Somalia
US and UN Deliberate on Security Issues in Haiti, Somalia, and Yemen
Amid growing global concerns, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently had a heart-to-heart over a phone…
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Mogadishu Bars Ethiopian Forces from AU Mission in Somalia amid Diplomatic Strains
FILE – Somali Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama – Official X account There’s a significant shake-up brewing with Somalia’s stance on…
East-Africa
Germany: Demonstration Against Abiy Ahmed’s Drone Attacks and Amhara Killings
In the heart of Frankfurt, a sea of placards emerged, screaming messages in both German and English. A particularly poignant one pleaded,…
East-Africa
Following the Election, Kenyan-Born Lawmaker Makes Her Way to Minnesota’s Capitol
In a captivating video snapshot, we see Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley, originally from Kenya and now a proud U.S. citizen, addressing the audience…
East-Africa
American YouTuber ‘Johnny Somali’ Faces Backlash from Somali Diaspora for Tarnishing Identity
Mogadishu (AX) — Internet personality Ramsey Khalid Ismael, infamously recognized by his online moniker “Johnny Somali,” finds himself the center of controversy…
Somalia
Jubbaland Halts Collaboration with Federal Authorities, Alleging Breaches of the Constitution
Kismayo, September 2023: Jubbaland State and Somalia’s federal government have hit a rough patch. Why, you ask? Jubbaland’s camaraderie with the central…
Somalia
Ex-President’s Party Backs Jubbaland Election Panel, Challenges National Policy
Mogadishu (AX) — In the heart of Somalia’s dynamic political sphere, the Himilo Qaran political party, helmed by former Somali President Sheikh…
Somalia
Somalia’s Intelligence Agency Apprehends Al-Shabaab Member Tied to Mogadishu Double Homicide
Mogadishu — A Breakthrough in Somalia’s Security Efforts On Thursday, the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia broke the news…
Somalia
Federal Government Dismisses Ahmed Madobe’s Selection for Jubbaland Election Panel
In Kismayo, Jubbaland State’s big cheese, Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe, pulled a surprise move by announcing a brand-new, seven-member Independent Election Committee…
Somalia
Exploring New Possibilities in Africa-U.S. Relations Under Trump’s Leadership
Understanding the impact of a Trump presidency on Somalia isn’t a one-size-fits-all scenario. Like an intricately woven tapestry, the situation in Somalia…
East-Africa
Drone Attack in Amhara Region Claims Lives of Over 50 Civilians, Including Expectant Mother
The targeted area hit by the drone strike lies within the bounds of Arge in the Durbete district (image courtesy of BBC…
