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Mogadishu (AX) - Ethiopia has squashed rumors about bailing on the Red Sea pact with North Western of Somalia. The Prime Minister's Office hopped onto X (the platform previously known as Twitter) on Wednesday, labeling the social media buzz about their MOU with North Western of Somalia as bogus. "The sole source for official updates on local, regional, and global affairs is the PMO's sanctioned outlets. We advise folks to stay sharp and steer clear of phony info abusing our emblem," said the post. On Tuesday, an alleged…

AXADLE, Somalia - Northeastern State's administration refutes claims that IS-Somalia is amplifying its presence in the north, stressing that security forces have successfully managed to suppress the militants' activities. Just last week, the U.S. identified IS-Somalia as a significant danger in the Horn of Africa, referencing the leadership and sway of its Emir, Mumin, rumored to have perished in a recent airstrike in Northeastern State territory. IS-Somalia holds a minor foothold in the Golis mountains of the Bari region,…

The U.S. armed forces claim they had no role in the purported demise of two Cuban medics, whom the al-Shabab insurgents assert were slain following an American air raid in Somalia this February.The most recent civilian damage assessment report, released quarterly by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), verifies that American forces executed an airstrike near Jilib on February 15, but refutes the allegation that this strike led to the deaths of the doctors."On February 17, 2024, the command received a solitary report from an online…

Somalia's National Army, backed by global allies, took down over 20 al-Shabaab fighters, including three key figures, in an airstrike in the Calmadow Mountains on May 26. The operation aimed at halting an imminent attack and left several others wounded. The following day, the Northeastern State government challenged this statement. Minister of Information Mohamud Ayidi Dirir insisted that Northeastern State forces were in control of the area, disputing the federal government's claim of conducting the strike due to their…

In a recent address to the Somali community in Kenya, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia highlighted the current Federal Parliament's crucial role in achieving significant national milestones, contrasting it sharply with its predecessor. Barre emphasized that without the current Somali Parliament, the government would not have been able to secure relief from the arms embargo, achieve debt forgiveness, or join the East African Community, accomplishments that were unattainable under the previous administration.…

The Ethiopian government has admitted to neglecting the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland. Amid international pressure, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration failed to enforce the agreement, leaving diplomats in Addis Ababa concerned. Diplomatic sources revealed that Ethiopia assured Western diplomats of its commitment to upholding the territorial integrity and political unity of the Federal Republic of Somalia in line with the African Union Charter and international laws. Ethiopia clarified to…

The undisclosed source in the military leaked a report that resulted in immediate disciplinary measures. This incident sparked debates about Somaliland's foreign relations, especially with Western nations.The military reiterated its neutral stance in politics, highlighting that foreign policy falls under the jurisdiction of the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Abdillahi stated, "We regret any confusion caused and assure our international and local partners that our foreign relations are based on peaceful cooperation and adherence…

In its annual report published this week, the US State Department made a condemnatory assessment of the past year: arbitrary arrests, poor conditions in prisons ... But for Conakry's Minister of Information and Communications Amara Somparé, this report is not serious. .