Somalia
Somalia Unveils $1.34 Billion Budget for FY2025, Announces First International Loan in Over Three Decades
The Somali administration has greenlit a federal budget of $1.34 billion for 2025. This represents a hefty 24.4% uptick…
Tag: Somalia
Somalia
Somalia Faces Turbulence as Presidential Reforms Spark Political Upheaval
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A fierce storm is brewing in Somalia’s delicate democracy, fueled by the discord over proposed changes to…
East-Africa
Ethiopia Remains Quiet as North Western State of Somalia Establishes Embassy in Addis Ababa
In the bustling city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, key events unfolded on Wednesday as Dr. Essa Kayd, North Western State…
Somalia
What Does the Effort to Oust the Deputy Prime Minister from the Upper House Unveil About Governance in Somalia?
In any nation embracing a federal structure, splitting power among branches isn’t just a formality—it’s the backbone of savvy governance.…
Somalia
UN Agency Reports Decline in Humanitarian Access Challenges in Somalia
**MOGADISHU (Xinhua)** — In an update shared Thursday, a UN relief group noted a drop in humanitarian access issues, falling…
Somalia
Seven Killed in Mogadishu Explosion as Military Thwarts Al-Shabaab in Western Somalia
Deadly Blast Rocks Mogadishu Amid Foiled Al-Shabaab Plot in Western Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia – A devastating attack on a bustling…
Somalia
Somalia’s Political Divide Widens as Mogadishu Discussions Conclude Without Agreement on Elections
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Efforts to stabilize Somalia’s delicate democracy hit a snag as the National Consultative Council (NCC) discussions ended…
Somalia
The Growing Alliance Between Somalia and Turkey: Unveiling the Strategic Motivations
In October 2024, Turkey’s bigwig, Recep Erdogan, launched a seismic research vessel bound for Somalia, as captured by Turkish Presidency/Murat…
Somalia
Somalia Approves Arrival of Egyptian Forces, Marking a Pivot Away from Ethiopian Military Influence
MOGADISHU, Somalia – In a noteworthy pivot, Somalia’s government has given the nod for Egyptian forces to step into the…
Somalia
Maryland Man Apprehended by FBI for Scheme to Align with ISIS in Somalia
Security camera footage from June 14, 2024, captures Michael Sam Teekaye Jr. at a shooting range in Severn, Maryland. He…
