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Somalia and Turkey Ink Agreement on Intelligence Sharing to Tackle Terrorism and Money Laundering
Somali and Turkish officials have inked a bilateral pact to bolster cooperation in the realm of financial intelligence. Captured at the signing event in Ankara, we have Amina Mohamed Ali, at the helm of Somalia’s Financial Reporting Center (center), alongside Hassan Keymak, who steers Turkey’s Financial Intelligence Unit (MASAK) (right).
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Turkey have cemented an accord to elevate collaboration on financial intelligence sharing. This landmark agreement, signed in Ankara, unites Somalia's…
From Village Life in North Western State of Somalia to Achievements in the U.S.: Arafat’s Story of Educational Pursuits and Athletic Prowess
Born in 2008 amidst the nomadic life of the Sanaag region, Arafat Mahamud Jama's journey to an elite scholarship in the United States is a saga of grit and endurance. His family's exodus from pastoral life to village settlement due to climate change marked the beginning of his remarkable odyssey.
Chinese Embassy in Somalia Celebrates 75 Years of the People’s Republic of China
MOGADISHU (Xinhua) — The heart of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, bustled with activity on Tuesday as the Chinese Embassy rolled out the red carpet to celebrate 75 years since the birth of the People's Republic of China.
Healthcare in Somalia: An Exploration of Hurdles and Prospects
At Galkayo Hospital's stabilization center in Somalia, a kid battling malnutrition receives care from an International Medical Corps doctor and nurse.
Ever since the civil war, Somalia’s been chasing progress in many sectors, yet its healthcare system lags critically. For a nation teeming with over 15 million souls, providing decent medical services is a Herculean task, rife with obstacles but peppered with potential for a brighter future.
Challenges in the Healthcare System
Much of Somalia stumbles with a severe lack of…
Kickoff for Somalia’s Emergency Telecommunication Strategy Stakeholder Meeting
He declared that the nation is set on establishing a resilient telecom infrastructure to enable the same goals.
"Telecom is essential for emergency response and disaster management. Today's assembly shows our collective resolve to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of the Somali populace," he articulated.
“We are determined to build a strong and durable telecom infrastructure capable of efficiently handling emergencies. This infrastructure will bolster our national capabilities in disaster management, early warning…
New Arms Shipment from Egypt to Somalia Sparks Regional Unease
Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Taye Atske Selassie, voiced apprehension over the meddling of "external forces" potentially destabilizing an already tenuous security scenario, and feared that weapons could land in the hands of terrorists.
Ali Omar, Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, took to X to express surprise at Ethiopia's reservations regarding Somalia's procurement of arms for defending sovereignty and combatting terror.
Amid a protracted clash with Ethiopia over a significant dam project on the Blue…
Italy Halts Schengen Visas for Somalia Amid Stricter EU Immigration Policies
Nairobi (AX) – The Italian government has urgently put a halt to processing Schengen visas for applications made through its embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia.
The news broke on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) on Wednesday, through a statement from the Italian Embassy in Nairobi. The embassy revealed, "We wish to inform you that the Embassy of Italy in Nairobi has immediately ceased the issuance of entry Schengen visas for all applications processed by the Embassy of Italy in Mogadishu. For more details, please get…
Iraq and Somalia Team Up under Open-Door Policy Framework
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani had a rendezvous with Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, on a Tuesday. Their tête-à-tête took place during the 79th United Nations General Assembly.
Ethiopia Urges Discussions on Somalia’s Security Post-ATMIS Withdrawal
New York (AX) – Ethiopia's Foreign Minister, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, had a pivotal conversation with U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Catherine Molly Phee, during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Tuesday.During their discussion, Minister Taye underscored Ethiopia's unwavering devotion to fostering lasting peace and security, spotlighting the nation's significant efforts in battling terrorism, particularly within Somalia.The Minister indicated the necessity for thorough…
Kenyan, Somali, and Ethiopian Elders Call for Unity Amid Rising Insecurity from Smuggled Arms
MANDERA, Kenya (AX) — Prominent elders from Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia are making an earnest appeal for unity among Northern Kenya's communities, in the wake of deadly upheavals in Banessa. Authorities caution that the infiltration of illegal arms from neighboring territories exacerbates the region's turmoil.
During the assembly, leaders called on Northern Kenya inhabitants to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to tackle the smuggling of small arms — a significant contributor to the area’s escalating insecurity.…