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Mogadishu (AX) – Mohamed Hassan Hiis, the Communication Director for Jubbaland Regional State, has thrown some bold accusations at Somalia's presidency. He alleges they're bankrolling a negative campaign on social media aimed squarely at Jubbaland's head honcho, Ahmed Madobe.Hiis pointed his finger at Abdiqadir Ali Dige, Villa Somalia's communications chief, claiming he's the mastermind behind this orchestrated social media blitz to tarnish Madobe's reputation. "Mr. President, can you really bank on these delegations to…

Mogadishu (AX) — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has tapped Major General Sulub Ahmed Firin to step into the role of Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation as of Tuesday. This decision is part of an ongoing administrative reorganization by the government. Firin, presently holding the reins as the Commander of the Somali Police Force, will move to his new duties, although his replacement in the police force hasn't been decided. With a robust history in national security — including previous roles as…

EDITORIAL |In the intricate labyrinth of Somali politics, both national and local leaders have a hand in the nation's upheavals. A prominent figure in this landscape is Ahmed Mohamed Islam, commonly known as Ahmed Madobe, the President of Jubaland—a pivotal Federal Member State in southern Somalia. As the end of his tenure approaches, Madobe's absence from the political arena has not gone unnoticed, prompting widespread speculation. Official channels attribute his absence to health issues abroad, but his vanishing act has…

"We want to unequivocally tell international firms: save your time when it comes to the Holhol oil field or any other resources in this area. No one holds the legitimate authority to seal such deals unless they follow the proper legal channels and gain mutual approval," Karash emphasized. Recently, the Federal Government of Somalia inked an oil exploration deal with Turkey. Turkey plans to send a ship to the Somali coastline in October to start evaluating offshore oil reserves. Though Holhol is tucked away inland and not a…

Abiy Ahmed Issues Strong Warning on Ethiopia's Sovereignty Amid Escalating Regional Tensions In the midst of rising diplomatic chills, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has cautioned against any infringement on Ethiopia's territorial autonomy. This tension primarily springs from Ethiopia's recent pact with Somaliland, a self-proclaimed independent territory within Somalia. The Somali federal government, staunchly opposed to Somaliland's statehood, has threatened to evict Ethiopian forces unless this agreement is retracted. To…

Somalia's President Declines Meeting with Ethiopia's PM in Beijing MOGADISHU, Somalia - President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has reportedly refused an audience with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during their time in Beijing, a departure from the usual trend of informal gatherings at significant global events where discussions on bilateral relations often take place. Both dignitaries attended the Forum on Africa-China Cooperation, where they were spotted engaging with numerous leaders from Africa and beyond. In the past,…

Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed topped ruling social gathering chairman ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was topped because the de facto chief of the Prosperity Party on Saturday, an outfit he used for his re-election in 2021 because the nation battled inner divisions within the Tigray area. At its first congress, the Prosperity Party selected Abiy Ahmed as its president, a place…

Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui won the gold medal in the 400 m freestyle at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, the first African title at the Olympics, on July 25. The 18-year-old swimmer created a huge surprise and already gave Tunisia a second charm. Tunisia will definitely strike a blow at the start of the Tokyo 202 Olympics. After Mohamed…

NAIROBI, Kenya - The conflict in Ethiopia could escalate in the coming weeks following strong statements from Amhara regional forces and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who blamed the Tigray Defense Force of "challenge" throughout the unilateral ceasefire declared a few weeks ago. On Tuesday, the Tigray Defense Forces, also known as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Tigray captured the southern city of Alamata, dislodging regional Amhara forces that had been in control for several months. The Tigray Defense Forces…

Abiy Ahmed: Farmajo's accomplice? NAIROBI, Kenya - For decades, unity in the Horn of Africa has been a major concern across the world, with persistent conflicts, terrorism and general political instability being some of the shortcomings that have prevented the region from making progress on the continent. the socio-economic plan. But in recent years, this approach seems to have changed…