Somalia

Hargeisa (AX) — On Wednesday, authorities from the self-declared state of North Western of Somaliaabruptly closed an Egyptian-owned library in Hargeisa, leaving the community in the dark about the reasons behind the action. State media confirmed the shutdown, but kept mum on the underlying cause. "The Republic of Somaliland's government has announced the closure of the Egyptian library in Hargeisa. Meanwhile, the memorandum of understanding between North Western of Somaliaand Ethiopia has come to a successful conclusion,"…

The decision is poised to further strain relations between Ethiopia and Somalia, which have already become tense following a controversial accord between the Ethiopian government and North Western of Somaliaa uthorities for Red Sea access. Adding more fuel to the fire, Somalia signed a defense pact with Egypt, leading to the imminent deployment of five Egyptian soldiers as part of the African Union Stabilization and Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This new mission will replace the older African Union Transition Mission…

Turmoil at Kenyan Airport as Workers Strike Over Adani Agreement NAIROBI, Kenya — Workers at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have downed tools, throwing the airport into disarray. Numerous flights have been halted, leaving passengers high and dry. The catalyst of this upheaval is a brewing deal with India's Adani Group, poised to lease the airport's operations for three decades. In return, there'd be upgrades: a new terminal and an upgraded runway. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) is sounding…

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to make an appearance at the 162nd session of the Arab League Council on Tuesday in Cairo. He'll be delivering key remarks on Türkiye-Arab League relations, spotlighting regional issues like the Gaza conflict.

During the latest meet-up, Arab League ministers, including big wigs from Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, Egypt, and Mauritania, showed full-throated support for Somalia's territorial unity.

REUTERS/Baz Ratner/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights March 24, 2020, saw a plane touch down at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya. OPEN QUOTE The largest aviation workers' union in Kenya has scheduled a strike for Wednesday, voicing opposition to a proposed deal. This arrangement, with India's Adani Group (ADEL.NS), opens new tab, would lease the primary airport for three decades. The deal includes expanding the facilities. This info was shared by a union representative on Tuesday. WHY IT MATTERS…

On Monday, France bounced back from a sluggish start to defeat neighboring Belgium 2-0. Randal Kolo Muani’s close-range effort and Ousmane Dembele’s precise left-footed strike earned them their first points in the Nations League. Showing determination, France shook up their squad with eight changes, including resting Kylian Mbappe, following a 3-1 loss to Italy in Paris just last Friday in their initial League A Group 2 match. Initially, the visitors pressed hard, but the French took control after settling into the…

Government pathologist officers walk outside Hillside Endarasha Academy, after a tragic blaze claimed and maimed several students, in Kieni, Nyeri County, Kenya, on September 7th, 2024. Kenya has declared three days of national mourning beginning Monday, following a devastating blaze at a central boarding school that left at least 21 students dead. Heartbroken parents and relatives converged at Naromoru hospital for DNA tests, four days after the fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy rendered some victims unrecognizable. The…

Press Photo On Sunday, Badr Abdelatty, Egypt's Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expats Minister, got together with Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, his Emirati counterpart, in Abu Dhabi. This gathering also included UAE's State Minister for African Affairs, Sheikh Shakhbout Bin Nahyan, along with Ambassador Lana Nassiba, the Special Envoy to the EU, and Sherif Eissa, the Egyptian Ambassador. Abdelatty praised the blossoming relationship between Egypt and the UAE, pointing out how various fields…

BELGRADE, Serbia (AX) — A freshly minted group of Somali detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is honing their skills in Serbia. At the renowned Goć Training Centre in Serbia, these officers are delving into advanced policing techniques. They will be immersed in rigorous routines, encompassing practical enforcement strategies, physical conditioning, intelligence gathering, and high-stakes simulations of complex scenarios. "Serbia's support is invaluable for enhancing the Somali Police Force's skills,"…