The 152nd Engineer Support Company deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) is playing a pivotal role in enhancing both military operations and the quality of life for service members stationed at Baledogle Military Airfield (BMA), Somalia, through various construction projects, to include a recent build of a medical...
By Abdullahi A. Nor In the intricate and often fragile world of Somali politics, few stories better exemplify federal overreach and political miscalculation than that of Senator Ilyas Beddel Gaboose—once a quiet figure in Mogadishu’s political corridors, now a symbol of failed sabotage in Jubaland. Sources within the Jubaland administration and among political observers confirm...
(ERGO) – Quresho Adan Ishaq, a widow and blind since birth, is struggling to support the six children in her care – her four children and two grandchildren from her divorced daughter – since the cash aid she relied on in their displacement camp in Baidoa was cut. Since February, the $120 monthly support from international...
ANKARA (AA) – Sudanese authorities reported an electricity outage in Port Sudan on Tuesday following a drone strike on the main power plant in the eastern city. In a statement, the Sudan Electricity Company said the city’s power plant went offline after the strike, saying the drone attack was part of a systematic campaign targeting...
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court on Monday dismissed a case brought by Sudan accusing the United Arab Emirates of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in the deadly Sudanese civil war. Judges found that the International Court of Justice lacked the authority to continue...
MOGADISHU (WDN) — A fierce political clash has erupted between the Commissioner of Hamarweyne District and top officials of the Banadir Regional Administration, following revelations about the controversial transfer of a multi-million-dollar road construction project. The dispute, once confined to internal corridors, has now exploded onto social media platforms, gripping public attention and fueling city-wide...
The United States Foreign Relations Senate Chair Jim Rische and other Taiwan-friendly lawmakers have offered harsh criticisms of Somalia, following the country’s decision to no longer recognize Taiwanese passports last week. Almost two weeks ago, the Somali Civil Aviation Authority issued a statement that Taiwanese travel documents, including official passports, would no longer be allowed...
The central African nation of Rwanda is in discussions with President Donald Trump’s administration on a possible deal to accept deported migrants from the United States, the country’s foreign minister said late Sunday. Olivier Nduhungirehe told state broadcaster Rwanda TV that early talks were under way, according to Reuters news agency. The news followed multiple news reports...
Mogadishu (WDN) – In a disturbing escalation of political intolerance, the District Commissioner of Karaan in Mogadishu, Yusuf Adani, has sparked national outrage after publicly calling on residents to attack, kill, and brutalize anyone who opposes the Somali government. His statements, made before a large crowd, are being described as genocidal in tone and dangerously...
By Professor Abdinasir Ali Osman, As individuals with deep roots in Ethiopia’s Somali Region, the intricate dynamics unfolding across the border resonate profoundly here in Mogadishu. The tenure of President Mustafe Cagjar presents a multifaceted reality, characterized by both commendable advancements and persistent challenges. While acknowledging the inherent shortcomings that exist in all aspects of...