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In a surprising turn of events, Iran launched a series of strikes on Israel on April 14, 2024, using various weapons like drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. Thankfully, there were no casualties due to Iran's advance warning, but the implications of these strikes go beyond just the military clash. Iran's warning wasn't just a gesture of kindness to prevent damage. It was a strategic move to show Israel and its allies that Iran can breach their defenses while also showing restraint for now. This restrained yet…

MOGADISHU (AXADLE) Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and Somali Media Association (SOMA) strongly condemn and express their concern over the violent attack and detention of independent journalists in Somaliland. On March 14, Somaliland police in Borame, the Awdal region detained Horn Cable TV reporter Imran Hussein Adan, a day after covering a vox-pop feature for Horn Cable TV, seeking the views of ordinary citizens on President Muse Bihi Abdi's visit to US states. The report, which contained…

MOGADISHU (AXADLE) Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) is once again involved in a scandal over human rights violations, following the resignation of a female agent earlier this month at Godka Jila'ow, a notorious detention and torture center. by NISA, shows a note. In December 2018, Somalia announced that it has closed the jail where the government has detained extremist suspects and journalists due to allegations of abuse of prisoners. However, it is still used actively. The underground…

WASHINGTON (AXADLE) The United States has now distributed more than 500 million safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses, free of charge, to more than 110 countries and economies around the world - with the sole purpose of saving lives. Since the start of the pandemic, the U.S. government has provided nearly $ 20 billion in health, humanitarian, economic and development assistance to over 120 countries, including rapid response support for urgent health needs and technical assistance to expand…

MALABO (AXADLE) More than 50 African countries will meet at the 32nd session of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Regional Conference on Africa (ARC32) to define regional priorities in the transformation of agri-food systems. The meeting comes because 250 million people in Africa do not have enough food to eat every day, close to a billion people in Africa cannot afford nutritious food, and as countries continue to struggle with the economic consequences of the COVID-19…

MOGADISHU (AXADLE) The deputy chief of staff of Somalia's presidency, Villa Somalia, has been suspended on charges of aggravated assault and sexual harassment by female employees and threats against journalists, two presidential sources told the Horn Observer. Abdinur Mohamed Ahmed was informed of leaving President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo's office two weeks ago when Villa Somalia's department heads were informed that Mr Abdinur's role had been terminated so far. This comes amid growing…

MOGADISHU (AXADLE) The British Embassy in Mogadishu and Hormuud has today signed a new Chevening partnership to enable more future Somali leaders to study in the UK. The British Embassy says "We are pleased to announce today a new Chevening Scholarship partnership with the Hormuud Salaam Foundation, to enable more aspiring Somali future leaders to study for a master's degree at world - class universities in the UK." The partnership will support outstanding individuals to gain the academic…

MOGADISHU (AXADLE) For more than 30 years, Somalia has been embroiled in a deep economic, political and social crisis in which its citizens suffer the most. They have tolerated mass displacement, loss of loved ones in ongoing conflict, and destruction of basic services for decades. The protracted violence has also split the bonds of friendship between communities that had lived in peace. "People suddenly distrusted each other," said Abdiwahab Bissle, an expert on social stabilization at the International Organization…

Gaalkacyo (Axadle) – Waxaa hadda lasoo gabagabeeyey tirinta codadka ergadii dooraneysay xildhibaanka qaadanaya kursiga HOP#095 oo caawa ay doorashadiisu ka dhacday magaalada Gaalkacyo ee gobolka Mudug. Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Maxamuud (Cagaweyne) ayaa ku guuleystay kursigaan oo ahaa mid loo galay tartan furan oo adag, waxuuna ahaa midka ugu tartanka adag seddaxdii kursi ee maanta lagu doortay magaalada Gaalkacyo. Seddax musharax oo kala ah: 1 –…

Jowhar (Axadle) – Guddiga SEIT ee HirShabelle ayaa maanta shaaciyay shuruudaha laga rabo dhamaan musharaxiinta rabta inay u tartamaan kuraasta ku harsan maamulkaas ee Golaha Shacabka, waxayna ka digtay in lacagta musharaxiinta lagu shubo akoono gaar ah. Qoraal kasoo baxay guddiga ayaa waxaa lagu sheegay in Musharax kasta uu xaq u leeyahay in uu u tartamo kursiga ku asteysan jufadiisa, taasi oo meesha ka saareysa doonistii qaar kamid ah madaxda…