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North Western of Somalia is eager to finalize a contentious agreement with Ethiopia, hoping to secure recognition as an independent state despite Somalia's strong opposition. Celebrating its unilateral declaration of independence in 1991, North Western of Somalia seeks international recognition while pursuing a deal with Ethiopia. Under the agreement, Ethiopia would recognize North Western of Somalia as independent in exchange for leasing sea access and the construction of a military base. Negotiations are in progress,…

In Kunyabarow, South West State security forces triumphantly apprehended an Al-Shabaab official named Adan Mohamed Ali Dhayoow. Disguised in a Federal Government Army uniform, Dhayoow was armed and subsequently handed over to local security forces. The capture of Dhayoow is just one in a series of actions aimed at rooting out Al-Shabaab militants in the Bay region. A dozen members of the group were recently seized in military operations in and around Baidoa, the interim headquarters of South West Somalia. These operations…

In Beledweyne, the ceremony to swear in Ugas Yusuf Ugaas Hassan Ugaas Khalif, leader of the Hawadle elders, is set for May 13, 2024. The event will draw a large crowd, with attendees such as federal lawmakers, NISA director Abdullahi Mohamed Ali Sanbaloshe, and clan elders descending on the town for the festive occasion. To ensure safety during the event, armed forces maintain a strong presence in Beledweyne's streets due to past attacks by al-Shabab. Situated approximately 300 kilometers north of Mogadishu, Beledweyne has…

Minneapolis is preparing to reveal "Common Currents," a fresh public art piece that pays tribute to the legacy of the late Hussein Samatar, well-known for uniting cultures in the city's lively community. Scheduled for May 28, "Samatar Crossing" will pay homage to the initial Somali-American to hold public office in Minneapolis. The art display will honor the diverse paths of the local populace. The installation consists of two sculptures on opposite ends of the bridge, showcasing vibrant steel panels adorned with poetry from…

The North African nation of Libya serves as a crucial passage for migrants attempting to reach Europe in search of better opportunities, according to TRT Afrika. A total of 107 migrants, including women and children, were rescued from confinement in a southeastern Libyan town, as per a security officer's statements on Monday. Spokesperson Walid Alorafi of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Benghazi revealed that the migrants had been held captive for as long as seven months with the desire to travel to Europe.…

The President of the DRC will be in Paris on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30, 2024. A two-day official visit to France includes a ceremony at Les Invalides, meetings with political authorities at the Elysée Palace, National Assembly, and Senate, an economic forum, and a meeting with the Congolese diaspora. This marks Félix Tshisekedi's first official visit to France.

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on an Eritrean official it accused of being involved in serious human rights violations in the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, where thousands of people have been killed and more 2 million displaced people.…

Algiers has decided to recall its ambassador to Rabat for consultation. While the two countries are in conflict with the issue of Western Sahara, Algeria has not at all appreciated the Moroccan ambassador's withdrawal from the UN on the right of self-determination for the Kabyle people. It was during a virtual meeting with…

Five dead in morning bomb blast targeting senior Somalia police official MOGADISHU, Somalia - A senior police commander survived a serious bombing in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, officials said, in an attack that comes just three months after assuming his security responsibilities in this country in the Horn of Africa. Colonel Farhan Mohamud Adan aka Qarole, was targeted by a massive explosion…

A local Guinean official, who passed from the ruling party to the opposition, was sentenced on Thursday, July 9, to three years and four months in prison for "insulting the head of state", after declaring that only weapons could drive Alpha Condé out of power. The condemnation of opponents has recurred in Guinea since the controversial re-election of President Condé in October 2020.…