Renewal

Arkia awaits renewal to fly over Somalia, warns of possible reroute for Thailand flights MOGADISHU — Israeli carrier Arkia says it has not yet received renewed authorization to cross Somali airspace for February, a delay that could force the airline to reroute its Thailand services if approval does not arrive in time. In a statement Thursday, Arkia said the matter stems from routine international aviation procedures that require periodic renewal of overflight permits. “As of now, Arkia has not yet received the renewal of the…

MOGADISHU — Israeli carrier Arkia says it has not yet received renewed authorization to fly over Somali airspace when its current permit expires at the end of January, a delay that could force the airline to reroute Tel Aviv–Thailand services if clearance is not granted in time. In a statement Thursday, Arkia linked the issue to routine international procedures requiring periodic renewal of overflight permits. “As of now, Arkia has not yet received the renewal of the periodic permit for air transit over Somalia for…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a monumental financial shift, Somalia has seen $1.14 billion in debt forgiven by the United States, signaling a significant stride towards achieving economic stability and revitalizing fundamental public sectors. Richard Riley, the US Ambassador to Somalia, shared this news in Mogadishu, emphasizing America’s strong dedication to bolstering Somalia’s future. Emboldened by this support, Riley stated, "This debt cancellation underlines our unwavering commitment to aid the Somali people in their pursuit…