Somalia
SSC Khaatumo Calls for Inclusion in Somalia’s National Consultative Council
In the capital city of Mogadishu, leaders from Somalia’s federal and regional bodies gathered for the National Consultative Council (NCC) powwow. This…
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Somalia
Turkey’s Oruc Reis Survey Vessel Scheduled to Depart for Somalia This Saturday
In the latter part of October, a ship is set to anchor near Somalia’s shore to perform seismic surveys for potential oil…
East-Africa
Somalia Confirms Ethiopia’s Omission from AUSSOM Mission Due to North Western State of Somalia Agreement
Mogadishu (AX) – On Saturday, Abdukhadir Mohamed Noor, Somalia’s Defense Minister, firmly stated that Ethiopian troops would not join the forthcoming African…
Somalia
Jubaland’s Madobe Puts Somalia’s 1PV Election Schedule in Jeopardy
Mogadishu (AX) — Jubaland’s big cheese, Ahmed Madobe, has turned his thumbs down on Somalia’s federal scheme to roll out a straightforward…
West-Africa
AG Accuses Developer of Defrauding Somali Immigrant Families
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison, slapped a lawsuit on a property development outfit in Hennepin County for allegedly fleecing…
West-Africa
Somali Forces Eliminate 80 al-Shabab Fighters in Operations Across Galmudug and Hirshabelle States
FILE PHOTO Mogadishu (AX) – In a decisive sweep, Somali National Army (SNA) troops, along with international allies and local supporters, took…
West-Africa
Somali Passport Bearers Affected by Italy’s Halt on Schengen Visa Issuance
Over the last ten years, the Somali passport has clawed back some of its lost prestige, moving up the ranks from a…
West-Africa
Somali Forces Eliminate 24 al-Shabab Fighters in Lower Shabelle District
Stock Image Mogadishu (AX) – Somali military forces recently carried out a successful operation, reportedly neutralizing 24 al-Shabab insurgents and injuring 30…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Bihi Criticizes Xidigaha Geeska for Ridiculing Incarcerated Soldiers
Hargeisa(AX) — Recently, President Muse Bihi of North Western State of Somalia directed sharp criticism at the renowned band, Xidigaha Geeska. He…
West-Africa
Chinese Diplomat Encourages Somali Groups to Remain Dedicated to Dialogue for Settling Disputes
Dai Bing, China’s deputy permanent representative at the UN (Photo: Foreign Ministry official website) On Thursday, a Chinese delegate appealed for…
Somalia
Somalia Emphasizes Severe Humanitarian Crisis at UN, Requests Increased Financial Aid
Swan praised Turkey for its role in easing tensions over the Red Sea access agreement, a pact causing friction between Somalia and…
