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Somalia takes steps to address plastic pollution with overdue prohibition
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has decided to bid farewell to single-use plastic bags, aiming to cut down on pollution and join hands…
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Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia Form a United Front Opposing Ethiopia
A recent diplomatic spat has nudged Somalia towards cosier relations with Egypt and Eritrea, each entangled in longstanding grumbles with Ethiopia. Folks…
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UN Investigation Accuses Israel of ‘Extermination’ in Gaza
An investigation has accused Israel of committing war crimes, claiming its attacks on hospitals are intentional acts threatening humanity. Following an Israeli…
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The UK and Somalia propose a UN resolution to continue support for human rights reforms.
Simon Manley, the UK’s envoy, and Somalia’s Ambassador Khadra Ahmed Dualeh engage in a lively discourse at a Geneva gathering of…
Somalia
Following Withdrawal from NCC, Jubaland’s Leader Madobe Convenes Cabinet Session and Reveals Intention for Autonomous Election Plans
KISMAYO, Somalia (AXADLE) – Ahmed Mohamed Islam, colloquially known as Madobe, the head honcho of Jubbaland, took the helm in a cabinet…
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North Western State of Somalia’s Election Commission Gears Up for November Polls with Inauguration of Essential Committees
“The elections are on track and will unfold as planned,” declared Musa Hassan Yusuf, the chief of the Electoral Commission, as he…
Somalia
After a Decade-Long Journey, Construction Begins on Minnesota’s Biggest Muslim Cemetery Near Farmington
In their pursuit to establish a Muslim burial ground in the region, organizers navigated an array of obstacles, ranging from a hesitant…
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Germany Condemns Global Use of Capital Punishment on World Day Against the Death Penalty
BERLIN, Germany (AXADLE) – The German government’s Human Rights and Humanitarian Assistance emissary, Luise Amtsberg, has firmly articulated Germany’s unwavering stand against…
East-Africa
Leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia Convene for a Three-Nation Summit in Asmara
On October 10, 2024, Presidents Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt, Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea, and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, gathered in…
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Rising Tensions in the Horn of Africa: Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea Unite to Oppose Ethiopia’s Red Sea Plans
Rising Tensions in the Horn of Africa: A New Alliance Formed Against Ethiopia’s Red Sea Agenda ASMARA, Eritrea – Brace yourselves for…
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Abudwak Airport Reopens Following Two-Week Shutdown Amidst Militia Threats and Political Tensions
Mogadishu (AX) — In a fresh turn of events, Abudwak Airport, nestled in Somalia’s Galgaduud region, has reopened its doors to domestic…
