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Mogadishu (AX) – Gazing futureward with resolute optimism, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud underscored Somalia's unwavering dedication to amplifying its energy capabilities. This strategic tenet is pivotal for ushering in a new era of modernization and economic prosperity, he declared during his invigorating address at the Africa Energy Summit on Tuesday. As President Mohamud stood before a diverse gathering of African leaders and stakeholders, he painted an evocative picture of the Horn of Africa's abundant…

On Wednesday, the United Nations pledged a helping hand to Somalia in a bid to ramp up investments in agriculture as part of its World Food Day celebration.The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, together with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), hosted a gathering in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. The event spotlighted “food heroes” for their role in transforming the nation’s agricultural landscape, in line with the 2024 World Food Day theme: "Right to Food for a Better Life…

In a grand setting, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stepped up to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on a bustling Tuesday, September 24, 2024. (AP Photo by Richard Drew) - AP Photo/Richard DrewWith considerable spotlight, President Erdogan participated in the send-off ceremony for Turkey’s energy research vessel, Oruc Reis. This month, the ship departed towards the Somali waters, bolstered by two Turkish naval ships.Somali Energy AccordThe Oruc Reis deployment emerges from an energy…

General Michael Langley, the head of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), touched down in the States on Monday after finishing up his East Africa swing through Kenya and Somalia. A prominent US Marine Corps leader has committed to ongoing investments in Africa's security frameworks. General Langley, helming AFRICOM, emphasized that, in an increasingly intricate security landscape, the United States stands as a reliable ally dedicated to assisting African nations in forging their own path toward lasting peace and security. Gen…

Abiy Ahmed visited Ankara on Wednesday, August 19, where he met his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A visit organized on the 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The program of the meeting included military relations around the Tigrayan conflict but also obstacles to rebirth, economic…

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EUR 3.4 billion to add to the 600 million already acquired, this is the amount that the economic and monetary community of Central African countries came to Paris to seek from potential public and private creditors, during a round table two days. Cemac received 3.8 billion. The least developed sub-region on the African…