West-Africa
Somali-Canadian Rapper K’naan Faces Allegations of Sexual Assault
Montreal (AFP) – Somali-Canadian artist K’naan, recognized globally for his smash hit “Wavin’ Flag,” which became synonymous with the 2010 FIFA World…
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East-Africa
Egypt Pledges Support for Somalia’s Defense Amid Escalating Ethiopian Conflict
Mogadishu (AX) — President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt has underscored Egypt’s unwavering allegiance to Somalia, underlining the Arabic nation’s critical function…
West-Africa
WATCH: MPD Welcomes 23 New Officers, Featuring the First Somali Woman and a Non-Citizen
City officials say the long haul to rejuvenate the Minneapolis Police Department is finally making an impact. The force has welcomed close…
East-Africa
Kenyan Court Commands Somali Embassy to Fork Out $200,000 for Unsettled Renovation Expenses
The Somali Embassy found itself embroiled in a sticky legal tango over unpaid renovation dues. A Kenyan court recently mandated the disbursement…
East-Africa
Somalia Insists Ethiopia Cancels Covert North Western State of Somalia Deal Prior to Negotiations
Mogadishu— Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi dismissed immediate negotiations with Ethiopia over their maritime squabble, blaming Ethiopia’s steadfastness over its controversial…
Somalia
UNDP and Visa Collaborate to Advance Digital Financial Access in Somalia
Aida Diarra, the bigwig behind Visa’s Sub-Saharan Africa division, couldn’t contain her excitement about the business tie-up. “Teaming up with UNDP Somalia…
East-Africa
Ethiopia Concerned About Weapons Deliveries to Somalia
On Tuesday, Ethiopia’s foreign minister cautioned that the influx of arms into Somalia might not only ignite further conflict but could also…
North-Africa
Egypt confirms dispatching a fresh shipment of armaments to Somalia
On September 23, 2024, Nasra Bashir Ali, working with the Office of the Somali Prime Minister, posted a photo on X. The…
East-Africa
Safaricom Secures $117 Million with Kenyan Sustainability-Linked Loan
Kenya’s telecom titan, Safaricom (SCOM.NR), shared on Tuesday that it secured 15 billion shillings (around $116.73 million) from the second round of…
North-Africa
Sudanese Army Strikes Paramilitary Targets in Effort to Retake Control
Alrighty, buckle up for a linguistic joyride! Here’s your revamped piece, peppered with a dash of originality and a sprinkle of quirkiness…
West-Africa
Somali Prime Minister and Molly Phee Debate Post-ATMIS Security and Counterterrorism at UN General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS, NYC (AX) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre engaged in pivotal dialogues with global dignitaries at the United Nations…
