East Africa

In Mogadishu, the Court of Appeal of the Banadir region wrapped up the second hearing of Sayid Ali Moalim Daud's defense. Daud had previously received a death sentence for setting his pregnant wife on fire. The court mentioned that the final decision would be made soon, without specifying a date. Ali Halane, Daud's lawyer, expressed optimism that the appeal court would reach a different verdict than the Banadir regional court. He stated that if they were unhappy with the ruling, they would take the case to the country's…

During her trip to Nigeria alongside Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expressed her gratitude to the locals for welcoming them to "my country," as she disclosed that she is "43 per cent Nigerian" based on recent DNA tests. The royal couple embarked on an informal three-day tour, kicking off with a visit to the Wuse Lightway Academy in Abuja. Harry discussed mental health, while Meghan talked about the significance of diverse representation in leadership positions. They also engaged in a volleyball game with injured military…

In Somalia, elite troops from the Somali National Army seized numerous fuel barrels meant for Al-Shabaab strongholds in central Somalia. Militants obtained the fuel from unidentified merchants and were transporting it to El Dheer District. The fuel could potentially be used in creating Explosive Devices. Military officials confiscated over 50 barrels from the militants with the assistance of government loyal militias. Operations have been ongoing in central Somalia, with the government deploying SNA officials and receiving…

Beledweyne (AX) - Hirshabelle State Vice President Yusuf Ahmed Hagar Dabaged admitted that the enduring political conflict between politicians in the Hiiraan region and the Hirshabelle State authorities has impeded the state's progress and urged for its swift resolution. The Vice President shared these sentiments upon his arrival in Beledweyne on Saturday to attend the installation of Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif, the leader of the Hawadle clan. "If there are any issues between us, let's resolve them together through…

In Mogadishu, the Somali Diaspora Investment Forum kicked off to explore the diaspora's impact on the nation's economic growth. Hosted by the International Bank of Somalia and arranged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Department of Diaspora Communities, the event attracted government officials, business leaders, and representatives from the community. Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi underscored the crucial role of the Somali diaspora, which contributes around $2 billion yearly in remittances—making…

Data provided by the railway's management team indicates that 7,700 freight trains have been operated, carrying 9.5 million tons of cargo. The railway has generated a commercial transport revenue of 11.3 billion Ethiopian birr (equal to approximately 197 million U.S. dollars) during this period.Since 2018, the railway has expanded its reach in the freight market and enhanced its services. This includes offerings such as cold-chain transportation, village commuter trains, and specialized trains for automobile…

A group of suspected pirates was apprehended by a European Union naval force following an altercation with an oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden near the coast of Somalia. Concerns have been raised about the increasing number of piracy incidents in the area. The pirates were intercepted after they fired at the Marshall Islands-flagged Chrystal Arctic in the waterway that links the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a vital shipping route. They engaged in a firefight with the tanker's security team before abandoning their…

In Beledweyne, the Director of NISA, Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbalolshe, engaged with locals and elders to bolster the fight against al-Shabab. Sanbalolshe, along with parliament members and elders, arrived in Beledweyne before Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan Ugas Khalif's inauguration on May 13. The gathering centered on the security situation in Hiran and strategies to escalate operations against al-Shabab. Sanbalolshe stressed the need for cooperation between the government and the community to combat terrorist threats. Federal…

On the 1st of January in 2024, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, signed an agreement with the Republic of Somaliland. In this deal, Ethiopia would gain access to a piece of coastal land in Awdal province to construct a naval base for a period of fifty years. In return, Ethiopia would acknowledge the sovereignty of Somaliland. However, the Federal Government of Somalia, the recognized governing body, strongly opposed this deal, referring to it as invalid. The global community, including entities like the United…

Omar emerged as the favored candidate of her party in anticipation of a crucial primary election rematch against Samuels.  U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar expressed her gratitude upon securing the Democratic endorsement over Don Samuels at the Fifth Congressional District's DFL endorsing convention in Minneapolis over the weekend. SHARI L. GROSS, STAR TRIBUNEIlhan Omar, a U.S. Representative from Minneapolis, clinched the DFL's endorsement during a convention in the city, setting the stage for her highly awaited primary…