Somalia

Lasanod, Somalia (KAAB TV) – In the northern Somali city of Lasanod, nestled in the Sool region, a handful of devoted teachers, spearheaded by Seynab Mohamud Gelle, work tirelessly to educate visually and hearing-impaired children from less fortunate backgrounds. Notwithstanding the absence of sign language instruction and a shortage of adequately trained teachers, Seynab and her peers are committed to teaching over 30 children at their elementary school each day. This week, Kaab TV dropped by the school, where Seynab shed…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - On Saturday, a wave of bombings rocked Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, and the Middle Shabelle region, tragically resulting in the deaths of six individuals and injuries to ten others, according to police and eyewitness accounts. The culprits behind the attacks were not immediately identifiable, but the militant group al Shabaab, notorious for its frequent bombings and gun assaults in Mogadishu and across the Horn of Africa, remains a key suspect. One of the blasts in Mogadishu was attributed to a car…

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…

CAIRO, Egypt - In the wake of rising tensions, Egypt has pledged to safeguard the Nile's waters and uphold Somalia’s sovereignty, particularly in light of Ethiopia's ambitious Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) project. Badr Abdelatty, serving as Egypt's foreign affairs chief, underscored that Egypt’s approach to the Nile River dispute aims for a win-win resolution, ensuring no detriment comes to downstream nations reliant on the river for their livelihoods. He bluntly accused Ethiopia of defying international norms by acting…

Mogadishu (AX) — A coalition of Somali Lower House legislators has put forth a motion targeting Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, critiquing his stewardship of the ministry. The motion was formally submitted to the parliamentary leaders on Saturday. These lawmakers accused Fiqi of hoarding authority within the ministry, alleging that its activities grind to a halt whenever he is traveling. Additionally, they flagged issues of purported misappropriation, mentioning private…

Why Egypt is involved in Ethiopia-Somalia conflict CAIRO, Egypt – The Egyptian government finds itself tangled in the row between Somalia and Ethiopia, stirring unease in the Horn of Africa. This region is currently grappling with a brewing crisis and its potential fallout, desperately seeking viable resolutions. Northward Over the Weekend: Egypt decided to send more military aid to Somalia. Officials claimed this was in line with a defense pact between both nations. This transfers and the country's looming presence in the…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has sounded the alarm on a mounting threat from Ethiopia, revealing tensions tied to their maritime ambitions. At the heart of this issue is a controversial pact with North Western State of Somalia, a region that declared independence from Somalia. From the podium of the UN General Assembly, PM Barre accused Ethiopia of trying to annex parts of Somali territory, veiling it behind a supposed strategy for sea access. He labeled these actions as blatant…

Somalia Insists on Cancellation of North Western State of Somalia Deal Before Starting Talks with Ethiopia MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia has made it clear that before any meaningful discussions occur with Ethiopia, the agreement involving North Western State of Somalia must be nullified. Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity have come into jeopardy recently, prompting this declaration. Somalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, firmly stated that no official dialogue will commence between Somalia and…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) — Somalia’s Parliament took a bold step on Saturday by launching an impeachment motion against Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi. The document, which found its way to the media, shows a staggering 189 MPs signed off on the motion before it landed on the desk of Sheikh Adan Madoobe, the Speaker of Parliament. This motion is packed with grave accusations against Fiqi: Violating foreign service statutes; Getting entangled in bribery and profiteering from Ministry certification services;…

MOGADISHU, Somalia – On the International Day of Universal Access to Information, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) sounded the alarm about the new Official Information Bill, cautioning that it undermines Somalia's strides towards democracy. This Bill, criticized for possibly curbing information under the guise of national security and confidentiality, stands in stark opposition to UNESCO's 2024 theme, "Mainstreaming Access to Information and Participation in the Public Sector." NUSOJ Secretary General Omar…