Somalia

Hormuud Salaam Foundation Unveils New Scholarship Winners for 2024 MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Hormuud Salaam Foundation is elated to introduce its 2024 scholarship champions. These esteemed awards are the fruits of a fierce competition created by a scheme dedicated to nurturing academic stars. Thirty brilliant minds have secured full scholarships, rising to the top of an extensive application process marked by fairness and thorough assessment. The fortunate recipients will enjoy full backing, including coverage for tuition,…

Central Command, responsible for orchestrating U.S. military actions in the chaotic Middle East arena, announced that they struck Houthi-held weapons systems, bases, and other vital essentials. Word from the Houthi broadcasters claims that the heart of Yemen, Sanaa, felt the brunt of these hits. On a Monday not far gone, the Houthis proudly declared they'd downed a U.S.-crafted MQ-9 Reaper drone that happened to be soaring the Yemeni skies. The U.S. military fessed up to losing one of its unmanned birds. The previous…

Hargeisa(AX) — Recently, President Muse Bihi of North Western State of Somalia directed sharp criticism at the renowned band, Xidigaha Geeska. He accused them of belittling the valor of soldiers who faced incarceration defending North Western State of Somalia’s autonomy. Famous for their daring lyrics, the band has unleashed a string of tracks not only lambasting Bihi's government but also targeting his Kulmiye political faction.Addressing a gathering of constitutional law students at Hargeisa University, Bihi underscored…

Swan praised Turkey for its role in easing tensions over the Red Sea access agreement, a pact causing friction between Somalia and Ethiopia with North Western State of Somalia in the mix. "I appreciate Turkey's mediation efforts, particularly the dialogues hosted in Ankara during July and August," he commented. He urged Ethiopia and Somalia to approach diplomatic talks earnestly and steer clear of moves that could escalate matters. "This is vital given the possible negative fallout for the region's stability, especially…

MOGADISHU, Somalia, October 4, 2024 – The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) is relieved to announce that journalist Luqman Sheikh Abdullahi Kerow was set free on the evening of October 4, following an over 24-hour confinement by the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in Luuq town. Just around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Arlaadi Media Network reporter found himself in the clutches of NISA at their Luuq facility. The drama unfolded after Luqman's Facebook declaration about "the imminent…

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (AXADLE) – Heartbreaking news emerged from the Ethiopian Embassy in Djibouti, confirming the loss of 48 Ethiopian souls after a fateful boat mishap on October 1, 2024. The tragedy unfolded with two severely overloaded boats ferrying 320 hopefuls from Yemen to Djibouti. “All the unfortunate souls involved in this calamity were Ethiopians,” declared the embassy after on-site verification. Fortunately, 197 survivors were salvaged and safely transported to the global refugee haven in Obock. A few days…

Erik ten Hag has entered his third season steering the helm at Manchester United.As the final whistle loomed at Estadio do Dragao, Erik ten Hag seemed to be flirting with disaster.Manchester United, after squandering a two-goal advantage against Porto, were on the brink of a dispiriting loss.Although such a defeat might not have marked the end of Ten Hag's tenure at Old Trafford, it surely would have put his role on a precarious precipice.Yet, just when fate seemed sealed, Harry Maguire rose like a salmon to head home a…

Here's a snapshot of Türkiye's seismic research vessel, Oruç Reis, cruising through Türkiye on October 3, 2024. (AA Photo) Mogadishu (AX) – A grand send-off awaits Turkey’s cutting-edge Oruc Reis research ship this Saturday in Istanbul. Alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, key officials from Somalia will grace the farewell event. The Oruc Reis is embarking on a mission to explore seabeds off Somalia's shores, searching for hidden oil and gas. Somalia's Petroleum Minister, Abdirisak Omar Mohamed, Somali…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Anticipation builds as the Turkish ship Oruc Reis heads to Somalia soon, kicking off vital oil exploration along the 3,333 kilometers of coastline, officials relay. Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar mentioned the vessel's weekend departure after securing necessary approvals for this East African mission. During an October 2 conference in Ankara, the minister revealed the deployment. Turkey, a significant player in Somalia's security and development, aims to aid the nation grappling with…

Mogadishu (AX) – Somalia's Himilo Qaran party is sending out a clarion call to the country's leaders: steer clear of political maneuvers that could deepen the ongoing turmoil, especially when it comes to extending governmental terms.Helmed by former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, the opposition faction laid out a seven-point statement this Thursday during a gathering in Mogadishu. This declaration emerges as the National Consultative Council (NCC) continues its powwow with top brass from federal and regional…