Somali

The Somali government refuted the Amnesty International report accusing it of causing civilian deaths in Turkish drone strikes in Lower Shabelle. Deputy Information Minister Abdirahman Adala clarified that the military operations against al-Shabab have not resulted in civilian casualties. Minister Abdirahman Al-Addala assured that the military is vigilant and there have been no civilian casualties in any operation. He mentioned that the government has designated targets for the Turkish drones and conducted follow-up…

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre recently convened with Somali entrepreneurs in Nairobi to discuss their crucial role in the nation's rejuvenation. Barre emphasized the various prospects and hurdles associated with Somali governance and underscored the government's commitment to the Somali state-building process. Encouraging Somali business owners in Kenya to contribute to enhancing investments and spearheading initiatives that drive employment opportunities for the Somali youth. "I urge entrepreneurs to invest in our…

In the city of Mogadishu, about 200 migrants mainly from Somalia and Ethiopia were rescued from a trafficking ring in a town in southeastern Libya. The army's spokesperson, Walid Alorafi, revealed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) carried out the operation and found migrants, including women, children, and older adults, who showed signs of torture and gunshot wounds. These migrants were discovered in a secret location in Kufra village, where they had been kept captive for up to seven months with hopes of…

In Nairobi, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre praised the recent agreements on political consultations, education, and defense between Somalia and Kenya. These agreements, signed in Nairobi on Monday night, were highlighted at a bilateral meeting in the same city the following day. During the meeting, Barre emphasized the strong historical and fraternal ties between the two nations, as well as the importance of regional cooperation for stability and development in the area. He also underscored Somalia's commitment to actively…

In a recent update regarding piracy near Somalia, EU NAVFOR ATALANTA highlighted a significant increase in activity posing a threat. The pirates' strategy involves taking over dhows to use as bases for attacks up to 600 nm away from shore, blending in with regular sea traffic. While no new attacks have occurred in the last week, the potential payment of ransoms could lead to more dhow hijackings, fueling future raids on ships. Reuters reported a $5 million ransom was paid for the release of the Bangladeshi bulker Abdullah,…

In Somalia, police in Jubaland state have apprehended four suspected pirates near the coastline amidst increasing piracy activities, particularly in the Horn of Africa country currently grappling with instability. The arrested pirates were allegedly scheming to launch attacks on ships within Somalia's waters around Kismayo, the administrative hub of Jubaland state. Following multinational military interventions, the region has shown signs of stability recently. The operation took place roughly 70 km south of Kismayo, the…

"The primary motivation for my mom to kickstart this venture was to expose the vibrant Somali culture to the Canadian populace while preserving tradition since Somalia predominantly relied on oral storytelling," shared Osman. He emphasized that the oral tradition lacked documentation, prompting his mother to ensure the history transcends generations. Moussa migrated to Canada in 1991 and invested six years in materializing her dream. Her goal was to educate her sons and the broader community about the allure of Somali…

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre touched down in Nairobi on Monday for the Kenya-Somalia Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) high-level conference happening from May 3 to 6, 2024. Top-ranking Kenyan government officials and Somali Ambassador to Kenya, Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, enthusiastically greeted the Prime Minister's delegation at the airport. Ambassador Abdulle expressed to reporters, "Somalia and Kenya have never been closer. Prime Minister Barre's visit will strengthen this bond and create new opportunities…

In Mogadishu, the Somali government's Criminal Investigation Department has released ten suspects linked to the killing of a man from the Somali Civil Aviation Authority. After a joint investigation by Somali forensic experts and Turkish Police Forensic Laboratory, it was found that the suspects had no connection to the murder. The deceased, Nasir Muse Abdirahman, also known as Dahable, was 32 years old when his body was discovered by Mogadishu police at his residence in El-Qalow village, located in the Wadajir district, in…

Somali Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama recently met with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan in Banjul, Gambia, during the 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Discussions focused on ways to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation between Turkey and Somalia on the sidelines of the Islamic Summit Conference. Turkey and Somalia have deepened their ties since the beginning of 2024, signing agreements on defense, economic cooperation, and oil and gas collaboration.…