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KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, has firmly expressed his disapproval of Egypt's decision to deploy troops for peacekeeping in Somalia. His criticism comes amid discussions focused on the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the envisioned African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), stirring the pot regarding Egypt's growing military ambitions in the Horn of Africa. The ongoing reevaluation of peacekeeping strategies in Somalia,…

Gen Muhoozi happens to be the son of the President. The word on the grapevine from the US embassy is their staff were caught flat-footed, clueless about the CDF's cryptic statements, which demanded immediate action in less than 72 hours. By press time, Mr. Popp had zipped lips on the whole drama, and no peep came from the officials in Kampala either. “We're trying to untangle the mess,” shared a source from the scene. The mission apparently fired a concerned missive to the Foreign Affairs ministry, but as Friday bid…

Hirshabelle Marks Eight Years: A Time of Joy or Misplaced Priorities? BELEDWEYNE, Somalia (KAAB TV) – This year marks the eighth anniversary for Hirshabelle State, which was born out of the union between Hiiraan and Middle Shabelle on October 5, 2016. The celebrations unfolded in Jowhar, the heart of Hirshabelle, with President Ali Abdullahi Gudlawe, various ministers, regional assembly members, and delegates from the Somali parliament gathered to mark the occasion. The event on Saturday evening was nothing short of…

Back when Somalia first dipped its toes into federalism, there was real hope in the air—an honest chance to stitch our country back together after endless chaos and strife. The idea of empowering regions, sharing power wisely, and acknowledging local priorities seemed a promising path. Yet, here we are, more fragmented than united. If we're to grasp why federalism collapsed, we've got to see Somalia for what it is, not just some textbook example of a system that works great in places like Germany or the USA. We ain't those…

Somalia: Dahabshiil's Walk Back on 'North Western State of Somalia' Spurs Outrage — Dahabshiil, a major player in Somali money transfers, has acquiesced to a directive from Somalia's Federal Government, removing any mention of "North Western State of Somalia" from its platforms. This decision has sparked considerable backlash in the self-declared independent region of North Western State of Somalia. To many in North Western State of Somalia, this decision feels like a deep betrayal. It follows the path taken by…

During his closing remarks at this week's Conservative Party conference, leadership aspirant James Cleverly MP encouraged the audience to embrace a spirit that was more "enthusiastic, relatable, positive, and optimistic—let's just be a bit more normal!" In a performance that resonated deeply, he earned the longest standing ovation of the day, distinguishing himself from three other leadership contenders on the same stage. Many attendees drew parallels between Cleverly’s address and one delivered by former UK Prime Minister…

Garowe (AX) – In a supportive gesture, Northeastern State's Vice President Ilyas Lugatoor backed Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe's call for including Northeastern State in the ongoing National Consultative Council (NCC) gatherings happening in bustling Mogadishu. President Madobe has been vocal against the federal government's ambition to roll out a one-person, one-vote (1PV) electoral system. He raised concerns about the slippery slope of missed election deadlines and stressed that the absence of Northeastern…

Somalia's young'uns, especially those who sprouted just as the Siad Barre regime fizzled out, know naught but turmoil. Drama and chaos have been their babysitters. We’ve hung on for yonks, looking for some government worth its salt, but just when we think there might be some glimmer of silver linings, doubt crashes the party. Is change just a pipe dream? A smidgen of impatience ain't outlandish given that every step forward seems to come with a hop back. Walking amidst shattered pledges and dislocation, our enthusiasm…

Donald Trump made a bold comeback to the site of a campaign rally where an assassin's bullet barely missed him earlier in July. He raised unsettling questions about whether his political adversaries were behind the attempt on his life and boldly proclaimed he would “never give up.” “Exactly twelve weeks ago this very evening, on this ground where I stand, a cold-hearted assassin sought to silence me,” the former president stated to a crowd of boisterous supporters after stepping onto the stage shielded by bulletproof glass.…

In a gripping Premier League clash, Crystal Palace's Trevoh Chalobah went head-to-head against Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in London, on October 5, 2024. (Xinhua) Saturday night saw Liverpool maintaining their pole position in the Premier League, clinching a slim 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Arsenal also claimed victories to keep their pursuit alive. Diogo Jota bagged the game's solitary goal just nine minutes in. However, Liverpool's Alisson had to make some stellar saves before limping…