Somalia

 Sabti, April, 20, 2024 (AX) - Wasiirka Tamarta iyo Kheyraadka Dabiiciga ah ee Turkiga Alparslan Bayraktar ayaa ku dhawaaqay in sanadka 2025 uu Turkiga ka bilaabayo xeebaha Soomaaliya howlo shidaal baaris ah.Hindisahani ayaa daba socda heshiis laba geesood ah oo lagu xoojinayo iskaashiga labada oo ay kala saxiixeen Soomaaliya iyo Turkiga. Golaha wasiirrada Soomaaliya ayaa dhawaan meel mariyay heshiiskaas “ Turkiga iyo Soomaaliya ayaa hadda diyaar u ah inay horumariyaan kaydka shidaalka ee Soomaaliya. Heshiiska waxaa ka mid…

The head of the Electoral Commission, Muse Hassan Yusuf, announced that the three current parties—Kulmiye, UCID, and Waddani—will be contenders in the upcoming presidential race. Additionally, he mentioned that ten other political groups will be competing in the party elections alongside the aforementioned three. Earlier this year, a new electoral law was passed by Parliament, allowing for both political party and presidential elections to take place simultaneously for the first time. The law also designated November 13,…

 Sabti, April, 20, 2024 (AX) - Guddida Doorashooyinka Northern Somalia ayaa ku dhawaaqday in doorashooyinka isa saaran ee madaxtooyada iyo axsaabta siyaasadu ay qabsoomi doonaan 13, November, 2024.Guddoomiyaha Guddida Doorashooyinka Muuse Xasan Yuusuf, oo ay hareero fadhiyaan xubnaha kale ee guddida ayaa ku dhawaaqay wakhtiga ay guddidu go'aamisay in doorashooyinka la qabto."Koomiishanku wuxuu go'aansaday in doorashada madaxweynaha, madaxweyne ku xigeenka iyo doorashada axsaabta qaranba la wada qabto 13 November 2024" ayuu…

In Mogadishu, a long-standing conflict over the land where the fire station stands has escalated, with residents refusing to leave despite orders from the police. This has caused debate and occasional violence, resulting in casualties during protests against eviction. High-profile figures like former Galmudug President Ahmed Duale Geelle (Haaf) and Gen. Yusuf Mohamed Siyad (Indhacadde) are opposing the eviction. Geelle criticized the government's tactics, arguing that it is unfair to uproot people who have lived there for…

Turkey is preparing to drill for oil in Somalia soon, a move that could greatly benefit the struggling nation. The Somali energy minister is optimistic about the economic impact of deep-sea drilling, which is scheduled to begin next year. The recent oil and natural gas cooperation deal between Turkey and Somalia has further strengthened their relationship after signing a defense agreement earlier this year. The increased trade volume and investments from Turkey have been crucial in Somalia's development. Turkish companies…

Somali officials should cease targeting journalists and abusing the legal system to silence media freedom. Banks have frozen the Somali Journalists Syndicate's accounts based on court orders. The organization obtained copies of the suspension orders independently. The court alleged that the syndicate used fake documents to conduct illegal activities. The Attorney General submitted a report accusing the organization of criminal offenses. No specific official has been identified as liable yet. The journalist syndicate faces…

Presently, we are reassessing our role as mediators and ways to engage parties in mediation," he remarked.Al Thani noted there were boundaries to what Qatar could do as a mediator, despite top Hamas leaders residing in exile in the nation.Earlier on Wednesday, Al Thani disclosed that talks for a fresh cease-fire in Gaza were at a "sensitive stage," with efforts ongoing to address obstacles to reaching an agreement.Qatar, along with Egypt and the United States, have been in discussions to secure a cessation of hostilities…

Sabti, April, 20, 2024 (AX) - Masuuliyiin ka tirsan maamulka Koonfur Galbeed oo uu hoggaaminaayo Wasiirka Wasaaradda amniga maamulkaas ayaa u tagay degmada Diinsoor ee gobolka Baay xal u helida dagaal beeleed ka dhacay degmadaas.Masuuliyiinta ayaa ugu horeyn kormeer ku tegay goobaha ay isku hor fadhiyaan ciidanka labada maleeshiyo beeleed ee dhawaan ku dagaalamay gudaha degmada Diinsoor ee gobolka Baay, iyagoona ku guuleystay iney kala qaadeen maleeshiyaadkii is hor fadhiyay.Wasiirka Wasaaradda amniga maamulka Koonfur…

The message encourages Ethiopia and Somalia to maintain open communication to prevent further conflict, urging cooperation with regional partners and adherence to international law principles. At the G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Italy, a strong commitment to peace and stability in the Horn of Africa was reaffirmed. Somalia reaffirmed its commitment to peace in the region and expressed a desire to work closely with the G7 and other international partners. However, dialogue with Ethiopia will only be possible if Ethiopia…

Ogolla tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash in a remote area of Kenya. Ruto expressed sorrow and sent condolences to Ogolla's family. The Air Force sent a team to investigate the accident. Funerals were held, and the nation mourned the loss of a great general. Ogolla was a hero who served his country for 40 years. Condolences poured in from across Kenya and beyond. Ogolla's death marked another tragedy in Kenya's history of air accidents. Kenya has a significant military presence in the region. Ogolla had a…