2024

Somali Security Forces and African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) officers banded together for a five-day course designed to up their game in coordinating joint efforts against Al-Shabaab. The training zeroed in on bettering communication, strategic planning, and info-swapping at the Joint Operations Centres (JOCs), which are key to smashing mission goals. CREDIT/ ATMISMogadishu (AX) — Twenty-six officers from Somali Security Forces (SSF) and ATMIS wrapped up a five-day training last week, polishing their skills to…

Tanzanian cops nab a bunch of top opposition brass to scuttle an anti-government demo. Meanwhile in Guinea Conakry, authorities have re-captured a central figure linked to the brutal stadium massacre of 2009. Senegal is realigning its political landscape as it gears up for legislative elections set for November 17. Across in South Sudan, some lawyers are contesting the legality of the transitional government extending its term by two years. In Mauritania, demonstrators are urging the UN to enforce human rights…

The shipment reinforces "Egypt's lasting commitment to bolstering Somalia's national capabilities, aligning with the Somali people's aspirations for security, stability, and development," the ministry stated in its declaration. Back in August, Egypt dispatched its first batch of military aid to Somalia in over forty years. This year, the relationship between Egypt and Somalia has strengthened, largely due to their mutual suspicion of Ethiopia. This led Cairo to send multiple plane loads of weapons to Mogadishu, Somalia's…

Sharmake Amin during an interview. Credits: Hubaal TV Mogadishu (AX) — Sharmake Abukar Amin, once a Somali journalist and now a refugee in Finland, carries the aspiration of returning to journalism thanks to a newly-launched Somali-language news service by Finland's national broadcaster, Yle. Set to debut on Tuesday, this program promises concise news bulletins focusing on Somali and global happenings, alongside segments on acquiring Finnish citizenship and topics pertinent to refugees. Abdiwali Hashi, a journalist at…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi recently engaged in diplomatic talks with Egypt and Eritrea during the UNGA, aiming to fortify alliances amid escalating regional tensions with Ethiopia. North Western State of Somalia—a territory that has proclaimed independence—sits at the epicenter of ongoing diplomatic strife between Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its lack of international recognition, North Western State of Somalia's prime position along the Gulf of Aden captures the interest of regional…

Concerns Over Egypt's Armament Transfer to Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The recent delivery of heavy weaponry from Egypt to Somalia has sparked intense debate, as a ship loaded with diverse military gear arrived at Mogadishu’s bustling port amidst the escalating regional insecurity. North Western State of Somalia, an autonomous region within Somalia, at the heart of this storm, cautioned that Mogadishu's actions might further impede peace initiatives and destabilize the already fragile zone. Expressing strong reservations…

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On Monday, Lebanon experienced its most catastrophic day since the conclusion of the vicious 15-year civil conflict, as stated by a Lebanese official who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to restrictions on media communication.

The Egyptian Foreign Minister met with the US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa in Washington. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry) Tensions have flared as Ethiopia has reportedly dispatched a "shipment of ammunition" to the Northeastern State region in northern Somalia, much to the dismay of Mogadishu, which has denounced it as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty. On the flip side, Egypt has urged for the stabilization of Somalia and a strong respect for its territorial borders. Experts caution that Ethiopia’s actions…

Manchester City maintain their lead in the Premier League following a thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal, credit goes to a last-minute equalizer from John Stones, preserving their unbeaten status on Sunday. Amidst a chaotic 98th-minute scramble, Stones managed to find the back of the net just when it seemed Arsenal, down to 10 players after Leandro Trossard's red card in first-half stoppage time, would hold on for a victory. Erling Haaland perpetuated his remarkable scoring streak, converting off a Savinho assist. However,…