Somalia

Other than intimidating businesses in Bosasso, a bustling seaport in Northeastern State, IS-Somalia peddles modest amounts of gold unearthed in the north-eastern Bari realm, its lair. According to US estimates, it's amassed a tidy $6 million since 2022, “these figures shared by ICG shed light on their funding," says ICG.With roughly 500 fighters camped out in the caves of Northeastern State's Cal Miskaat mountains, IS-Somalia’s influence is quite constrained. They've launched fewer than 12 raids since 2023, way down from the…

Mogadishu (AX) — In the heart of Galdogob, Mudug, a swarm of young folks are leveraging advanced agricultural tactics to flip the script on poverty and fight back against brutal drought conditions. These youngsters are scoring steady gigs by honing their skills in greenhouse farming and irrigation systems, giving their financially-pinched families a much-needed lifeline. Take Abdifatah Amin Khalif, a prime example of this turnaround. Raking in $30 a day from working on a duo of farms, he's able to send a solid $100 to $200…

Dr. Ubah Farah, a fervent advocate for UNICEF Somalia, underscored the profound impact of this national endeavor to eliminate polio. "This initiative is a lifeline for vaccinating children against polio," Farah expressed. She emphasized that such initiatives are pivotal in public health, aiming to wipe out the poliovirus and stymie its spread. The campaign kicked off in central and southern Somalia, with plans to gradually include the semiautonomous state of Northeastern State and the self-declared region of Somaliland.…

In response, Ethiopia boldly declared that Egypt “must abandon its aggressive approach,” firmly restating that any discussions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) are firmly within Ethiopia's jurisdiction. This latest back-and-forth fuels the enduring diplomatic friction between the two nations, intensifying fears of further escalation. Why is the GERD causing such a stir? Back in 2011, Ethiopia laid the first stone for what would become a landmark project to bring electricity to millions of its citizens, half of…

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"We want to unequivocally tell international firms: save your time when it comes to the Holhol oil field or any other resources in this area. No one holds the legitimate authority to seal such deals unless they follow the proper legal channels and gain mutual approval," Karash emphasized. Recently, the Federal Government of Somalia inked an oil exploration deal with Turkey. Turkey plans to send a ship to the Somali coastline in October to start evaluating offshore oil reserves. Though Holhol is tucked away inland and not a…

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Somaliland's Determined Pursuit of Red Sea Access Amid Neighborly Strains HARGEISA, Somalia - Somaliland, the self-declared independent region, has reiterated that their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia regarding access to the Red Sea is nearly finalized. Only the legal formalities await completion now. Essa Kayd, the Foreign Affairs and International Relations Minister, shared this update with diplomats in Hargeisa. He deemed the advancement as 'momentous and imminent.' Months back, Kayd indicated the…

This measure impacts several crucial districts like Hamar Weyne, Hamar Jajab, Waberi, Wadajir, and the Jazeera locale in Dharkeynleey. These areas, situated near the airport, have experienced significant growth in recent times, raising alarms about aviation safety and security challenges. "Any breach of this directive will now result in legal repercussions," Salah Dheere stated, underlining the administration's dedication to upholding the new regulations. This action is part of a broader effort to enhance security for…

PM Hamza's Visit to Baidoa Amid Ethiopian Troop Controversy BAIDOA, Somalia - On Wednesday, amidst growing discord over the Ethiopian military presence, Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, embarked on a significant trip to Baidoa. The trip comes in the wake of worsening ties between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu. Somalia's government remains firm that Ethiopian forces will not participate in the new endeavor named the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). However, this decision faces…