Somalia

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Somaliland's Determined Pursuit of Red Sea Access Amid Neighborly Strains HARGEISA, Somalia - Somaliland, the self-declared independent region, has reiterated that their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia regarding access to the Red Sea is nearly finalized. Only the legal formalities await completion now. Essa Kayd, the Foreign Affairs and International Relations Minister, shared this update with diplomats in Hargeisa. He deemed the advancement as 'momentous and imminent.' Months back, Kayd indicated the…

This measure impacts several crucial districts like Hamar Weyne, Hamar Jajab, Waberi, Wadajir, and the Jazeera locale in Dharkeynleey. These areas, situated near the airport, have experienced significant growth in recent times, raising alarms about aviation safety and security challenges. "Any breach of this directive will now result in legal repercussions," Salah Dheere stated, underlining the administration's dedication to upholding the new regulations. This action is part of a broader effort to enhance security for…

PM Hamza's Visit to Baidoa Amid Ethiopian Troop Controversy BAIDOA, Somalia - On Wednesday, amidst growing discord over the Ethiopian military presence, Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, embarked on a significant trip to Baidoa. The trip comes in the wake of worsening ties between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu. Somalia's government remains firm that Ethiopian forces will not participate in the new endeavor named the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). However, this decision faces…

Nairobi (AFP) – Djibouti has put forward a port-sharing arrangement with Ethiopia, aiming to lower the friction between Ethiopia and Somalia, two adversaries in the Horn of Africa. The disagreement between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa has considerably escalated since Ethiopia inked a contentious maritime agreement in January with Somaliland, a self-declared independent region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allows Ethiopia, one of the world's substantial landlocked nations, to gain seafaring access. However, Somalia…

James Rodriguez bagged a goal and crafted another as Colombia sealed a tricky 2-1 win over Argentina at home on Tuesday in their World Cup qualifier.Yerson Mosquera broke the deadlock at Estadio Metropolitano, nodding in a header from close range after Rodriguez delivered a pinpoint cross from the left.Nico Gonzalez leveled the score for the reigning World Cup and Copa America champs by pouncing on a stray Rodriguez pass, darting into the area, and slipping the ball past Camilo Vargas.Rodriguez redeemed himself by netting a…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, alongside the World Health Organisation, have sounded the alarm on the current mpox outbreak in Africa. They've classified it as a health emergency. The epidemic, originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now seeped into neighboring nations. According to Fitch, seven countries have verified mpox cases: Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda. In a cautionary note, Fitch warned investors about potential under-reporting,…

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Baidoa (AX) — On Wednesday, Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre led a delegation to Baidoa to engage in discussions aimed at bolstering federal-state relations with Southwest regional leaders. The Prime Minister and his team were received at the airport by Southwest state leader Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen and several members of his administration. "Prime Minister Barre’s visit is a concerted effort to fortify collaboration between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Southwest state. The focus will be on…

Turkey Eyes Somalia for Missile and Rocket Launch Site Turkey, in its latest strategic maneuver, is contemplating using Somalia as a launch site for missiles, as reported by Turkiye Today. This signals a burgeoning alliance between the two nations, who have seen their relationship strengthen in recent months. Considerations of defense and infrastructure projects focus on the Somali Peninsula, with Turkey’s new space ventures poised to display its military prowess on a global stage. Lately, Turkey has not only provided…