Eye on Africa

HARGEISA, Somalia - The North Western of Somalia regional military refutes claims of switching alliances with international allies, particularly from Western nations to the Communist government in China, which has been expanding its influence in Somalia's breakaway region. Over the past three decades, North Western of Somalia has been advocating for global recognition, despite the international community insisting that it is part of Somalia. Nonetheless, the region operates independently with its own Central Bank. Abdirahman…

In Mogadishu, the Somali government's Criminal Investigation Department has released ten suspects linked to the killing of a man from the Somali Civil Aviation Authority. After a joint investigation by Somali forensic experts and Turkish Police Forensic Laboratory, it was found that the suspects had no connection to the murder. The deceased, Nasir Muse Abdirahman, also known as Dahable, was 32 years old when his body was discovered by Mogadishu police at his residence in El-Qalow village, located in the Wadajir district, in…

Rwanda refuted claims from the US that its troops were linked to a fatal assault in a camp for displaced people near Goma, Congo. The violence stems from a prolonged dispute between Kigali, M23 rebels, an armed Hutu group, and the Congolese military over mineral resources. Distel Zola, a World Food Programme envoy, discussed the group's efforts in Goma with FRANCE 24.

During a recent visit to Gambia, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia Salah Ahmed Jama. The two officials discussed their satisfaction with the current level of cooperation in international organizations like the UN, Non-Aligned Movement, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Minister Bayramov highlighted Azerbaijan's efforts to strengthen ties with African nations during its chairmanship of the Non-Aligned Movement. The importance of mutual support for candidates and…

IMAGE CAPTUREDMogadishu (AX) - The Somali Press League (SOPL) has committed to enhancing the capabilities of Somali reporters to effectively deliver vital information regarding environmental matters to the public and link local narratives to the broader ecological dilemma.SOPL joined global coalitions and entities in commemorating Global Media Independence Day on Friday, May 3, 2024, with the theme “Media for Mother Earth: Journalism in the Midst of the Ecological Emergency.”Mohamed Osman Makaran, the General Secretary of…

The 15th assembly of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) kicked off in Banjul, Gambia. Leaders from the 57 OIC member nations and beyond are expected to participate, as stated in the OIC declaration before the summit. Representing Turkey is Hakan Fidan, their foreign minister. The summit's primary goal is to fortify unity in tackling challenges encountered by the Muslim community and to foster cooperation and solidarity among member nations, in line with the OIC’s charter. The gathering will also focus on…

Somali Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama recently met with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan in Banjul, Gambia, during the 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Discussions focused on ways to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation between Turkey and Somalia on the sidelines of the Islamic Summit Conference. Turkey and Somalia have deepened their ties since the beginning of 2024, signing agreements on defense, economic cooperation, and oil and gas collaboration.…

The Labour incumbent triumphed over Tory candidate Susan Hall, despite false claims from 'excited Tories' that she would give him a close race. Sadiq Khan secured a historic third term as mayor of London following a fierce competition. Khan emerged victorious with 43.8% of the vote, overshadowing his Conservative opponent, Susan Hall. Despite being booed during his victory speech, Khan thanked Londoners and addressed the negativity surrounding his campaign with a message of hope and unity. Hall, his rival, appeared…

The World Meteorological Organization has issued a warning about Tropical Cyclone Hidaya, which is poised to hit Tanzania and Kenya, exacerbating the existing humanitarian crisis caused by heavy rains in several East African countries. “Hidaya is the first confirmed tropical cyclone in this region, not Sudan, but lower and East Africa,” explained WMO spokesperson Clare Nullis in Geneva on Friday. Hidaya’s impact will be significant, especially in Tanzania, where the ground is already saturated. Kenya will also be affected…

**HADSAN MOHAMUD AND THE TROUPE OF DUGSI DAYZ - CESARE DE GIGLIO** British Somalis feel a rush of nostalgia with Dugsi Dayz, a popular play debuting at the Royal Court Theatre this week. Reminiscing about youthful days spent in mosque classrooms, the show highlights the humor and chaos of religious schooling known as dugsi in the Somali community. Children in the UK attend mosque classes, learning about Islam, Arabic, and Quran recitation, uniting with peers from various backgrounds. Writer Sabrina Ali's production…