new

Dubai (AX) - On Thursday, Somali Ambassador Hussein Halane handed over his credentials to Saif Abdulla Alshamisi, the Assistant Undersecretary for Protocol Affairs at the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Dubai. The Emirati dignitary conveyed his best wishes to the ambassador for a fruitful tenure and the bolstering of relations and cooperation between Somalia and the UAE. Ambassador Halane voiced his honor in serving as his nation's representative in the UAE, a country revered regionally and globally, owing much to…

Dhusamareb (AX) - President Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qor-Qor of Galmudug Regional State shook up his Council of Ministers on Wednesday, with the forthcoming regional leadership elections drawing nearer. He tapped Abdiweli Abdullahi Jama for the role of Minister of Health and Social Welfare, while appointing Abdinur Mohamud Mohamed as the new Minister of Transport and Aviation, and Abdiwahab Sheikh Abukar Noor as the Minister of Youth and Sports. Additionally, Abdirisaaq Mohamed Jama stepped into the position of Minister of State…

 Isniin, Juun, 3, 2024 (AX) - Wasiirka arrimaha dibadda ee Soomaaliya, Axmed Macalin Fiqi, ayaa u safray magaalada New York ee dalka Mareykanka si uu ugu ololeeyo in Soomaaliya ay xubin ka noqoto Golaha Ammaanka ee Qaramada Midoobay.Tallaabadan ayaa imaaneysa ka hor doorashada soo socota ee xubnaha golaha amaanka, oo la qorsheeyay 6-da June inta lagu guda jiro kalfadhiga 78-aad ee golaha guud ee Qaramada Midoobay.Booqashada Wasiir Fiqi ee New York ayaa qeyb ka ah dadaallo ballaaran oo diblumaasiyadeed oo lagu doonayo in…

In a recent Twitter Space gathering, Somalia’s National Security Advisor, Hussein Sheikh Ali, announced that troops from Djibouti, Kenya, Uganda, and Burundi are set to replace the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) when they depart by the end of December 2024. Once ATMIS leaves, Ethiopian troops will not be involved in the AU forces in Somalia. Talks are ongoing with international allies about deploying multinational troops for a year starting in January 2025. The specifics of the new mission and troop…

Back in December 2002, George W. Bush hosted leaders from Kenya and Ethiopia at the White House post the 9/11 attacks to discuss fighting terrorism. Bush hailed them as allies against terrorism, emphasizing the need for global cooperation. Moi and Zenawi expressed their support for the cause, with Zenawi's rhetoric being more forceful, stating that terrorism represented outdated values. Zenawi was then chosen as the key player in the fight against terrorism in the Horn of Africa, particularly focusing on Somalia. However,…

In Mogadishu, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre separately met with UN envoy James Christopher Swan. President Mohamud and Swan discussed deepening collaboration between the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations, particularly in the realms of aid, peace, and security. President Hassan Sheikh shared with Ambassador James Swan the government's endeavors in combating terrorism, fostering economic growth, and advancing the overall progress of the nation. He expressed hopes…

The Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNSOM, James Swan, landed in Mogadishu to bolster stabilization efforts. His main focus is to assist the Somali government and its people in advancing peace, security, development, and state-building priorities. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Swan on May 14. Before arriving in Mogadishu, Swan had detailed meetings with UN headquarters leadership. He previously served as the special representative for Somalia and head of UNSOM from…

In a grand gesture, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan accepted the credentials from Somalia's new ambassador, Fathudin A. Mohamed. Ambassador Mohamed formally presented his credentials to President Erdoğan, expressing gratitude for Turkey's unwavering support to Somalia. Last April, Somalia appointed Mohamed as its ambassador to Turkey, a move that strengthened diplomatic ties between the two nations. This appointment was just one of ten new ambassadors sent out by Somalia as part of a wider diplomatic strategy for the…

Somalia's NTP 2025-2029 will replace the National Development Plan (NDP-9) starting Jan. 1, 2025. The prime minister emphasized that the NTP signifies a new era of governance in Somalia. This plan focuses on utilizing resources and people's skills to achieve sustainable development. "The NTP showcases an innovative approach that emphasizes practical actions and real change for our nation's improvement." "This strategy aims to develop specific plans to invest in agriculture, fisheries, livestock, roads, bridges, ports,…

In Mogadishu, Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloolshe, the head of the Somali National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA), revealed new leadership adjustments within the Banadir region today. Sanbaloolshe decided to replace Muhidin Warbac as the head of the security agency in Banadir. Instead, he chose Abdifatah Ibrahim Shaweye, a former NISA deputy, for the position. Additionally, Warbac was reassigned to serve as NISA's security assistant while Abdulkadir Hayow was appointed as the new commander of Aden Adde…