Eye on Africa

Nairobi - The leader of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, Raila Odinga, has faced a significant setback in his quest for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. How many countries belong to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation? The former prime minister is up against tough competition from Somalia's candidate, Fawzia Yusuf Adam. In a recent update, Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, revealed that the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has pledged support for Somalia’s nomination…

Dr. M. Omar Hashi Sunday May 5, 2024 Galmudug State serves as the heart and soul of Somalia, housing diverse and influential clan lineages like the Hawiye, Dir, Darood, and Madhibaan. It stands out as the epicenter of Somali history, brimming with potential. In 2024, Galmudug emerges as a hub for oil and gas exploration, led by the Somali Federal Government and Coastline Exploration. Additionally, Uranium deposits await extraction pending final profit-sharing agreements. Despite promising prospects, Galmudug faces…

In Garowe (AX), the British Envoy to Somalia, Mike Nithavrianakis, engaged with the chief of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, delving into key matters like the overhaul of the nation's constitution. In their discussion, the Envoy and local authorities deliberated on the UK's collaboration with Puntland, stressing the significance of open dialogue on crucial topics such as constitutional restructuring and ways to bolster economic development in the area. As a partner of Somalia on the global stage, the UK administration aims…

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.…