JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Pressure from U.S. aid freezes and global trade tension is unlikely to result in widescale credit downgrades in Africa, Fitch Ratings said on Thursday. The impact of tariffs on Africa is limited, Fitch said, due to the region’s export composition and weaker integration into global supply chains compared to a region such as Asia....
By Aden Ismail In March, Kenya recognized Kosovo, a region that unilaterally broke away from Serbia. in doing so, Nairobi inserted itself in a complex geopolitical tug-of-war pitting the West against Russia and its close allies. Outside Russia and Western camps, Kosovo sovereignty is contested by China and many Global South countries who endorse Serbia’s position...
Bosaso (WDN) –Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has officially established a new government body tasked with managing and verifying the identity of the region’s citizens. The announcement was made today through a presidential decree issued from Bosaso, where President Deni is currently based. According to the decree, numbered Lr. 04 and dated April 9, 2025,...
Las Anod (WDN)– In a momentous show of unity and celebration, a high-level delegation has arrived in Las Anod ahead of Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre’s long-awaited visit to the administrative heart of the SSC Khatumo region. Reports from Las Anod confirm that a private plane carrying the delegation, accompanied by elite security forces,...
WASHINGTON (WDN)–Somaliland is ramping up its international campaign for recognition, with a major diplomatic offensive underway in the United States. Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adan, currently in Washington, confirmed that his visit is laying the groundwork for an official trip by Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro scheduled for May. Speaking to reporters, Minister Abdirahman Dahir said...
Las Anod (WDN) – The administration of SSC-Khatumo has issued a firm warning to Somaliland following threats aimed at disrupting the anticipated visit of Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, to Las Anod. In a press briefing, SSC-Khatumo’s Minister of Information, Najib Barkhadle, dismissed concerns over the region’s security, asserting that the area under SSC...
By Abdiqani Haji Abdi As Somalia prepares to enter one of the most critical political summits in its modern history, the country’s democratic foundations appear to be under siege. In a shocking turn of events over the past three years, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has led a sweeping campaign that has dismantled key state institutions,...
By Daybi Sh. Ahmed Introduction Gambling involves betting money or valuables on uncertain outcomes, such as casinos, sports betting, or lotteries. While some see it as entertainment, others recognize its dangers, including addiction and financial ruin. Globally, attitudes vary—some nations embrace it, while others impose strict regulations. In Somali society, gambling is strictly prohibited due...
Bosaso (WDN) – In a move that has stunned security observers, the Al-Shabaab militant group has publicly unveiled its armed unit operating in the Almadow Mountains of Puntland, marking a rare admission of its presence in Somalia’s northeastern state. For the first time in years, the group released a slick propaganda video showcasing its fighters...
Washington (WDN) – In a striking revelation, the commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael E. Langley, has confirmed that the Islamic State group-ISIS (Daesh) has relocated the command center for its international operations to Somalia. Testifying before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee on Friday, Gen. Langley warned that Daesh is now directly...