Somali

In light of recent guidelines, the European Union has put on hold certain rules about granting visas to Ethiopian citizens. These adjustments prevent EU member nations from skipping specific paperwork and providing visas for multiple entries. Additionally, Ethiopian diplomats and officials will now have to pay for their travel permits, signifying a significant change in policy. The processing time for visas for Ethiopians has been lengthened from 15 to 45 days, a move that the European Commission deems necessary to push…

In a gathering of the Somali Council of Ministers in Mogadishu, an agreement regarding judiciary and justice with Turkey was given the green light. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, leading the meeting, highlighted the goal of the agreement to bolster cooperation in legal affairs. This pact will aid in legal issues, facilitate the extradition of suspects and offenders, and streamline the transfer of individuals imprisoned. Minister of Justice Hassan Moalim Mohamud echoed the sentiments, expressing Somalia's transition from…

In the year 2024, tenants gathered on May 1st to voice their concerns about the living conditions at the Bii Di Gain Dash Anwebi affordable housing complex in south Minneapolis. Katelyn Vue captured the event for Sahan Journal. Around twelve individuals held a rally on Wednesday morning, calling for the property management company to enhance living conditions for the mostly Indigenous and Somali senior citizens residing in the south Minneapolis apartment complex. Residents of Bii Di Gain Dash Anwebi are demanding that the…

The leader of a mosque in Tyresö, Sweden, aged 60, has been apprehended for alleged involvement in a terrorist group. The Somali imam volunteered at the mosque, instructing children and teenagers affiliated with a Muslim cultural organization. Heading the mosque since the early 2000s, the imam served as the association's chairperson for a time. Swedish security services SÄPO conducted an investigation resulting in the arrest, subsequent to a raid in March where four men in their twenties were taken into custody. Two of the…

During the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum in Doha, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Foreign Affairs Minister, met with Somali counterpart Ahmed Moallim Fiqi. They discussed enhancing cooperation and regional developments, including efforts to achieve peace in Gaza and prepare for the upcoming Arab Summit in Bahrain. The ministers highlighted the strong relationship between their nations and explored ways to collaborate for mutual benefit. They also addressed the urgent need to protect civilians, provide…

AX - The Swedish Security Service (Säpo) has officially announced the apprehension of a 60-year-old imam in Tyresö, located south of Stockholm, as a significant development in an ongoing terrorism probe that has captured attention. The imam, connected to the regional Islamic cultural group and its underground mosque, is under suspicion for playing an active role in a terrorist group, amidst growing worries about security within Sweden. Originally from Somalia, the imam has deep roots in the Tyresö community, leading the…

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Brigadier General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyadin, head of the Somali National Army, convened with Colonel David Haskell from the US Special Forces. According to reports from the Somali news agency (SONNA), discussions revolved around boosting counter-terrorism initiatives. At the meeting, the Somali army leader sought assistance from US forces for an upcoming military mission targeting the Al-Shabaab group affiliated with Al-Qaeda, as per SONNA.

In Mogadishu on April 30, 2024, Ibrahim Kalın, the leader of Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT), met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The head of MIT and Somalia's President conversed in the Somali capital about enhancing strategic cooperation between Türkiye and Somalia in various critical areas. During the meeting, they discussed strengthening security measures, intelligence sharing, collaborative counter-terrorism strategies, and efforts to promote stability in the region. Also attending the…

Somali PM Assures No Return to Indirect Elections, Commits to Direct Voting In Mogadishu, Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre vows that Somalia will not go back to the old ways of holding elections through indirect methods at the Afisyoni tent in Aden Adde Airport. During a speech in Mogadishu, PM Barre stressed that they are actively working on creating a system where citizens can directly participate in electing their leaders. "We are completely open about this; we are not trying to trick anyone. Our goal is…