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Somali Ambassador Officially Recognizes Role with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister
Baghdad (AX) – Ridwan Hirsi Mohamed, the Somali Ambassador to Iraq, handed over his credentials to Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein at the Ministry’s headquarters in Baghdad, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
During the session, the Deputy Prime Minister also accepted credentials from Branislav Žeželj of Serbia; Anil Bora Inan from Turkey; Yunus Abdul Karim, Malawi's non-resident ambassador; Tselane Mokuena from South Africa; Gorazd Rencelj of Slovenia; and Archil Dzuliashvili from Georgia.
Each…
Somali PM Entrusts State Minister for Foreign Affairs with East Africa Community Oversight
Mogadishu (AX) - Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has appointed Ali Mohamed Omar, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to oversee East Africa Community Affairs.
A decree issued Thursday by the Prime Minister's Office did not specify if Omar would retain his position in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or if he’s been ousted.
After lobbying fiercely for over a decade, Somalia joined the East African Community (EAC) in 2023. The application process, spearheaded by former President Sharif…
Panama Triumphs Over United States to Keep Copa America Hopes Alive
Jose Fajardo netted a late goal, keeping Panama’s dreams of Copa America quarterfinals alive with a 2-1 win over the U.S. on Thursday.The host squad was down to 10 players by the 18th minute at Mercedes-Benz Stadium when Timothy Weah got a straight red for a brutal tackle on Roderick Miller.
Despite this, the U.S. snagged the lead four minutes later. Folarin Balogun partnered with Antonee Robinson, unleashing a left-footed rocket into the top-right.Right-back Cesar Blackman swiftly leveled the score, defeating goalkeeper…
Kenyan Protesters Demand President Ruto’s Ouster Following Tax Bill Repeal
Protesters in Kenya are furious over the government’s economic policies
In Nairobi, Kenya’s heart, police unleashed tear gas and rubber bullets to clear crowds protesting a contentious bill. The bill threatened to hike taxes on essentials.
On Thursday, masses hit the streets, demanding President William Ruto’s ouster. This came a day after he bowed to youth protesters, retracting the widely despised tax proposal.
As marchers pressed toward Nairobi’s core, soldiers framed the scene, while anti-riot police barricaded all…
Saudi Arabia Partners with OPEC Fund to Boost Somalia’s Economic Rebound
Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan. (Archive photo: Reuters)
In a fresh collaboration, Saudi Arabia teamed up with the OPEC Fund and Somalia to aid the economic recovery of the East African nation.
The deal was penned by Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan, Somali Finance Minister Bihi Egeh, and OPEC Fund's chief Abdulhamid al-Khalifa during the OPEC Fund Development Forum and Ministerial Meeting in Vienna.
Somalia grapples with unrest, including violence from the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab group and…
Top Al-Shabaab Commanders Eliminated in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali National Army (SNA), aided by local militias, wiped out a minimum of seven Al-Shabaab insurgents in central Somalia, officials reported.
The incident occurred in Ali-Adhole, El-Dheer District, an area Al-Shabaab has fiercely tried to reclaim since its loss to the national forces. For months, the army has held this ground, establishing law and order.
Wednesday morning's operation saw national troops obliterate the militant encampment and seize numerous weapons. Galmudug was among the…
Somalia’s Cabinet Swiftly Endorses Resolution Addressing National Security Challenges
Mogadishu (AX) - In their regular session on Thursday in Mogadishu, led by Prime Minister Barre, Somalia's Cabinet greenlit a significant resolution identifying national security threats.
The released communiqué articulated that the ratified resolution encompasses eight key threats: terrorism, separatism, weak state infrastructure, porous borders, external meddling, climate woes, cyber insecurity, and societal strife.
This resolution, crafted by the Somalia National Security Office, is aimed at safeguarding the land from…
Saudi Arabia’s Support Enables Somalia to Clear $36 Million Debt with OPEC Fund
Somalia Knocks Out $36 Million Debt to OPEC Fund, Thanks to Saudi's Heavy Lifting
VIENNA - Somalia has clinched a pact to wipe clean its $36 million arrears with the OPEC Fund. This pivotal move was orchestrated with Saudi Arabia's backing, which extended a bridge loan to ease the repayment.
This agreement opens a fresh chapter in Somalia's debt relief saga, aiming to bolster the nation's macroeconomic footing and drive economic rebound.…
Ethiopian Government Firmly Refutes Withdrawal from Critical Red Sea Agreement with North Western of Somalia
Mogadishu (AX) - Ethiopia has squashed rumors about bailing on the Red Sea pact with North Western of Somalia.
The Prime Minister's Office hopped onto X (the platform previously known as Twitter) on Wednesday, labeling the social media buzz about their MOU with North Western of Somalia as bogus.
"The sole source for official updates on local, regional, and global affairs is the PMO's sanctioned outlets. We advise folks to stay sharp and steer clear of phony info abusing our emblem," said the post.
On Tuesday, an alleged…
Hassan Sheikh: Ethiopia Seeks Land, Not Partnership
Hassan Sheikh: Ethiopia's True Agenda—Claiming Our Land
ADDIS ABABA - Accusations have surfaced that Ethiopia is scheming to encroach on Somalia's land, a move likely to strain ties between the two nations.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud asserts that Ethiopia's goal isn't cooperation—it's territory acquisition. His claims have found support in Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre.
Somalis everywhere, Mohamud declared, must resist Ethiopia's encroachment. The President stressed the inviolability of Somalia's…