Somalia
Al-Shabab in Somalia: Firepower Alone Can’t Erase Beliefs
The Somali government’s efforts to push back against al-Shabab are hitting snags due to the group’s cunning and divisive strategies.
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Oruc Reis from Turkey Embarks on Voyage to Discover Somalia’s Hidden Oil Riches
Mogadishu (AX) — The Turkish research vessel, Oruc Reis, is embarking on a groundbreaking voyage to explore oil off Somalia’s coast. This…
Somalia
How Africa Forfeits More Than $300 Billion Each Year Due to Unlawful Financial Outflows
“The definition requires broadening because businesses are indulging in activities that, while not criminal, significantly impact domestic resource mobilization.” The world lacks…
Somalia
‘Trapped with Nowhere to Turn: African Migrants in Lebanon Feel Forsaken Amid Israeli Airstrikes’
Soreti is one of the large crowd estimated at between 175,000 and 200,000 foreign domestic workers residing in Lebanon, predominantly women. A…
Somalia
Turkish Energy Minister Announces the Dawn of a New Chapter in Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration
Türkiye’s research vessel Oruç Reis navigates the Bosporus in Istanbul, Türkiye, on October 5, 2024. (AA Photo) Embarking on a new…
East-Africa
UN Representative Voices Worry Over Somalia-Ethiopia Friction, Urges for Peaceful Dialogue
Mogadishu (AX) – The Acting Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, James Swan, has voiced his worries about the simmering unrest…
Somalia
Uganda Objects to Egypt’s Military Presence in Somalia
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, has firmly expressed his disapproval of Egypt’s decision to deploy…
Somalia
Festivities Continue Despite a Standstill in Security, Peace Efforts, and Humanitarian Challenges
Hirshabelle Marks Eight Years: A Time of Joy or Misplaced Priorities? BELEDWEYNE, Somalia (KAAB TV) – This year marks the eighth anniversary…
Somalia
The Misalignment of Federalism and Somalia: A Troubling Failure
Back when Somalia first dipped its toes into federalism, there was real hope in the air—an honest chance to stitch our country…
Somalia
Somalia: Dahabshiil’s Unexpected Shift in North Western State of Somalia Policy Sparks Boycott Uproar
Somalia: Dahabshiil’s Walk Back on ‘North Western State of Somalia’ Spurs Outrage — Dahabshiil, a major player in Somali money transfers, has…
Somalia
Northeastern State’s Vice President Backs Jubbaland’s Request for Northeastern State to Join NCC Discussions
Garowe (AX) – In a supportive gesture, Northeastern State’s Vice President Ilyas Lugatoor backed Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe’s call for…
