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Northeastern State Troops Successfully Recapture Major ISIS Strongholds in a Landmark Offensive

In the rugged landscapes of Somalia's Al Miskad mountain range, a fierce battle is unfolding, as Northeastern State forces embark on what appears to be their most ambitious military endeavor against ISIS to date. Nestled in this treacherous terrain, the insurgents have long found refuge, plotting their malicious schemes away from prying eyes. But that time, it seems, is coming to a close. The operation, which kicked off in earnest earlier this week, has been nothing short of a whirlwind—plumes of determination and grit in…

US Erases $1.1 Billion of Somalia’s Debt in a Landmark Financial Deal

In a significant move, Somalia has announced the cancellation of over $1.1 billion in loans, roughly a quarter of their outstanding debt. Wow, isn't that a breath of fresh air? This declaration follows a string of similar commitments by lenders, freeing Somalia from financial shackles. The burden originated chiefly during Siad Barre's authoritarian rule, the aftermath of which led to civil chaos lasting three decades. The saga of heavy debt continued to loom large until now. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud described the…

Somalia Secures Landmark Climate Financing to Promote Sustainable Initiatives

Somalia Scores Groundbreaking Climate Grant to Propel Eco-Friendly Farming Solutions MOGADISHU, Somalia – The narrative of Somalia's future took a turn during the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) Board meeting from October 21 to 24, 2024, in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea. Amid the discussions emerged a game-changer for Somalia's farming sector: an ambitious climate adaptation initiative known as "Climate Resilient Agriculture in Somalia (Ugbaad)." This project, set to revolutionize how Somalia tackles agricultural challenges,…

Government of Sudan, rebel groups sign landmark peace agreement

The Sudanese government and rebel groups on Saturday had a colorless peace deal aimed at ending decades of war in which hundreds of thousands died. Ululs and cheers sounded one by one, representatives of the transitional government and rebel groups signed the agreement, a year after the peace talks began, at a ceremony in the…

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