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Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre touched down in Nairobi on Monday for the Kenya-Somalia Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) high-level conference happening from May 3 to 6, 2024. Top-ranking Kenyan government officials and Somali Ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, enthusiastically greeted the Prime Minister's delegation at the airport. Ambassador Abdulle expressed to reporters, "Somalia and Kenya have never been closer. Prime Minister Barre's visit will strengthen this bond and create new opportunities…

In Kenya's western Nyando area, ongoing air and water operations are working to rescue families trapped in their homes due to sweeping floods. Last Saturday, the River Nyando overflowed, engulfing several villages and halting traffic on the busy Kisumu-Nairobi highway. More than 1,000 households were compelled to abandon their homes, as local media documented. Although no casualties have been reported yet, the water levels are continuing to rise, according to local authorities. A collaborative effort between the Kenya Red…

Somalia's PM Hamsa Abdi Barre arrives in Kenya for important meeting Nairobi - Somalia's Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre landed in Nairobi on Monday for a crucial discussion on economic cooperation with Kenya, a vital trade partner in the East African region. He was welcomed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by senior Kenyan officials including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Barre is set to participate in the Joint Commission for Cooperation meeting in Nairobi and will…

The Ethiopian government has admitted to neglecting the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland. Amid international pressure, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration failed to enforce the agreement, leaving diplomats in Addis Ababa concerned. Diplomatic sources revealed that Ethiopia assured Western diplomats of its commitment to upholding the territorial integrity and political unity of the Federal Republic of Somalia in line with the African Union Charter and international laws. Ethiopia clarified to…

North Western of Somalia Issues Caution Towards Turkish Naval Ships: Dispute Escalates Over Marine Security Deal In recent events, North Western of Somalia, a self-proclaimed autonomous enclave, has firmly warned against the potential arrival of Turkish military vessels near its shores. This cautionary move comes following a security pact inked between Turkey and Somalia earlier this year. The accord, officially greenlit by the Somali cabinet in the month of February 2024, aims to fortify Somalia's maritime defenses,…

Pakistan and Somalia emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to its people. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, along with Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, Salah Jama, discussed this during a meeting at the 15th OIC Islamic Summit in Banjul today. Both Deputy Prime Ministers showed support for the people of Palestine. They acknowledged the strong bond between Pakistan and Somalia, focusing on enhancing trade, economic…

Gaze upon a bloated river by a safari lodge after heavy rains in the Talek region of Maasai Mara National Reserve in Narok County, Kenya on May 1, 2024. Secure Licensing Permissions.The death toll from the floods and other consequences of the intense rains hammering Kenya has climbed to 228, according to the interior ministry on Sunday.The heavy rains, causing extensive flooding and landslides nationwide in recent weeks, are projected to intensify in May.In an announcement, the ministry warned of more flooding in low-lying,…

The USS Carney, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, successfully defended against Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea. Houthis issued a warning about attacking ships heading to Israel, claiming a victory over the US Navy in the Red Sea. Reports from the Houthi-controlled SABA news agency detailed plans to target vessels going to Israel with drones and missiles. The campaign aims to challenge powerful naval forces, including American, British, and European fleets, as well as the Israeli navy. Yahya…

Turkish authorities stationed in Mogadishu's military base in Somalia have confirmed the delivery of food assistance to the families of two wounded soldiers from the Gorgor Unit. These soldiers are currently hospitalized at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital for treatment. The aid was distributed to aid the families of the injured soldiers and to show continuous support for them, officials stressed. Furthermore, it was mentioned that the assistance was aimed at backing the military personnel actively…

Kismayo (AX) - Police in Jubbaland State apprehended four individuals believed to be pirates, who were allegedly plotting to target ships in Somali waters following a security operation near Kismayo town. The operation occurred around 70 km south of Kismayo, the temporary capital of Jubbaland State, with two suspects managing to flee. Major Sadiq Mohamud, the commander of the police department in Lower Jubba, disclosed that they have identified individuals involved in funding piracy activities within Jubbaland. He mentioned…