Somalia

Baidoa (AX) — On a somber Saturday night in Baidoa, the heart of Somalia's Bay region, a respected elder and peacemaker, Yaqub Hassan Haji, met a tragic end at the hands of gunmen brandishing pistols.The crime unfolded in the Bardale area, and the culprits made their escape before law enforcement could intervene.In response, local authorities sprang into action, detaining several suspects connected to the heinous act. Despite these efforts, no group has stepped forward to shoulder the blame.The elder’s grieving family has…

How Digital Banking is Transforming Somalia's Economy MOGADISHU, Somalia - The digital tidal wave sweeping through banking is poised to reshape Somalia's economic landscape, which is currently on an upswing thanks to improved security in various locales. Somalia's National Digital ID initiative aims to revolutionize banking services, spurred on by a collaboration between the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and the Somali Bankers Association (SBA). Abdiwali Tima'adde, the top honcho at NIRA, believes…

MOGADISHU, Somalia – The political scene in Somalia is heating up with tensions brewing within the Senate. Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdullahi announced that the seat of Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Salah Ahmed Jama is now vacant due to his regular absence, which has sparked division among lawmakers. Jama, an influential player in President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's government, is in hot water for skipping four consecutive Senate meetings, a violation of the Senate's Standing Orders and the country's constitution. The Senate…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama slammed an attempt to kick him out of his Senate spot, tagging it as uncalled-for, upholding that it breaks all sorts of constitutional rules. Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdillahi held the view that Jama had essentially abandoned his role after he was missing from four back-to-back sittings. On October 13, Jama voiced his concerns, pointing a finger at the Speaker for overstepping his bounds. "It's unsettling," Jama voiced, "that the Speaker is going down a…

UNITED NATIONS, United States: In a powerful statement on Saturday, forty nations contributing to the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon expressed their "strong condemnation" of recent violence directed at the peacekeepers."These acts must cease immediately, and a thorough investigation is imperative," declared a joint statement shared on X by the Polish UN mission, with signatures from key players like Indonesia, Italy, and India, among others.Other countries lending their support include Ghana, Nepal, Malaysia, Spain,…

This image, courtesy of the Defense Department, features Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher J. Chambers on the left, and Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram on the right. Image is credited to Department of Defense/AP. Tragically, the investigation into the drowning of two Navy SEALs off Somalia's coast reveals these incidents were preventable. They found a deficit in adequate training and vague instructions on flotation practices at fault. As night fell, the mission was to intercept…

"FILE - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi makes a gesture during a press briefing in Cairo, Egypt, on October 25, 2023." (AP Photo, Christophe Ena, Pool, File) Somalia has announced that Egypt has proposed sending peacekeeping troops to its territory, offering support as the mandate of the existing African Union peacekeepers is winding down. President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi was present at a summit in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, where he, alongside Somalia and Eritrea's leaders, vowed to enhance cooperation for…

On October 5, 2024, armored UNIFIL vehicles left a base in Marjayoun, Lebanon to keep vigil at the volatile Lebanon-Israel boundary. Remarkably, the Israeli military has targeted the UN’s peacekeepers in Lebanon twice in just two days, the United Nations reports. On Thursday, Israeli forces fired multiple rounds at a UNIFIL guard tower, wounding two peacekeepers. Again on Friday, another assault on a surveillance tower injured two additional personnel. That a UN nation would shoot at peacekeeping forces is nearly…

BRICS+: A New Chapter Under Russia's 2024 Chairmanship BRICS+, encompassing Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is accelerating its influence under Russia's 2024 presidency. Its agenda to expand the bloc is steadily diminishing Western influence in the Global South while enhancing financial prowess through the New Development Bank. Over this year, BRICS has fortified economic ties, especially within Asia and Africa, and has been fervent in advocating the shift from the U.S. dollar in global…

In Garowe, nestled within Somalia's vast terrain, unemployment gnaws particularly fiercely at the youth. Amid this bleak landscape, a young trailblazer named Mohamed Qasim emerges with a heart full of ambition and a keen eye for solutions. Once a business administration student embroiled in the storm of job scarcity and nepotism's grip, Mohamed boldly charted his own course by launching Adeege Multi Services. His visionary enterprise seamlessly bridges the gap between workers armed with skills—think electricians,…