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Impact of Aid Withdrawal on Somalia’s Vulnerable Populations The United States Agency for International Development, better known as USAID, invested a substantial sum of $369 million in Somalia during 2021. This funding supported a spectrum of vital initiatives—from sanitation projects to emergency nutritional programs—implemented through both governmental and non-governmental channels. Yet, amid this significant humanitarian endeavor, an unexpected halt threatened to unravel the fragile threads holding numerous…

Dubai (AX) – Amid the swirling sands and towering skyscrapers that frame the 2025 World Government Summit in Dubai, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro of North Western State of Somalia made a striking declaration. With a blend of resolution and hope, he underscored an ambition that echoes from the halls of Hargeisa to the corridors of power in Washington and London: international recognition of North Western State of Somalia as an independent state. Why does this aspiration for recognition seem so elusive yet…

AXADLE, Somalia - Nestled in what may seem like the world's forgotten corners, the news broke from Somalia: a high-profile leader of the ISIS network, Ahmed Maeleminine, has been killed in a U.S. airstrike. According to the UK-based Daily Mail, the significance of this elimination cannot be understated. Who was this elusive figure, and how did he thread his malicious influence across continents from its web in Somalia? Maeleminine, not just a name whispered in corridors of terror but a major orchestrator of heinous plots,…

In the ever-shifting labyrinth of international diplomacy, whispers from Mogadishu have emerged, challenging the very notion of a potential U.S. nod towards North Western State of Somalia's independence. Can such a delicate balance endure, when even whispers have seismic potency? In a recent dialogue with VOA, Somalia’s voice in Washington, Ambassador Dahir Hassan Arab, made it emphatically clear. “The United States, universally known as a sentinel of global legal principles, harbors no intentions to…

In a significant and somewhat unprecedented move, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that its staff, both domestically and internationally, will be placed on administrative leave. This decision comes while the agency prepares to recall employees stationed overseas, a shift that many are interpreting as a response to mounting pressures and an evolving political landscape. In a statement uploaded to its resurrected website—which had mysteriously gone offline for a brief period over…

In an unforeseen divergence from typical diplomatic conduct, President Donald Trump proclaimed on Tuesday that the United States might assert control over the Gaza Strip, potentially deploying American troops. Such a pronouncement stands as a bold pivot in Middle Eastern geopolitics, and it introduces a myriad of questions about the displaced populations and the broader geopolitical landscape. One must wonder, could this plan truly be feasible or equitable? In a joint press session with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Mogadishu (AX) — In the sunlit halls of the Balidoogle military base, where the air crackled with the energy of anticipation, Somalia's Defense Minister, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, took the podium. His voice resonated with a mixture of gravitas and hopefulness as he addressed a group of newly trained Danab Commandos. His words were a testament to the intricate dance of struggle and cooperation in the ongoing battle against extremism in Somalia. "What do these mountains hide?" one might wonder. Not just rocks and shadows, but…

U.S. Executes Airstrikes Aimed at ISIS Leadership in Somalia's Remote Regions AXADLE, Somalia — In an audacious move reminiscent of the battle cries echoing through history, the U.S. Air Force has engaged in operations within the austere landscapes of Somalia's Bari region. These events unfolded on February 1, 2025, unraveling under the aegis of directives from President Donald Trump. According to sources familiar with the situation, this offensive, conducted via surgical airstrikes, pierced through the rugged…

In a striking move, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning regarding aid to South Africa, asserting that he might halt all assistance due to concerns over the nation’s land expropriation policies. He characterized these measures as “unfair,” claiming they enable the government to seize land indiscriminately while treating certain individuals and communities “very badly.” This bold declaration follows a significant political shift in South Africa, where President Cyril Ramaphosa recently advanced the…

Northeastern State Forces Strike at the Heart of ISIS in Somalia "Verification of the identities of those killed is ongoing, and we will release the names once the process is complete," Faadhigo revealed with a resolute tone. Among the casualties, he noted, were senior ISIS leaders, though their identities remain under wraps for now. The world will likely know the key figures lost in the shuffle within a matter of days. In a strategic decision, Northeastern State forces have been tasked…