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Somalia’s UN Envoy Accuses Israel of Genocide, Calls to End Gaza Blockade

Somalia's Cry for Gaza: A Diplomatic Call to Conscience at the UN In the storied halls of the United Nations, where history is often recorded in resonant speeches and urgent pleas, Somalia's ambassador, Abukar Osman Baale, delivered a message that pierced through the routine deliberations. His words reached out across cultures and continents, sounding an alarm over the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. "What we are witnessing is not security. It is collective punishment, and it is genocide," Baale proclaimed, his…

Somalia Introduces e-Visa Platform to Enhance Tourism and Security

Somalia's Leap into the Digital Age: E-Visa System Set to Transform Travel and Trade In a significant stride towards modernizing its immigration framework, Somalia has officially announced the launch of its Electronic Visa and Travel Authorization System (E-Visa/ETAS), set to take effect on September 1, 2025. The unveiling marks a progressive move to digitalize processes in a nation eager to welcome the world with open arms amid security and infrastructural challenges. A Step Towards Global Integration The announcement…

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Engages in Security Discussions in Beledweyne

Djibouti's Diplomatic Mission in Somalia: A Step Toward Regional Stability BELEWEYNE, SOMALIA — In a move indicative of the deepening ties between Djibouti and Somalia, Djibouti's Foreign Minister, Abdukadir Hussein Omar, touched down today in Beledweyne, a city that stands as both a cradle of Somali history and a strategic locus in the ongoing security dynamics of the Horn of Africa. A Diplomatic Welcome in Beledweyne The minister's arrival at Ugaas Khaliif Airport was marked by a warm reception from regional authorities.…

Inquiry and Protest Over Misuse of Public Funds for UNGA 80 Delegation

Somalia’s UNGA Delegation Sparks Controversy and Concerns In the bustling corridors of Villa Somalia, a brewing controversy has emerged, drawing considerable attention both at home and abroad. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s decision to authorize a 32-person delegation to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York has ignited a fierce debate over public trust, governance, and accountability in the Federal Republic of Somalia. The Heart of the Debate At the core of this controversy is a letter written by Dr.…

Four African Nations Face Shortage of Vital Child Nutrition Supplies, Aid Group Reports

A Desperate Hunger: African Children Face a Nutrition Crisis In a landscape already marred by conflict, instability, and natural disasters, the looming shortage of life-saving nutritional aid in four African countries presents a new and urgent humanitarian crisis. The depletion of essential supplies threatens the survival of millions of children and puts a spotlight on the broader global challenge of funding cuts amid escalating needs. The Bitter Reality of Hunger Among the hardest hit are Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia, and South…

Somali Cabinet Greenlights Defense Agreements with Jordan, Qatar, and Pakistan

Strengthening Somalia: Defense Partnerships Pave New Paths In a noteworthy development, Somalia is forging forward with strategic defense agreements that promise to reshape its national security landscape. During a critical meeting chaired by Acting Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama, Somalia's cabinet approved several international defense agreements aimed at bolstering the country's armed forces. Forging Global Partnerships The spotlight of this diplomatic maneuvering falls on the newly signed memorandums of understanding…

Somali Opposition Decries Detention of Noted Elder in Mogadishu

Voices from the Capital: A Clash Over Free Speech and Political Power The bustling avenues of Mogadishu tell tales of resilience, struggle, and now, a spotlight on the evolving discourse of power and free expression in Somalia. The Somali Salvation Council, a coalition shaped by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has brought forth a boiling issue in the Somali capital: the arrest of Hussein Mohamed Mahmoud Haadoole. A Controversial Arrest Earlier this week, Mogadishu's dynamic rhythm was cut by an event that has…

Somali Leader Welcomes Djiboutian Foreign Minister to Mogadishu Talks

markdown Strengthening Bonds: Somalia and Djibouti Forge Deeper Ties In the bustling city of Mogadishu, amid the backdrop of age-old buildings and a resilient populace, a meeting of diplomatic significance quietly unfolded. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Abdiqadir Hussein Omar, marking a noteworthy moment in the continued camaraderie between these two Horn of Africa nations. A Message of Solidarity Emissaries serve not just as messengers but as symbols of continuity and…

Over 150 Lives Lost in Violent Assault by Armed Attackers

A Community in Mourning: Unraveling the Tragedy in Nigeria’s Benue State In the stillness of a Nigerian night, tragedy struck with devastating force. As families in Benue State's Yelewata community lay in slumber, assailants descended with lethal intent. By the time dawn broke, the local farmers' union had documented an increased death toll, now believed to be around 150. Survivors combed through the wreckage, a grim reminder of a turbulent region caught in the crossfire of historical grievances and modern-day desperation.…

U.S. Airstrikes Target ISIS Strongholds in Northeastern State After Lethal Battles

Breaking News: U.S. Airstrikes Target ISIS Strongholds in Somalia's Baallade Valley The Baallade Valley in Somalia reverberated with the sound of warfare on Saturday night as U.S. forces launched a series of airstrikes aimed at dismantling the presence of the Islamic State (ISIS), according to security officials. The operation, which extended over several hours, concentrated on Maraagade—an area recognized for its entrenched ISIS strongholds. The strikes were reportedly audible in regions surrounding Bosaso, a significant…

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