Somali News & Politics

RABAT, (Reuters) – Moroccan authorities on Sunday prevented dozens of migrants from storming a border fence to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, after calls on social media for a mass migration attempt. Spain’s two enclaves on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast, … Continued

By Irene Githinji  Concerns are now being raised over the long closure of the Mandera border, with leaders in the county seeking the directive be lifted, as part of opening business opportunities and enhance revenue collection. The border was closed more than 10 years ago but leaders and the locals have … Continued

Mohamed Samir During their meeting, both sides agreed on the importance of intensifying efforts and continuing consultations to achieve stability in Sudan and support its national institutions. They also emphasized the importance of preserving the unity of Somalia and its … Continued

ByOMAR FARUK MOGADISHU, Somalia — Roadside explosions in the Somali capital killed five people and wounded eight others Saturday, according to a city official. An explosive device had been planted at a spot in a street where many young people had … Continued

By Harun Maruf Somalia’s minister of foreign affairs has said Somalia will consider establishing contacts with and support rebels fighting in Ethiopia if the Ethiopian government attempts to implement the deal it signed with Somaliland. Ahmed Moalim Fiqi was answering a … Continued

The Chinese Embassy in Somalia on Thursday donated 1,300 tonnes of food aid to the country’s national disaster agency which is taking proactive measures to mitigate the impacts of upcoming prolonged dry spells on the country.  MOGADISHU, (Xinhua) — The … Continued

Addis Abeba – Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, expressed “concerns over the post-ATMIS arrangement” during a meeting on 13 September 2024 with U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Mike Hammer, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. … Continued

The United States Embassy in the country has raised the alarm over a possible terror attack in Kenya. The embassy also warned that terrorists could strike with minimal notice. Potential targets include busy hotels, embassies, malls, schools, and other areas … Continued

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Unauthorized migration to European Union countries dropped significantly overall in the first eight months of this year, even as political rhetoric and violence against migrants increased and far-right parties espousing anti-immigration policies made gains at the … Continued

KIGALI, Rwanda–  Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye vowed Thursday to crack down on migrant boats after a weekend tragedy killed dozens of people. At least 40 bodies have been recovered so far after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Senegal’s … Continued

NAIROBI (Xinhua) — Chinese telecoms company Huawei will support the efforts of Africa’s tower companies (TowerCos) to diversify their energy sources and reduce their carbon footprint, a senior executive said Wednesday at a forum in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Li … Continued