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The Somali Police Force notifies residents in the capital and nearby areas that as of today, June 18, 2024, vehicles lacking license plates cannot ply the streets of the capital, according to a statement from the Banadir region's general police division. This prohibition addresses the rising number of unmarked vehicles cruising Mogadishu's thoroughfares. Many of these belong to soldiers, officers, and government staff. Their lack of proper licensing has spurred significant security concerns, adding to the city's unrest.…

Somalia: Northeastern State Snags Weapons and Narcotics in Garowe AXADLE, Somalia - On Sunday, Northeastern State showcased an assortment of confiscated weapons and drugs from recent busts in Garowe, the northern state's seat of power in Somalia. Governor Abdirahman Haji Abshir of Nugal stated a civilian perished and two others were injured during the raid. He emphasized that security remains vigilant in rooting out criminal riffraff in the area. The governor mentioned they've eradicated unauthorized weapons in Garowe,…

Northeastern State Prohibits Plastic Bags AXADLE, Somalia - Taking a robust stance on environmental preservation, Northeastern State's president, Said Abdullahi Deni, has outlawed the import, sale, and use of plastic bags in the region. Pioneering this endeavor, Deni is the first regional leader to champion this initiative, matching similar efforts worldwide. Struggling against climate change's harsh impacts, Somalia has endured frequent droughts and torrential downpours resulting in flooding and famine, presenting…

Mohamed Omar, formerly of Halifax Wanderers, now plays in the USL Championship with San Antonio. He has been called up to represent Somalia, marking a potential start to his national team career at 25. Omar could debut for Somalia against Mozambique or Botswana in upcoming World Cup qualifiers on June 7 and June 10. Since joining San Antonio this season, he has made eight appearances, including a match against Monterey Bay where he faced former Wanderer Morey Doner. A former MLS SuperDraft pick, Omar spent two seasons with…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - It might take a bit longer earlier than the newly elected members of the Lower House are sworn in because the train nears its finish within the Federal Republic of Somalia, it has now emerged, following latest disputes between the election group and quite a lot of states. As of Tuesday, Galmadug, South West, North Western of Somaliaand Banadir areas had accomplished the electoral train, which had been delayed for greater than a 12 months. The nation was alleged to full elections in March final 12…

Sudanese Prime Minister Hamdok warns of cracks in army, calls for unity Khartoum, Sudan - Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said the cracks in the military were "deeply worrying" as he called for reconciliation between civilians and factions in the military interested in the country's politics. The prime minister, who took over after the military expelled Omar al-Bashir in 2019, made the…

NISA boss accused of meddling as cracks emerge in Somalia's electoral committees MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's request to hold elections within the next two months in accordance with the pre-election agreement could delay further given the issues surrounding the composition of the electoral committee, which is vital for the overall organization and execution of indirect ballots. . In an…

Cracks within the African Union earlier than John Mahama's arrival in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - There have been reviews of divisions within the African Union over the continued peace talks within the Federal Republic of Somalia, which have been topic to political upheavals in the previous few months following the tip of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo's time period. Farmajo…

Amid cracks in the military, Al-Shabaab is cutting down terrorist assaults in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The al-Qaeda-linked group, Al-Shabaab, has renewed assaults in Somalia after weeks of relative peace mixed with political intrigues and divisions inside the Somali Nationwide Military , which was precipitated by political variations within the nation. On Sunday, the group…