Newly appointed US envoy arrives in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (AXADLE) - The newly appointed US Ambassador to Somalia Larry André has arrived in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, today. The plane with delegates from the ambassador and the US embassy in the middle of the morning at Adan Adde International Airport, where they were received by officials from the Somali Foreign Ministry. André, who has replaced Donald Yamamoto, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, will soon take office.The US Embassy in Somalia has announced the arrival of the new…

British, German-equipped and trained Somali police officers attack local radio station and detain seven journalists

MOGADISHU, Somalia January 22, 2022 - Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) and its partner Somali Media Association (SOMA) condemn the raid and the closure of the local independent radio station in Beledweyne and the detention of its seven journalists by the Hirshabelle police in Beledweyne Friday, January 21, 2022 following interviews with local armed resistance who oppose the Hirshabelle authorities. According to CCTV footage seen by SJS and SOMA and interviews with journalists, Radio Hiiraan…

The ICRC calls for transfers of eligible Guantanamo detainees

WASHINGTON, DC - The ICRC is deeply concerned that the remaining detainees in Guantanamo Bay have been behind bars for so many years with little or no clarity about what will happen to them. The ICRC notes that some prisoners remain in Guantanamo Bay today despite being considered eligible for transfer more than ten years ago. "The detainees who are considered eligible by the U.S. government should be transferred today," said Patrick Hamilton, ICRC's chief of staff in the United States and…

False police officers from Somalia signed up for Russian law enforcement training – leaked documents

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVATOR) False Somali police officers have been enrolled in a Russian-backed law enforcement training program designed to capacity Somali police force, according to leaked documents obtained by Horn Observer. In May 2021, the Russian Embassy in Djibouti offered to support Somali police force with a five-year training program covering psychology of service to law enforcement agencies, legal aspects of national security and forensic investigation. The training took place at…

UK announces $ 10.7 million new funding for drought-stricken communities in East Africa

NAIROBI (AXADLE) The British Minister for Africa, Vicky Ford MP, today announced a $ 10.7 million package of British support for Somalis affected by extreme drought. The funding will provide vital assistance, such as cash to buy emergency food supplies, and water to help vulnerable families across Somalia who are suffering desperately from the relentless drought. The aid is part of the British aid package of 16.5 million pounds to countries in East Africa that have been hit by extreme drought…

Amid suspicions, al-Shabaab assumes responsibility for attacks against the Somali government spokesman

MOGADISHU (AXADLE) Somalia's government spokesman Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu has survived an assassination attempt after a lone suicide bomber targeted his vehicle on the busy Maka al-Mukarama road on Sunday, police officials said. Moalimuu, who also serves as media adviser to Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, was about to leave his home when a man wearing a suicide vest approached and blew himself up seriously injuring Moalimuu, killing at least one person nearby. "A suicide bomber has…

England’s World Cup squad 2022: Who’s on the airplane?

The 2022 World Cup is a 12 months away, and England are among the many favorites to go all the way in which in Qatar.After being so near the 2020 European Championships, Gareth Southgate's males have to be thought of top-of-the-line groups at FIFA's showpiece occasion subsequent winter.But who shall be within the 23-man squad to go to Qatar? It's time for the return of the 90mins "Who's on the Plane" energy rating collection ...* Last up to date: March 17, 2022Mings is the captain of Aston Villas / CARL RECINE /…

Real Betis 0-1 Real Madrid: participant ranking

Real Madrid moved to the La Liga summit with a 1-0 victory over Real Betis in an entertaining assembly on the Estadio Benito Villamarin. Dani Carvajal took the decisive objective on the hour mark for Carlo Ancelotti's males and guided Karim Benzema's ascending cross into the far nook.There was little to separate the edges in the primary half when Los Blancos did not check Rui Silva within the Real Betis objective, whereas Nabil Fekir interrupted Thibaut Courtois with a fast free kick.However, the guests shortly obtained out…

Chelsea switch information: Dortmund purpose for Callum Hudson-Odoi

Borussia Dortmund are all in favour of shopping for Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi on this summer time's switch window, and so they are getting ready an preliminary mortgage supply to deliver the winger to the Bundesliga.The 20-year-old was an everyday match within the Blues lineup beneath Frank Lampard, however he has hardly ever introduced since Thomas Tuchel arrived at Stamford Bridge in January 2020 and solid doubt on his future. Hudson-Odoi could also be heading out of West London / Visionhaus / Getty ImagesAnd Sky…

Juve fall to embarrassing defeat in the primary check after Ronaldo

Breaks are by no means straightforward, particularly when your ex, who swings 334 million followers on Instagram, decides to soar straight again into mattress with an previous flame. And relating to demonstrations of power after the break-up, Juventus' lax show in opposition to Empoli couldn't have been extra embarrassing. FT | ⌛️ | Full time at Allianz. #JuveEmpoli #FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/6eyQOwoZy2- JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) August 28, 2021All eyes have been on how Bianconeri would do with out famous…