Somalia

On September 23, 2024, Nasra Bashir Ali, working with the Office of the Somali Prime Minister, posted a photo on X. The image allegedly shows a ship being offloaded at an unnamed port. Meanwhile, Egypt has verified sending arms to Somalia amid regional friction spurred by Ethiopia's contentious arrangement with the self-declared republic of North Western State of Somalia. North Western State of Somalia officials state Ethiopia agreed to acknowledge North Western State of Somalia in exchange for leasing 20 kilometers of sea…

Somalia Welcomes a Fresh Police Chief MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a pivotal moment for Somali leadership, the cabinet has appointed Asad Diyano as the new police chief. This decision closely followed the elevation of Sulub Ahmed Firin to deputy minister overseeing Transport and Aviation, a move believed to shape future relations with Northeastern State. Offering a nod to the council of ministers, the submission of Diyano’s name came highly recommended by existing police authorities. This endorsement signals a transformative…

Mogadishu (AX) — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has tapped Major General Sulub Ahmed Firin to step into the role of Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation as of Tuesday. This decision is part of an ongoing administrative reorganization by the government. Firin, presently holding the reins as the Commander of the Somali Police Force, will move to his new duties, although his replacement in the police force hasn't been decided. With a robust history in national security — including previous roles as…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a bid to bolster the nation's security and administration, Somalia's Cabinet tweaked the leadership rosters on Wednesday, designating Major General Sulub Ahmed Firin as the Deputy Minister overseeing Transport and Aviation, a pivotal department for the nation. Notably, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud recently elevated Firin from Brigadier General to Police Commissioner barely a day before his new appointment, along with a batch of other officers. This reshuffle signals Firin's impending transition…

  Türkiye is setting its sights on new investment ventures in Somalia's central state, Galmudug, as per the Turkish envoy's announcement this Tuesday. Upon reaching Dusmareb, Galmudug's hub, a delegation headed by Türkiye's ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, engaged in talks with Ahmed Abdi Karie, the state's president, and his Cabinet members.They delved into discussions around kickstarting infrastructure initiatives in Galmudug and the potential impact of Turkish investments."We had fruitful discussions on the steps…

NAIROBI, Kenya - In a brutal turn of events, Kenyan police allegedly unleashed unnecessary force on peaceful protesters trying to storm parliament during demonstrations against harsh taxation and spending laws, Amnesty International reports. Approximately 64 individuals perished. The police clashed with young activists demanding the repeal of the Finance Bill, a three-month showdown that culminated in a tragic shootout. The aftermath left numerous casualties, some grappling with severe injuries. The chaos…

Somali Finance Minister Bihi Iman Egeh (center, right) spearheads a high-stakes dialogue at a major financial reform and economic development summit in Istanbul, Turkey. Key figures from Somali ministries and global partners are in attendance. Mogadishu (AX) — Wrapping up on Wednesday, a pivotal four-day conference focused on Somalia's financial overhaul and economic strides took place in Istanbul, Turkey. This gathering marked the second review of Somalia's Financial Reform and Economic Development Program, which enjoys…

Mogadishu Overhaul: Police Commissioner Axed Amid Scandals MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) — The Federal Government of Somalia has booted their Police Commissioner, Sulub Ahmed Firin, swapping him out amid swirling accusations of human trafficking, child exploitation, and rampant corruption. At their routine rendezvous on September 26, the federal cabinet declared the ousting of Sulub and the installation of Asad Osman, notorious by the moniker…

  Somali and Turkish officials have inked a bilateral pact to bolster cooperation in the realm of financial intelligence. Captured at the signing event in Ankara, we have Amina Mohamed Ali, at the helm of Somalia’s Financial Reporting Center (center), alongside Hassan Keymak, who steers Turkey’s Financial Intelligence Unit (MASAK) (right).  Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Turkey have cemented an accord to elevate collaboration on financial intelligence sharing. This landmark agreement, signed in Ankara, unites Somalia's…

Born in 2008 amidst the nomadic life of the Sanaag region, Arafat Mahamud Jama's journey to an elite scholarship in the United States is a saga of grit and endurance. His family's exodus from pastoral life to village settlement due to climate change marked the beginning of his remarkable odyssey.