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On May 19, families of detained Moroccans took a courageous step by submitting a formal complaint to Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They called for immediate intervention, arguing that their sons’ continued detention signals a grave violation of legal due process. These families recounted heart-wrenching tales of deception. Their sons, they assert, were lured to Somalia under the promise of legitimate employment but found themselves ensnared in a web of accusations related to terrorism. This recent appeal unfolded…

Mogadishu (AX) – On Wednesday, a significant milestone was achieved by the Federal Government of Somalia as it successfully repatriated nine young Somalis who had been detained in Algeria while attempting to migrate to Europe. This event is more than just a story of return; it underscores the complex and often heart-wrenching realities faced by many young people today. The group consisted of five young men and four young women, each with their dreams and aspirations. However, their journey took a perilous turn when they…

Somalia's Leadership Struggles: A Fragmented Nation Yearning for Unity MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a nation where hope seems perpetually on the horizon, yet just out of reach, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stands at the crossroads, facing the challenge of uniting Somalia's federal leaders. Recently, his efforts to gather all participants of the National Consultative Council (NCC) in Mogadishu have fallen short, highlighting deepening fissures within the fragile country. The initial talks, scheduled for May 2, 2025, and…

Elon Musk, the enigmatic CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has taken a prominent role in President Donald Trump’s agenda to streamline the federal government. Recently, during a conversation on X—formerly known as Twitter, which he also owns—Musk announced a significant push to dissolve the United States Agency for International Development, commonly referred to as USAID. Known for its global outreach, USAID has long been heralded as the single largest donor in the world. During a discussion that included prominent figures such as…

MOGADISHU/BERLIN - In a recent development, Somalia has agreed to bring back 20 of its citizens who ran afoul of the law in Germany, facing grave charges like murder and sexual assault. This decision emerged from powwows between the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, underscoring that the repatriation is not a dig at the larger Somali refugee family in Germany. Somalia's state minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar, in a chat with VOA Somali, stressed that these folks have…

Mogadishu (AX) — Determined to extend a welcoming hand, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud pledged to embrace Somali nationals boomeranging back from Germany. Post a notable meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Wednesday was the day for affirmations. "I'm all in for repatriating any Somali who hasn't snagged a residence permit or settled properly in Germany," Mohamud avouched to the German tabloid BILD. "We’re a changed nation. Safer, past the days of civil unrest," Mohamud stressed to BILD, echoing Somalia's rising…

The Mauritanian president on Monday afternoon in Zouerate in the country's mining center gave the start of the company Maaden Mauritania's activities for the exploitation of gold in Tiris Zemmour. The iron mines of the National Industrial and Mining Company of Mauritania are already in operation in this region in the extreme north of Mauritania.…