The African Union peacekeepers in Somalia say they will not cede the security of the strategic commercial infrastructure yet, even as they hand over more responsibilities to the Somali National Army. The Mogadishu seaport remains key to securing the capital … Continued
Recent developments illuminate the complexity of United Arab Emarites (UAE) interests in Somalia. Presented are both challenges and opportunities for regional stakeholders. Additionally, with Ethiopia endorsing DP World and Egypt emphasising the sanctity of Somali sovereignty, the stage is set … Continued
By JULIUS BARIGABA Somalia has emerged as a new source of remittances for Kenya and Uganda, accounting for $180 million and $21.9 million respectively per year, diplomatic sources say. According to data at the diplomatic missions in Mogadishu, there are … Continued
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Flooding and heavy rains in Kenya have killed at least 70 people since mid-March, a government spokesperson said Friday, twice as many as were reported earlier this week. The East African country has seen weeks of heavy rains … Continued
Somalia’s government said it had suspended and detained several members of an elite, U.S.-trained commando unit for stealing rations donated by the United States, adding that it was taking over responsibility for provisioning the force. The Danab unit has been a … Continued
By JACKSON MUTINDA Somalia has removed a number of investment screening regimes that barred deployment of capital, giving foreigners the green light to wholly own their investments, repatriate capital and enjoy full protection in the country. Somalia Prime Minister Hamza Abdi … Continued
More than 30 terrorists also wounded in operation, Information Ministry says Mohamed Dhaysane MOGADISHU, Somalia At least 70 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed and 30 others wounded in a military operation in Somalia’s northern Mudug region, the country’s Information Ministry said … Continued
A during an Alaska Airlines flight in January, leaving a gaping hole in the plane. The accident halted the progress that Boeing seemed to be making while recovering from the two deadly crashes of Max jets in 2018 and 2019. … Continued
(ERGO) – Building of the road from Borama to the remote village of Heego in Somaliland’s Awdal region has brought welcome jobs to local families, as well as prospects of opening up this rural area for development. Buuh Farah Du’ale and … Continued
At least 16 people are dead and 28 others are missing after a boat carrying asylum seekers capsized off the coast of the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, according to the UN’s migration agency. The accident occurred on Monday … Continued
Toronto – On Monday news emerged that the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) is holding political dialogue with the Prosperity Party for a political merger. Wazema radio cited sources to report that the point of difference during the dialogue was TPLF’s … Continued
TUNIS, Tunisia- At least 19 irregular migrants have drowned off the coast of Tunisia’s northern city of Sfax, according to Tunisian authorities on Tuesday. In a statement, the National Guard said the bodies of 19 migrants were recovered in the … Continued
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