Somalia

The Hobyo-Port Initiative (Courtesy of MyProperty) Pretty recently, Turkish builders have been all about turning African air and sea ports into some real head-turners. Summa Construction is knee-deep in airport ventures in Nigeria. Meanwhile, Metag Holding, hailing from Ankara, inked a $70 million blueprint to spruce up Hobyo Port, Somalia's mighty second-largest. These Turkish enterprises are grabbing the spotlight with their big plays in boosting African airwaves and waterways. "Metag Holding's freshly inked pact looks…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Following a whirlwind of tension, Somalia's Upper Chamber has welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama back into the fold. This turn of events comes after a weekend that saw his position in limbo due to alleged breaches of several Standing Orders and legislative norms, which led to his position being declared vacant by the assembly's leadership. The decision to remove Jama stemmed from Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdullahi's use of Standing Orders. These rules stipulate replacing any member who…

In an intense UEFA Nations League Group A3 fixture, Jamie Leweling netted his maiden goal, guiding Germany to a slim 1-0 victory over the Netherlands on Monday night.The German squad initially thought they’d kicked things off with a dream start at home, thanks to a swift goal by Leweling, thwarted in the third minute by an offside ruling from the VAR.Unfazed, the home team upped the ante, forcing the Dutch squad onto the defensive. Despite dominating, Maximilian Mittelstadt's promising encounter with goalkeeper Bart…

At the helm: Former Somali Foreign Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Issa Awad, didn't mince his words while criticizing Somalia’s freshly minted alliance with Egypt and Eritrea, calling it a reckless shot in the dark. Below: Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea's leaders clasp hands during a diplomatic rendezvous. Ahmed Issa Awad has thrown caution to the wind, cautioning that Somalia's new alliance with Egypt and Eritrea was hasty and destined to be short-lived. He pointed out the vast chasm in their governing styles and clashing…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Egypt and Sudan have firmly squashed a fresh accord about the Nile’s waters ratified under the Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA). This has charged up a simmering rift in the Horn of Africa. With six upstream nations giving the nod to the pact this week, tensions among Nile-dependent countries are now bubbling over. The majestic Nile traces its beginnings to both Lake Victoria and the Ethiopian Highlands. Historically heavyweight players, Cairo and Khartoum stressed that the new deal…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a bold move, the Banadir regional administration gave the boot to Ali Fahle, the commissioner of Hodan district, and a bunch of his team for a solid 45-day timeout due to allegedly slacking off.This shake-up came hot on the heels of an evaluation ride along, helmed by Mohamed Ahmed Diriye (known as Yabooh), the deputy commissioner for security and politics in the Banadir Region, who took a gander at how things were ticking over in the Hodan, Wabari, Howlwadag, and Hamar-Jajab districts in Mogadishu.Yabooh…

Mogadishu (AX) — Fierce fighting erupted on Monday in Mudug, leading to the deaths of four individuals and injuring 11 more, as reported by local sources. In nearby villages around Do'oleey, two opposing clan militias from Adado and Galkayo got into a skirmish. This feud over grazing territory blew up into a tragic brawl. As of now, Galmudug's regional authorities have remained mum on this chaotic incident.Disputes between clans are a dime a dozen in Mudug and Galgaduud, often sparked by tangled claims of land. These…

Saudi Arabia, spearheaded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), is an active player in global humanitarian and relief efforts. Their primary aim is to lend a hand to anyone in need, irrespective of their origins, while fostering a sense of collective human kinship.The Kingdom is a strong supporter of international and UN programs designed to lessen the impact of calamities and emergencies. Their contributions have played a crucial role in easing hardships, enhancing living standards, and striving…

In Kismayo, United Nations envoy James Swan and Jubbaland's head honcho, Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe), shook hands and dove into Somalia's political big picture. They chewed over state-building, the quagmire with Al-Shabaab, and the prep work for the upcoming National Consultative Council (NCC) hoo-ha.Mogadishu (AX) — On a Sunday powwow, James Swan, the UN's point person, nudged Jubbaland's President Ahmed Madobe back into Somalia's National Consultative Council. They focused their chat on building an effective state and…

Mogadishu (AX) — On Sunday, the Jubbaland Darwish forces stormed into action in Lower Jubba, launching a sweeping offensive that wrested control from the strong grip of Al-Shabab.With valor and precision, the second battalion of the Jubbaland Darwish army executed a calculated strike on Al-Shabab's positions. In a dazzling display of military strategy, they liberated pivotal villages like Cag Liba, Libaaley, and Dalnaje—strongholds held in a firm clutch by Al-Shabab for ages."The second brigade made significant gains,"…