Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Ethiopia Releases Ex-Politician Implicated in Heinous Crimes

Dropped Charges Against Former Somali Region President Reinforces Impunity. By Laetitia Bader, Director, Horn of Africa This week, Ethiopian authorities dropped all charges and  released Abdi Mohamoud Omar, also known as “Abdi Illey,” the former president of Ethiopia’s Somali region, … Continued

Swiss firm gets World Bank ban in Somali project

The World Bank has banned a Swiss boutique advisory firm Africa Enablers GmbH and two of its principals from participating in projects and operations financed by the institution for 10 months over tendering irregularities related to the Somali Core Economic … Continued

Al-Shabaab Attacks Hotel in Somali Capital

MOGADISHU—Attackers in Somalia’s capital stormed a hotel near the president’s office on Thursday after a pair of explosions, residents and Reuters witnesses said, with al- Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab claiming responsibility for the raid. Gunfire followed the Thursday evening blasts, the residents … Continued

Ethiopia Frees Former Leader Of Somali Region

By AFP – Agence France Presse The former president of Ethiopia’s southeastern Somali region was released from prison after five years, state media reported on Thursday.  Abdi Mohamed Omar, commonly known as Abdi Iley, was arrested in August 2018 and … Continued

Somalia: journalist killed in newsroom

Mogadishu (NUJ)- Abdikarin Ahmed Bulhan’s is the first journalist killed in Somalia this year. The NUJ is calling on authorities to swiftly investigate his murder and hold the perpetrator to account. The National Union of Journalists has joined the International … Continued

Kagame Endorses Raila’s Bid For To AU Commission Job

NAIROBI, Kenya– Azimio leader Raila Odinga’s bid for the top post of the African Union Commission Job has continued to gather momentum after official endorsement from Rwandan President Paul Kagame. President Kagame on Tuesday promised to support Odinga’s bid, a move aimed at … Continued