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Mogadishu (AX) — On Thursday, Abdirisakh Omar Mohamed, Somalia's Petroleum and Minerals Minister, divulged that Turkey is gearing up to start deep-sea oil drilling in Somali waters by April 2025.In a conversation with Somali National Television, the minister remarked on the ongoing preparations, underscoring the oil sector's tremendous potential to alleviate poverty and stimulate economic growth in Somalia."There are 13 offshore oil sites in regions like Jubbaland, Galmudug, Southwest, and Hirshabelle slated for drilling,"…

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,"…