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Somalia Denounces Illicit Weapon Shipment from Ethiopia to Northeastern State
The Somali government has issued a vehement denunciation concerning the unapproved importation of arms and ammunition from Ethiopia into the Northeastern State region of Somalia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation labeled this act as a “grave infringement” on Somalia’s sovereignty and a notable danger to both national and regional security. “We have irrefutable proof of two trucks delivering weapons from Ethiopia to Northeastern State without any official diplomatic protocol or authorization,” the…
Somalia Criticizes Ethiopia for Supplying Weapons to Northeastern State
Somalia Takes a Stand: Ethiopia's Arms Deliveries to Northeastern State Under Fire MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali government has unleashed a fiery denunciation aimed at Ethiopia, condemning what it calls "illicit arms deliveries" to Northeastern State. Somalia asserts these acts infringe on its sovereignty and jeopardize the region’s stability. Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement revealing that two trucks loaded with weapons were traced from Ethiopia to Northeastern State. This maneuver, executed…
Female Journalists and Women’s Rights Advocates Encounter Bias and Intimidation in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia, 19 September 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) has raised alarms over a troubling wave of hate speech and discrimination targeting media outlets that broadcast in the Maay language, as well as journalists covering the trial of a femicide victim in Mogadishu. On 16 September 2024, Amina Ibrahim Abdirahman, a journalist for the Maay-language private broadcaster Arlaadi Media, faced "blatant discrimination" during a press conference. The event was hosted by Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs,…
Somalia Voices Serious Alarm Over Illegal Weapons Transfer from Ethiopia to Puntland
Mogadishu, Somalia In an official rebuke, Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has slammed the illicit arms shipment that threaded its way through Ethiopia to Puntland. This clandestine operation is a blatant affront to Somalia’s autonomy and stirs the cauldron of national and regional security threats. Visual evidence exposes the journey of two trucks ferrying weaponry from Ethiopia to Puntland, bypassing diplomatic protocols completely. It's a stark violation of Somalia's national…
IGAD and Somalia Pledge to Bolster Regional Peace and Security
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Federal Government of Somalia have doubled down on their pledge to foster regional peace, security, and economic cooperation. During a pivotal meeting, IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud discussed bolstering these shared goals. The IGAD head honcho landed in Mogadishu, Somalia, to engage in high-stakes talks with the Somali government. In his speech, Dr. Workneh zeroed in on the indispensable part Somalia…
Turkey to Hold Separate Meetings with Somalia and Ethiopia Prior to Additional Mediation Efforts
On Thursday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan shared that Türkiye is planning to hold individual discussions with Ethiopia and Somalia. The aim is to pave the way for new negotiations tackling the contentious deal where Ethiopia agreed to lease North Western State of Somalia's coastline. Türkiye, striving for peace in the region, has already facilitated two rounds of these crucial meetings between the East African neighbors. However, a third round, originally scheduled for Tuesday in Ankara, got derailed and didn't happen.…
Military Helicopter Crash in Somalia: International Peacekeepers Among Survivors
On Thursday, a military helicopter transporting international peacekeepers experienced a mishap near the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Remarkably, several military personnel aboard, including three Ugandan soldiers part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), survived the crash, as per security sources.Fortunately, the incident led to no fatalities, a military official disclosed to Anadolu via a phone call. They asked to stay anonymous due to lack of media authorization.At this point, neither the Somali…
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Somalia Applauds Turkey for its Steadfast Support
Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktas Somalia, Thursday, lavished praise on Turkiye for its steadfast support and solid diplomatic ties. In an event held in Mogadishu, Somalia extended certificates of recognition to Alper Aktas and the Director of Turkish Red Crescent Somalia, Serif Simsek, in acknowledgment of their invaluable service. At the ceremony, Mohamud Moalim, the head honcho of the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), echoed the nation’s appreciation of Turkiye and its citizens for their…
Oxfam Urges Overhaul of UNSC, Citing Its Ineffectiveness in Shielding Africa
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is getting roasted in Oxfam's latest report for failing to shield African nations from rampant violence and chaos.Consequently, the continent is grappling with skyrocketing humanitarian needs that the current funding isn’t even close to meeting. If something doesn’t change soon, the “Permanent Five” might as well be both "judge and jury."Titled "Vetoing Humanity," the report delves into 23 of the world's most stubborn conflicts over the past decade, 14 of which are rooted in Africa.…