unfolding in Mogadishu reads like the plot of a high-stakes political thriller, replete with accusations of authoritarianism and backroom maneuvering. But let’s dive in and peel back the intricate layers of this unfolding saga. In a dramatic press briefing earlier this week,…

The Constitutional Court of South Korea has officially kicked off the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk Yeol, centered around his controversial attempt at imposing martial law. But, in a twist that perhaps only adds to the drama, the court had to immediately adjourn the first hearing—Yoon was conspicuously absent. It all started on December 3, when Yoon's ill-fated power grab sent shockwaves through the nation. Picture the scene: armed soldiers storming parliament in a desperate bid to halt lawmakers from voting…

In the rapidly whirling world of social media, where even a speck of misinformation can snowball into a frenzy, rumors spun a fantastic yarn about Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s visit to Ethiopia. The buzz sprang from claims, running wild across online platforms, that the president was inspecting Ethiopia’s naval forces. But let's pause here and consider, have the metaphorical ships really come in on this? To set the record straight, factual accounts and photographic evidence reveal that President Mohamud was…

Somali President's Whirlwind Adventure: Guard of Honor, Historical Stops, and Ambitious Talks in Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA - In an intriguing twist of events, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud wrapped up his whirlwind two-day tour of Ethiopia by indulging in some historical sightseeing before jetting back to the sunlit shores of Mogadishu. The Ethiopian government generously relayed details of this charming episode on a lazy Sunday morning. During his stay in the bustling heart of Addis Ababa, President Mohamud played the…

MOGADISHU (Axadle) – Politics, as the saying goes, is the art of the possible. And it seems Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is gearing up for yet another round of diplomatic chess; this time, in the venerable land of the Pharaohs – Egypt! If insider whispers are to be trusted, the Somali President is due to touch down in Cairo in the next few days, hot on the heels of his arrival back in Mogadishu. So why is President Hassan Sheikh making a beeline for Egypt? Word on the street is that he's aiming to have a…

Okay, picture this: a diplomatic tug-of-war, with all the drama of a soap opera. We've got Ethiopia pulling one way and Egypt yanking the other. It's a high-stakes chess game, and Somalia's caught in the middle like the poor pawn wishing it could just be a knight and leap out of the fray. Somalian Diplomacy in the Hot Seat: A Tale of Two Rivals and a Stuck-in-the-Middle ADDIS ABABA/MOGADISHU, Jan 12 – Rumor has it that Ethiopia's trying to swap out Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Fiqi, for a new face. But there’s a snag…

Somalia's Presidential Peace Trek to Hiran BELEDWEYNE, Somalia - Rumor has it that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is packing his bags for a trip to Baladweyne in the Hiran region. His mission? To iron out some pretty gnarly conflicts between the locals and the Hirshabelle state bosses. President Mohamud aims to untangle the mess surrounding the self-declared Hiran state—put together by some big shots who were not too thrilled with the distribution of power and cash in Hirshabelle. It's akin to a soap opera,…

The appointment of Lebanon’s army chief, General Joseph Aoun, as the nation’s president has finally filled a significant leadership void of over two years. Securing a decisive 99 out of 128 parliamentary votes in a second round of ballots marks the end of a prolonged stalemate. This election follows a fragile truce that paused 14 months of tension between Israel and Hezbollah, reflecting Lebanon's urgent need for reconstruction aid. “A fresh chapter begins for Lebanon's history today,” declared the 60-year-old Aoun as he…

As the nation mourns the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, President-elect Donald Trump took a moment to pay his respects while his casket lay in state in Washington, D.C. Joined by his wife, Melania, Trump stood solemnly in the grand space of the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, offering a heartfelt tribute to the late president. For several moments, they observed the flag-draped coffin, a powerful symbol of the legacy Carter left behind. After a long inhalation and a grasp of Melania’s hand, they quietly departed the…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud plans to journey to Beledweyne, the heart of the Hiiraan region, aiming to mediate long-standing tensions between the community and the administration of Hirshabelle. His visit comes on the heels of significant strides made by a federal group that includes notables like Army Chief General Odawaa Yusuf Raage and NISA Director Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe. This crew struck a deal with Hawadle clan leaders to hand over Beledweyne's security to national forces, a move…