West Africa

President Mohamud lambasted Ethiopia for its audacious moves to dominate Somali waters, accusing Addis Ababa of aiming for military supremacy. "Ethiopia’s ambitions extend beyond acquiring a port," stated Hassan Sheikh. "Their goal is to project military muscle in the Red Sea, which is downright intolerable. They intend to not only construct a port but also establish a naval base. Both these endeavors infringe upon Somalia’s sovereignty and flout international law." Dialogue between Somalia and Ethiopia has hit a brick…

Toronto – Ethiopia has remained rather quiet after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North Western State of Somalia. In contrast, Somalia has vocally sought military and diplomatic support from neighboring regions, asserting that the agreement infringes on its sovereignty.

At the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, September 29, 2024, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stepped up to the podium to discuss critical issues facing his nation. In his address, Abdelatty vocalized Egypt’s deep concerns over the ongoing Nile River water crisis, condemning any unilateral actions that imperil Somalia’s sovereignty. Touching on the Nile River predicament, Abdelatty stressed Egypt's approach hinges on mutual benefits and equitable utilization while safeguarding…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Saturday, Somali forces launched a bold offensive in Lower Shabelle, tearing down several al-Shabab courts and dismantling their rogue checkpoints.The combined forces of military, police, and intelligence experts converged on Ali Mahdi Park, Balad Amin, and nearby zones, targeting illicit courts crafted by al-Shabab. Officials clarified that these makeshift judicial systems were tools for the militants to harass and fleece locals."We've obliterated their sham courts in these regions. They won't rise…

Nur lauded Azerbaijan's warm hospitality, emphasizing the deep camaraderie shared between Somalia and Azerbaijan. "We Somalis view the Azerbaijani people as our steadfast friends and brothers, standing by us in both joyous and challenging moments. The brother of my brother is also my brother," he remarked warmly.

Istanbul (AX) — The 10th Annual International Conference of the Global Somali Diaspora (GSD) kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday, honing in on the crucial part the Somali diaspora plays in the nation's rejuvenation and development. Fathudin Ospite, the Somali Ambassador to Turkey, spotlighted the significance of this gathering. The event has drawn several ministers from the Somali federal government and esteemed delegates worldwide. He stated, "A substantial Somali community, primarily students, lives in Turkey, cementing…

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,…

"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…

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…

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…