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The recent vote by the United Nations General Assembly regarding Ukraine has unfurled a complex tapestry of diplomacy, showcasing the contrasting positions of member states amidst an ongoing conflict. In a remarkable display, the Assembly underwent a momentous decision-making process, resulting in approval of two competing resolutions—one painstakingly crafted by Ukraine and the other initiated by the United States. The Ukrainian resolution, gaining the support of numerous European nations, served as a staunch condemnation…

Friday, February 14, 2025 FILE - Speaker of SSC-Khaatumo Parliament, Jama Yasin Warsame Mogadishu (AX) — Change is often the subtle heartbeat of progress. The SSC-Khaatumo Parliament has embarked on a noteworthy venture by initiating a constitutional drafting committee, a move aimed at sculpting the region’s governance structure. The journey is anything but pedestrian. What challenges lie ahead as they chart a course towards legislative autonomy? Speaker Jama Yasin Warsame addressing the Parliament The…

Kismayo (AX) — In a recent development, former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and ex-Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire shared their congratulations with the freshly inaugurated 3rd Jubbaland Parliament. The selection ceremony took place in Kismayo this week, marking an important chapter in the region's governance. The 75-member legislative body, chosen by the region's traditional elders, took their oaths in a ceremony held on Tuesday. This occasion did not go unnoticed by the Himilo Qaran Party, led by Sheikh…

Mogadishu (AX) — A delegation from the Somali government, spearheaded by Internal Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismael Fartaag, is participating in the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly from November 4-7, 2024, in Glasgow, United Kingdom. This annual gathering has attracted over a thousand high-ranking law enforcement professionals from around the globe. They have come together to tackle urgent security challenges and to select new leadership for INTERPOL. “I feel privileged to represent the Federal Government of Somalia…

Mogadishu (AX) – Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe, head of Jubaland, touched down in Mogadishu on Wednesday to join the imminent National Consultative Council (NCC) powwow. The onlookers at Aden Adde International Airport brought the heat, greeting federal lawmakers, ministers, and other bigwig politicos, making it the second such welcome of the day for a regional honcho. Earlier, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen from Southwest arrived in the bustling city for the eagerly awaited NCC gathering. In just a few days, the NCC…

Mogadishu (AX) – Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, leader of Southwest regional state, landed in Mogadishu on Wednesday, ready for the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting.On arrival at Aden Adde International Airport, a welcoming committee featuring federal lawmakers, ministers, and notable political figures greeted the delegation with warm reception as they made their way to their accommodations in the bustling capital.Social media pictures highlighted the heavy military support accompanying the group,…

UNITED NATIONS, NYC (AX) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre engaged in pivotal dialogues with global dignitaries at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City. On Wednesday, Barre conversed with Molly Phee, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. Their discussions gravitated around bolstering Somalia's counterterrorism initiatives and navigating the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) wind-down. Commitment to regional stability was reaffirmed, and avenues for…

The skies may appear serene over New York this week, yet a foreboding atmosphere envelops the city as global leaders convene for the annual United Nations General Assembly. Despite the bright blue above, a heavy cloud of tension and strife shadows the proceedings. With violent conflicts erupting in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, and other regions, the sentiment among the delegates is undeniably grim. Richard Gowan, the UN Director for the Crisis Group, remarked, "It's crucial to recognize that this high-level week unfolds after…

Global Leaders Tackle Modern Challenges at U.N. Summit UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Amid a turbulent world filled with conflicts and crises, global leaders convening this week’s annual United Nations gathering face a daunting task. They must strive for unity—not just on pressing issues but on revamping the international systems established post-World War II to handle future threats. Last year, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sounded the alarm about the survival of humanity and our planet and urged leaders to…

Baidoa (AX) — The Somali Federal Government and the South West State have struck a tentative deal to cool down the intensifying friction regarding Ethiopian troops' presence. The conflict has been heating up, causing fears of greater instability. Both parties have vowed to dial down the heated remarks and will reconvene for more talks at the National Consultative Council meeting in Mogadishu later this month. General Mahad Abdirahman Adan, who heads the Somali Correctional Forces, traveled to Baidoa to spearhead the peace…