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Reactions from Somali Leaders Following Iran's Strike on Qatar's U.S. Base Garowe (AX) — In the unfolding tapestry of geopolitical tension, the recent missile strike by Iran on a U.S. military base in Qatar has stirred a profound response from prominent Somali leaders. Former presidents Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sharif Sheikh Ahmed have vocally condemned this act, asserting that it not only violates international law but also poses a significant threat to the…

UN and OIC Leaders Strongly Condemn Attack on Somali Presidential Convoy Mogadishu, known for both its beauty and complexity, became the stage of yet another tragic episode. On Tuesday, the calm was shattered by an attack on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's convoy. The assault in the heart of the city has drawn intense international attention and sparked statements of condemnation from global leaders. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, upon hearing of the harrowing events, expressed deep…

The Union of Chadian Journalists, alongside a coalition of international advocacy organizations, has raised grave concerns over the recent arbitrary arrests of two prominent journalists in Chad. This alarming trend appears to be part of a more extensive governmental clampdown on dissenting voices within the nation. Among the detained is Olivier Monodji, a correspondent for Radio France International. Alongside him, another journalist affiliated with State television faces similar circumstances. Reports suggest their…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the heart of the Doolow district in the Gedo region, a resonant outcry has emerged from the corridors of the Jubbaland regional parliament. The lawmakers’ ire is directed toward a recent incident they describe as an unprovoked and provocative assault by Somali federal forces on the very core of the local government machinery in Bardhere. One dramatic event in the ongoing tale of Somalia's political complexities? Or a tipping point in an already strained relationship? Amidst the fervor of a press…

Mogadishu (AX) — Jubbaland's leadership, alongside its representatives in Somalia's federal Parliament, have declared their opposition to a newly sanctioned law that establishes the Independent National Electoral Commission. They argue it breaches constitutional principles and excludes them from pivotal discussions.On Saturday, a statement emerged from the corridors of power in Jubbaland, decrying the parliamentary proceedings as "unlawful" due to the absence of their own lawmakers and those from Northeastern State during…

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa and Somalia have vehemently denounced Israel's recent assault on Iran, asserting that it endangers regional stability. In a late Saturday statement, the South African Foreign Ministry remarked, "This strike is an intolerable breach of Iran's sovereignty." The ministry added that alongside the atrocities in Gaza, Israel’s relentless attacks on Lebanon and its ongoing annexation of the West Bank have cultivated a dire humanitarian catastrophe in the Middle East. The call for an immediate…

Somali Clerics Criticize Ethiopia's Pact with Somaliland, Advocate for Stronger Egyptian Relations Mogadishu (AX) — A cadre of influential Somali religious leaders has vociferously denounced Ethiopia’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the self-declared North Western of Somaliaregion. They have also expressed resounding support for Somalia’s burgeoning ties with Egypt. Convening on a Sunday in Mogadishu, these clerics characterized Ethiopia’s actions as aggressive, rallying for a cohesive front to contest this…