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Arab Nations Criticize Deadly Suicide Attack at Somali Military Base

International Condemnation of Suicide Bombing in Somalia In a tragic turn of events, a suicide bombing took place on Sunday near a military base in the bustling capital of Somalia, Mogadishu. This horrifying act was met with swift and strong condemnation from nations including Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Such coordinated denouncements reflect a broader commitment across the region to combatting violence and upholding peace. Egypt’s Foreign Ministry was among the first to respond, strongly denouncing…

Opposition Leaders Decry Somali Parliament Violence, Criticize Speaker’s Behavior

Mogadishu (AX) — In a tumultuous scene that echoed through the halls of Somalia's parliament, prominent opposition figures including former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire, and MP Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame have spoken out vehemently against the violent altercation that unfolded during Wednesday’s session of the House of the People. Their unified stance not only highlights the gravity of the situation but also emphasizes the urgent need for integrity within Somalia’s political…

Legislators Criticize Granting Exclusive Livestock Export Rights to Overseas Businessman

Lawmakers Challenge Exclusive Livestock Export Deal In a bold stand, about one hundred members from both chambers of Somalia's Federal Parliament openly criticized a recent government decision favoring Abu-Yasir, a foreign entrepreneur, with exclusive rights to export the country's livestock. In clear-cut words on Monday, the parliamentarians pointed fingers at President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accusing him of putting a foreigner's interest over those of local Somali traders. These traders have long been pillars in the…

Jubaland Legislators Criticize National Election Changes, Caution Against Risks to Somalia’s Unity

In Kismayo, voices of discord rang out as lawmakers from Jubaland took center stage, hurling stark criticism at Somalia's federal government on a Saturday. The heart of this fiery clash lies in accusations: actions that amplify political chasms and threaten the fragile unity of Somalia as a nation. As they gathered for strategic talks, these representatives aired grievances, warning that federal maneuvers are not merely steps but leaps toward deepening divisions and halting conversations essential for healing the rift…

Southwest Leaders Criticize Federal Authorities After Mogadishu-Baidoa Flight Cancellation

Mogadishu (AX) – On Tuesday morning, flights were unexpectedly grounded between Mogadishu and Baidoa, stranding passengers at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport. Those affected ranged from business folks and students to medical patients and even a deceased person en route to burial. No official word from the federal government explained this sudden halt but, flights did resume hours later. Spokesperson for the Southwest presidential palace, Mohamed Ali Ibrahim, slammed the move, calling it an effort to…

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