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Somalia: Opposition Sets Conditions for Dialogue with Outgoing President Hassan Sheikh MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a country where silence speaks as loudly as words, the opposition leaders are now ready to step into the dialogue with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The invitation to meet on June 15th comes after a period of resistance. The hints of a warming dialogue signify a crucial opportunity to address the tangled web of issues in the Horn of Africa. This communication, shared by the National Salvation Forum—an alliance…

The Eagle S: Navigating Through Shadows of International Tension In a significant development, an oil tanker linked to what is often referred to as Russia's "shadow fleet" has been granted permission to depart Finland's waters. This vessel has drawn considerable attention amid ongoing investigations into its potential involvement in the sabotage of vital undersea Baltic cables. The Finnish police confirmed this information, stating that the Eagle S, which operates under the flag of the Cook Islands, had been held in Finnish…

In a stirring moment of political grace, President of North Western State of Somalia, Muse Bihi Abdi, lauded Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, the newly elected leader, following his emphatic victory. He promised a calm and orderly handover of authority to his successor. This pledge, made at the heart of Hargeisa’s Presidential Palace, felt as much a call to unity as it was an acknowledgment of political reality. President Bihi seized the moment to express gratitude towards his supporters within the Kulmiye Party,…

Erdogan announced a transformative shift for the once conflict-ridden Somali region, saying it will now be heralded for growth, prosperity, and peace thanks to the discoveries by Oruc Reis. Under a deal inked in March between Türkiye’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and Somalia’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, the ship will conduct seismic surveys in Somali waters. Around 11 a.m. (0800GMT), the vessel set sail through the Istanbul Straits after making its entrance from the Black Sea, cruising past…

As part of the presidential election scheduled for October 18, a joint mission between diplomats and partners from Guinea left Conakry yesterday, Friday, after spending a few days there. The aim is to try to restore trust between all the actors involved in the electoral process, but also to look closely at the status of the preparations for an inclusive, fair and equitable vote. At the end of their mission, envoys from the UN, the African Union and ECOWAS, despite their smiles, leave Conakry with some concern and not…