EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back atop the soccer world for a second time, after Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World...
Bosaso (WDN) – A wave of optimism swept across Puntland on Sunday morning as Bosaso Port and all commercial establishments officially reopened, bringing an end to days of disruption of the port operations and restoring the economic heartbeat of the region. The bustling port city quickly returned to life, with busy markets, crowded streets, and...
Mogadishu (WDN) – Somalia and Turkey’s state-owned energy company, Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), are pressing ahead with drilling operations at the Curad-1 offshore exploration well, with officials expecting the first results of the exploration campaign by the end of 2026. Located approximately 372 kilometers northeast of Mogadishu, Curad-1 is the first offshore oil exploration well...
Arusha (WDN) – The East African Community (EAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching a single regional currency by 2031, marking a significant milestone in the bloc’s long-term vision of creating a more integrated and prosperous East Africa. The revised timeline comes after the original implementation schedule was delayed due to the economic disruptions caused...
By TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain’s defensive juggernaut on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain beat France in one...
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has sought today to calm growing public concern over the recent dispute surrounding Bosaso Port, insisting that his administration has not introduced any new taxes, but rather adjustments to port service fees charged to commercial shipping. The president’s remarks come after weeks of controversy that saw businesses...
Mogadishu (WDN) – Humanitarian organizations are warning that Somalia could once again face severe flooding and a worsening humanitarian emergency if El Niño weather conditions return later this year, raising concerns that the country may relive the devastation experienced during the 2023 floods. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) said climate experts are closely monitoring the...
Garowe (WDN) – Puntland has suspended the operations of several humanitarian organizations working within its territory, accusing them of abandoning their humanitarian mandates and becoming entangled in Somalia’s political affairs. The announcement marks a significant escalation in Puntland’s increasingly strained relationship with both the Federal Government of Somalia and sections of the international aid community....
Mogadishu (WDN) – Small groups of demonstrators returned to the streets of Mogadishu for a second consecutive day on Sunday, protesting against the Federal Government and demanding the release of activist Sacdiya Bajaj, who was recently sentenced to three years in prison. The protesters, many of them young women, gathered in several neighborhoods across the...
Bosaso (WDN)– Puntland’s most important commercial hub has remained at a standstill, with port operations and business activities suspended after a dispute over increased port charges forced traders to halt operations. The shutdown has also sparked growing public protests across the coastal city of Bosaso, raising concerns about the broader economic impact on Puntland and...