Somali Parliament Grants Approval for $1.36 Billion Budget for the 2025 Fiscal Year

Mogadishu (AX) — The bicameral legislature of Somalia has greenlit a substantial budget of $1.36 billion for the fiscal year 2025, reflecting a robust increase of 24.4% over the previous year. This decision came during a parliamentary session held on Monday in the capital, Mogadishu. In attendance were 143 Members of Parliament and 32 senators. The First Deputy Speaker of the People's Assembly, Saadiya Yasin Haji Samatar, confirmed that an overwhelming majority of 172 lawmakers backed the budget, with only two MPs voting…

EU Applauds the Re-election of Moldova’s Pro-European Leader

The European Union has expressed its enthusiastic support for the recent re-election of Maia Sandu, Moldova's pro-European President, amid a high-stakes vote that has underscored the stark divisions in this nation, which shares a border with the conflict-ridden Ukraine. Thanks to a robust backing from the country's significant diaspora, Ms. Sandu secured 55.41% of the votes, as indicated by near-final results from the electoral commission. Meanwhile, her opponent, Alexandr Stoianoglo, who enjoys the support of the…

Jubaland’s Leader Calls Federal MPs to Kismayo for Urgent Discussions Following Resignations

Jubaland's Chief Bids Federal MPs for Powwow in Kismayo Amid Turmoil KISMAYO, Somalia — Ahmed Madobe, the head honcho of Jubaland, has beckoned federal lawmakers tied to Jubaland to huddle up in Kismayo to chat about the country’s stormy political scene. What set this in motion? Well, two bigwigs from Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre's team, both hailing from Jubaland, decided to call it quits. Their departures are stirring the pot, showing the rising tension between the big shots in the federal government and the local…

Manchester United experiences its poorest league opening in nearly four decades following a 1-1 draw against Chelsea.

This past week was a rollercoaster for Manchester United, culminating in a 1-1 stalemate with Chelsea and the grim announcement that the club has experienced its worst league beginning in nearly four decades. Moises Caicedo’s sensational long-range volley salvaged a point for Chelsea, leaving United stranded on a mere 12 points — the lowest tally after ten games since the infamous 1986-87 season, according to Opta, the Premier League’s data supplier. Interesting enough, this was the same year when Alex Ferguson took charge,…

Egyptian Naval Vessel Arrives in Mogadishu Delivering a Third Consignment of Arms Amid Regional Strife

Egyptian Warship Drops Anchor in Mogadishu with Third Batch of Arms amid Regional Tug-of-War MOGADISHU, Somalia — On Sunday, an Egyptian naval ship berthed in Mogadishu. This marks the third delivery of arms amidst escalating local and international tensions. Fraught diplomatic relations with Ethiopia have influenced this maritime maneuver. Upon arrival, the military hardware was quickly unloaded at the bustling port, signaling Egypt’s ongoing commitment to bolster Somalia’s defense capabilities. This alliance aims to…

Tragic Loss: African Union Troops Fall Victim to Mortar Assault by Al-Shabab

FILE PHOTOA mortar round launched by al-Shabab struck a base inside the confines of Mogadishu’s international airport on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of two African Union soldiers and injuring another.Mohamed El-Amine Souef, the head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, expressed deep condemnation for the assault on the Halane Base Camp. Speaking on behalf of ATMIS, he noted, “This brutal attack will not dissuade us or the…

Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Claims Lives of Over 10 Individuals

In a tragic turn of events, a volcano situated in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight, claiming the lives of at least ten individuals. As fireballs and ash rained down upon the surrounding villages, officials promptly elevated the volcano's alert status to the highest level. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, which towers at 1,703 meters, is one half of a twin volcano and is located on the stunning tourist island of Flores. The eruption first occurred just before midnight, leading authorities to enact emergency evacuations for…

Kenya’s Reputation for Asylum Takes a Hit with the Deportation of Turkish Nationals

Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing'oei. Kenya's standing as a sanctuary for refugees has recently come under scrutiny following the controversial deportation of four Turkish citizens previously under asylum protection. This event has prompted serious questions: Can individuals truly find a refuge within Kenya, or is the nation merely a supporter of oppressive regimes? As of now, there remains a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the government's handling of these four men. Were they processed through the…

Two Somali Ministers Step Down, Claiming Federal Government Conspiracy to Heighten Regional Strife

Mogadishu (AX) — On Sunday, the Somali Deputy Minister of Education, Ahmed Isman Ibrahim Daqare, alongside Abdirashid Jire Qalinle, Minister of State for Planning and International Cooperation, tendered their resignations due to the federal government's intentions to challenge certain regional authorities. Qalinle shared his apprehensions regarding what he perceives as discriminatory actions by the federal government against the regional governments of Jubbaland, Northeastern State, and SSC Khatumo. Daqare, in a similar…

Harris and Trump Deliver Their Last Appeals to Voters

In a compelling display of grassroots campaigning, Democrat Kamala Harris made a last-ditch appeal for the presidency at a historic Black church and appealed to the Arab American community in key battleground Michigan. In stark contrast, her Republican adversary, Donald Trump, incited heated rhetoric during a rally in Pennsylvania. Recent opinion surveys indicate that the race between the two candidates is exceptionally tight. Harris, aged 60, enjoys substantial backing from female voters, while Trump, at 78, is gaining…

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