The African Union said Saturday it has extended the mandate of Horn of Africa envoy Olusegun Obasanjo, who is leading a renewed push for peace in Ethiopia after a resurgence of fighting. The move comes despite Tigrayan rebels rejecting the role of Obasanjo in any negotiations to end the brutal 22-month war with government forces...
Illegal pranksters face severe penalties in Saudi Arabia
MOHAMMED AL-KINANI JEDDAH: Under the Saudi law of cybercrimes, pranksters can face a punishment of SR5 million (more than $1.3 million) and three years in prison, according to a law expert. Dr. Majed Garoub told Arab News that posting pranks on social media is a crime in Saudi Arabia, and it is classified as a...
Somalia: Institution Building Inspired by the Principles of PM Abdirisak Haji Hussein
By Roble Dahir Somalia is a country that is recovering from protracted civil war, bad governance and political conflicts. These issues have made it a hven for armed militias, terrorists and unscrupulous businessmen who have taken advantage of the circumstances related to the weak government institutions and instability to further their malign agendas. For its...
What’s Behind the Violence in Ethiopia’s ‘Other’ Conflict?
Henry Wilkins GAMBELLA, ETHIOPIA — In Ethiopia’s Gambella region, a June attack on the capital by a rebel group, the Oromo Liberation Army, has raised fears of more civil war spreading in the country. VOA spoke to local officials and analysts about what’s behind the violence and what it could mean for Ethiopia’s security. In Gambella...
Miraa exporters up in arms over illegal payment to cartel
By Wainaina Ndung’u Kenyan miraa exporters are fuming over an expensive commission they have been paying to a faceless cartel since the resumption of trade with neighbouring Somalia in July. The traders are claiming that they were first made to accept the commission under duress to unlock the lucrative market that had been suspended since the outbreak of the Covid-19...
Shirka Madasha Wadatashiga Dawladda Federaalka iyo Dawladaha Xubnaha ka ha oo Muqdisho ka furmi doona
Muqdisho (WDN)- Qabanqaabada shirka madasha wadatashiga dawladda federaalka iyo dawladaha xubnaha ka ah ayaa si wayn uga socota magaalada Muqdisho xilli maanta magaalada ay soo gaareen wafdi ay hogaaminayaan madaxweynayaasha maamulada Jubbaland Axmed Maxamed Islaan Madoobe, Koonfur Galbee Md Cabdicasisi Laftagareen iyo Hirshabeelle Cali Guudlaawe Xuseen. Madaxweynayaasha kale ayaa goordhow la filaayaa in ay Muqdisho...
Somalia claims killing senior al-Shahaab militant, frees hostages in military operation
MOGADISHU- Somalia claimed on Saturday to have killed a senior militant leader during a military operation against al-Shabaab terrorists in the country’s Lower Shabelle region, as well as freed several civilians who had been held hostage by them. The Somali National Army (SNA) conducted the military operation, killing al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shahaab terrorist leader Carab, known by...
Dad rayid ah oo ku dhintey duqeyn ay fulisey diyaarad duuliye la’aan ah oo ka dhacey Shabeelaha Hoose
Muqdisho (WDN)- Wararka ka imaanaya deegaanka Mubaarak ee gobolka Shabeelaha Hoose, ayaa sheegaya in ku dhawaad 3 qof oo rayid ah in ay ku dhinteen tiro 10 ka badanna ay ku dhaawacmeen kadib duqeyn xooggan oo ay fulisey dayaarad nooca aan duuliyaha lahayn (drone) oo beegsanaysay xubno ka tirsan kooxda Alshabaab. Weerarka dayaaradda duuliye la’aanta...
Ethiopia rebels call for conditional truce
The warring sides have traded blame for starting the latest round of hostilities Tigrayan rebels have proposed a conditional truce in the war in northern Ethiopia, a spokesman for the group said Friday, as fresh fighting forced a halt to aid deliveries in the stricken Tigray region. The resumption of fighting last month shattered a...
Erdogan to urge Russia to sends goods through Black Sea corridor, Haberturk reports
ISTANBUL, (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will urge Moscow to send goods though a U.N.-backed Black Sea corridor when he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, broadcaster Haberturk said on Friday, seeking to keep Russia engaged in the arrangement. The export corridor aims to avert a global food crisis by guaranteeing the safe...