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Ciidanka Qaranka oo Guul Kale Ka Gaarey Ruun-Nirgood: Midnimo Qaran oo ka Dhan ah Argagixisada

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  Ruun-Nirgood, Soomaaliya – Saaka aroortii hore ayaa ciidamada Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed (CXDS), oo ay garab socdaan ciidamada deegaanka, qaaday weerar qorsheysan oo ay ku qaadeen saldhigyo muhiim ah oo ay kooxda Al-Shabaab ku lahayd degmada Ruun-Nirgood ee gobolka Shabeellaha Dhexe. Howlgalkaas guuleystay ayaa lagu burburiyay xarumo muhiim u ahaa kooxda, halka saldhiggii ugu weynaa ee deegaanka laga saaray gacantooda. Sida uu sheegay guddoomiyaha degmada, ciidamada ayaa hadda wadaan hawlgallo lagu raadinayo xubno argagixiso ah oo ku firxaday duleedka degmada. Tani waxay muujineysaa biseylka iyo isku-duubnida ciidamada Soomaaliyeed iyo shacabka oo garab taagan. Ma aha oo kaliya dagaal gudaha ah — waa halgan ay Soomaaliya uga jirto sugidda amniga gobolka iyo caalamkaba. Ciidamada qaranka ayaa dagaal ugu jira magac, dal iyo dad Soomaaliyeed. Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, oo dhowaan booqday furimaha dagaalka, ayaa dhiirrigelin xooggan u muujiyay ciidanka, taasoo kor u qaadday ni...
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Somalia's President Mohamud's Visits to Eritrea: A Closer Look at Evolving Diplomatic Relations

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The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, recently embarked on his latest journey to Eritrea, marking what his administration described as a "professional visit." During his stay, he had the opportunity to tour military barracks in Eritrea, where Somali cadets have been receiving intensive training since 2019.

Upon his arrival in Asmara, Mohamud received a warm welcome from his Eritrean counterpart, Isaias Afwerki, who accompanied him on a visit to several training sites in the days that followed.

The President took the time to meet and interact with cadets undergoing training for various military roles, including the navy, air force, infantry, and mechanized military skills. He commended the dedication and hard work of the cadets, emphasizing their vital role in ensuring a strong and united Somalia.

During a military parade at one of the training camps, Mohamud encouraged the cadets, saying, "I am very happy that you have spared no efforts in building your skills through rigorous training. You will participate in the laborious work of ensuring a strong and united Somalia, which will not be easy."

Eritrea's Minister of Information, Yemane G. Meskel, noted that President Mohamud expressed his gratitude to Eritrea for its role in consolidating peace in Somalia, referring to Eritrea as a "brotherly country."

It was reported that the first group of trained cadets had returned to Somalia to participate in military operations against the extremist group Al Shabaab, which has affiliations with Al Qaeda. According to the Somali Ministry of Information, recent military actions by pro-government forces have resulted in the deaths of 1,650 militants and the injuries of 550 others over the past two months.

This engagement between Somalia and Eritrea began during the transition of power in June 2022, when the previous President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, handed over the presidential palace to President-elect Mohamud. At the time, Farmaajo revealed that 5,000 cadets were in Eritrea, sparking concerns and rumors, including allegations of their involvement in the Ethiopian conflict in Tigray, which concluded with a peace accord between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front.

Despite repeated denials by Eritrea and Somalia, questions persisted, particularly from the cadets' families. President Mohamud, during his initial visit to Asmara, pledged to address these concerns and eventually visited the families of the cadets.

Notably, the president's multiple visits to Eritrea have raised eyebrows, considering he was a former critic of the program. His recent enthusiasm during his visit to the cadets in their training camps is a noteworthy development.

However, skepticism remains among some members of the opposition who participated in the presidential campaign, voicing concerns about the purpose of the training program and its potential implications for domestic politics.

The allegation that trained individuals were transferred to participate in the Tigray conflict in Ethiopia has been a subject of controversy, consistently refuted by the previous Somali government.

President Mohamud's continued engagement with Eritrea remains a topic of interest, as it reflects evolving dynamics and the potential impact on regional politics and security.

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Ugandan Military Conducts Court Martial for Officers Accused of Cowardice in Al Shabaab Attack

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Dowlada Soomaaliya ayaa uga digtay ganacsatada inay ganacsi la sameeyaan Al Shabaab

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Sida lagu sheegay bayaan ay wasaaraddu soo saartay Sabtidii , cid kasta oo lagu helo inay Al-shabaab xiriir la leedahay lagala noqon doono shatiga ganacsiga, lana marsiin doono tallaabo sharciga waafaqsan. Warqad ay wasaaraddu u dirtay ganacsatada ayay uga digtay in ganacsatadii u hogaansama awaamiirta argagixisada, isla markaana siisa lacag aan dib dambe loogu ogolaan doonin in uu ka howlgalo Soomaaliya. "Shirkad kasta oo lagu helo inay dalacsiinayso ama ku lug leedahay xubno ka tirsan Al-shabaab waxay hantideeda oo ay ku jiraan hanti ma-guurto ah ay dowladdu la wareegayso." Dowladda ayaa dadaal ugu jirto sidii ay u wiiqi lahayd dakhliga soo gala Al-Shabaab iyo baabi'inta isha dhaqaalaha ee qaraxyada iyo dilalka qorsheysan. Dhowaan dowladda Soomaaliya ayaa ku dhawaaqday dagaal dhaqaale oo ka dhan ah Al-shabaab, sida uu sheegay xafiiska xeer ilaaliyaha guud ee qaranka. Xafiisku waxa uu sidoo kale eegay milkiilayaasha ganacsiga ee lagu eedeeyay in ay u gudbinayeen m...
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