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Northeastern State Rebukes Al-Shabab’s Takeover of Mahaas, Urges Collective Action

Garowe (AX) – In a poignant reflection of ongoing challenges in Somalia, the Northeastern State regional government has unequivocally condemned the recent takeover of the Mahaas district in the Hiiraan region by the militant group Al-Shabaab. This alarming event took place amidst intense skirmishes involving the Somali National Army and local militia forces, which highlight the urgent need for unified action against extremist threats. In a formal press release issued from the Northeastern State presidency, officials…

Ali Jeyte Calls for Response Following Al-Shabaab’s Takeover of Moqokori

Urgent Call for Unified Action in Hiiraan Beledweyne (AX) — In a passionate plea, Senior Militia Leader Ali Jeyte Osman has raised an alarm for an immediate military response following the troubling capture of Moqokori town by Al-Shabaab. His warnings resonate not only within the ranks of local clans but echo across the entire region, emphasizing that the ramifications of losing this territory could profoundly destabilize the area. During a public address in Mahaas on Wednesday, Jeyte, who holds the pivotal role of…

Militia Encouraged to Reassemble Following Al-Shabaab’s Takeover of Crucial Hiiraan Town

FILE - Former Somali National Army ground forces commander Gen. Mohamed Tahlil Bihi speaks during a media briefing in Mogadishu. Beledweyne (AX) — This week, a significant turn of events unfolded in central Hiiraan as Al-Shabab fighters seized the strategically vital town of Moqokori. This loss, as articulated by a former commander of the Somali National Army, is both a tactical setback and a profound psychological blow to the Hawadle clan militia, who have championed community resistance. General Mohamed Tahlil Bihi, a…

British Lawmakers Give Green Light to Government’s Plan for Scunthorpe Steelworks Takeover

The UK Parliament has taken decisive action by approving plans aimed at safeguarding the blast furnaces of British Steel in Scunthorpe during a remarkable session of the House of Commons. Emergency legislation, which empowers the UK government to mandate British Steel to maintain operations at the plant, received unanimous backing in the Commons. This pivotal move will now be presented for discussion in the House of Lords, as the government strives to codify these powers within a single day. In an unusual turn of events,…

Somali President Claims Ethiopia’s Airport Takeover Breaches National Sovereignty

President Mohamud lambasted Ethiopia for its audacious moves to dominate Somali waters, accusing Addis Ababa of aiming for military supremacy. "Ethiopia’s ambitions extend beyond acquiring a port," stated Hassan Sheikh. "Their goal is to project military muscle in the Red Sea, which is downright intolerable. They intend to not only construct a port but also establish a naval base. Both these endeavors infringe upon Somalia’s sovereignty and flout international law." Dialogue between Somalia and Ethiopia has hit a brick…

concerns about the possible takeover of Bangui Airport

Asecnatire's workers' union is sounding the alarm when the government wants to hand over the management and renovation of this airport to the Turkish group Damnus. They fear that their jobs will disappear. Asecna representatives , members of the Commission set up by the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation to "analyze the…

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