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Egyptian Healthcare Team Treats 1,674 Somalis and Conducts 436 Surgeries
On Saturday, the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced that a medical convoy had provided examinations to 1,674 Somali citizens and performed 436 surgeries across various specialities at De Martino General Hospital in Mogadishu.
Landing in the Somali capital on September 20, the Egyptian team offered diverse medical services covering fields such as general surgery, digestive systems, oncology, orthopaedics, cardiology, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, anaesthesia, and critical care,…
Somali PM Accuses Ethiopia of Egregiously Violating Somali Territorial Sovereignty
"Ethiopia's bid to annex a segment of Somalia, ostensibly to secure sea access, is both illegal and unwarranted," he asserted.
"Comparable pacts have been forged by other nations. Thus, Somalia's government stirring up antagonism to mask its internal political strife is uncalled for," he remarked to the General Assembly.
Faced with Ethiopia's design, Somalia has vowed to expel Ethiopian troops integrated into an African Union mission fighting Al-Shabaab militants since 2007.
Mogadishu has brokered a defense…
Somali Envoy to Turkey Joins Discussions to Boost Economic Ties Between Turkey and East Africa
ANKARA (AX) — Somali Ambassador to Turkey, Fathudin Ospite, joined a gathering of East African envoys in Ankara on Friday. They convened to explore ways to boost economic and trade connections between Turkey and the East African region.Somalia, which recently became a member of the East African regional bloc, was officially welcomed into the fold during this meeting.The ambassadors emphasized the need to intensify their bonds with Turkey, especially focusing on trade and economic cooperation.In recent years, Turkey has been…
UN Security Council Prolongs Kenya Police Mission in Haiti
The United Nations Security Council has extended the mission of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) up to October 2, 2025, as sanctioned by resolution 2699 (2023).It also reminded Haiti and the MSS leadership to routinely update the Secretary-General and the Council on deployment progress.Working under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, this extension pushed the original end date from October 2, 2024.The Council announced its intent to consider a UN Peace Operation to assist the Haitian National Police (HNP) in maintaining…
Biden and PM Barre Reinforce Their Commitment to Somalia’s Sovereignty and Stability
Mogadishu (AX) — In the midst of the UN General Assembly, Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre had a face-to-face with President Joe Biden.
Through a combined declaration, both bigwigs reasserted their unwavering dedication to safeguarding Somalia's independence and territorial unity, key to nurturing peace and stability in the area.
Discussions zeroed in on amplifying U.S. support to Somalia’s battle against the Al-Shabaab militants and upgrading governance. Both highlighted the significance of their alliance in…
Minneapolis Seeks Guidance from Elders to Address Somali Youth Crime Concerns
Somali Youth Link, backed financially by the government, brings in Somali elders to steer young folks away from mischief around the Twin Cities. Farhio Khalif launched this initiative in the midst of the pandemic when there was a noticeable uptick in troublesome behavior among Somali teens, including run-ins with the law for actions like launching fireworks at cops. Today, the group collaborates hand in glove with local police.
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Farhio Khalif started Somali Youth Link during the pandemic to curb youth mischief in…
Somali Security Forces Thwart al-Shabab Assault in Mogadishu’s Kahda District
Mogadishu (AX) — Late Friday night, Somali security personnel successfully thwarted an al-Shabab onslaught at a security checkpoint in the Kahda district, according to the accounts of local residents.
The incursion commenced with a pair of blasts, leading to almost an hour of ferocious combat. As of now, the number of casualties is still undetermined, with district authorities yet to disclose any specifics.
In response to the assault, security forces initiated operations across multiple localities in Kahda early Saturday…
Somali PM’s Address at the UN: A Plea for Global Unity and Alarming Concerns Over Ethiopia’s Border Breaches
Mogadishu (AX) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly, rallying global leaders for a united front on the world's most urgent crises. In his stirring address, Barre tackled everything from ongoing conflicts to climate change, explicitly calling out Ethiopia for infringing on Somalia's borders, and appealed for swift international intervention.
Somalia’s Path: A Celebration of Resilience and Independence
Over the last few decades, Somalia has waded through turbulent waters, moving from chaos to reclaiming its independence and self-reliance. The collapse of its central government in 1991 unleashed a wave of domestic disputes, with numerous factions unable to find common ground. This era of chaos was further complicated by external meddling, particularly from Ethiopia, which saw Somalia’s instability as an opportunity for influence, often fueling conflicts by supplying arms to various groups. Some Somali politicians courted…
Vessel Transporting Egyptian Weapons to Somalia Operated under Stealth and Heavy Safeguards
With a hold brimming with heavy weaponry and ammunition for Somalia amid the turbulent Horn of Africa, the voyage of the Al Hurreya 2 was fraught with hazards in the Red Sea's perilous southern waters. The stakes? Enormous.If the Al Hurreya 2's mission faltered or was interrupted, it would spell significant embarrassment for a nation with the region's largest military, which invested billions in modern arms over the past decade.Two days post-discharge in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Monday, insiders confided in The National about…