Somalia

Turkish National Held for Misconduct in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - A Banadir regional court in Mogadishu has detained a Turkish citizen following allegations of mistreatment towards Somali workers employed by his family's enterprise, according to official reports. Ertugrul Karaferiyeli faces charges from the Attorney General's office for misusing his authority within a company abroad, blatantly disregarding labor laws that ensure humane treatment of employees. The individual is affiliated with Favori LLC and…

Ertugrul Karaferiyeli, Human Resources Manager at Favori LLC, working at Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle International Airport, finds himself ensnared in allegations of labor misconduct within Somalia. Credit: LinkedIn Mogadishu (AX) — The Banadir Regional Court has mandated the detention of Ertugrul Karaferiyeli, a Turkish national and HR manager at Favori, after serious claims of workplace misconduct against Somali employees. The Office of the Attorney General outlined charges encompassing immorality, threats, and the abuse of…

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Ethiopia's government has inked a souped-up military cooperation deal with China, aiming to swap expertise and pick up technical know-how due to the constantly shifting landscape of tech. Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, who heads the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, steered a heavyweight military team to the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum for discussions. This forum flaunted representation from more than 100 countries, pulling in over 500 delegates altogether. A brainy bunch of more than 200…

Somalia Embassy Refutes Contractor's $256,000 Claim in Nairobi NAIROBI, Kenya - Somalia firmly denies allegations suggesting it owes a contractor a substantial $257,000 for embassy renovations in Nairobi. This response comes in light of a legal claim demanding full payment for purported services rendered. Mohamud Ahmed Nur Tarsan, previously Somalia’s envoy to Kenya, swiftly dismissed the accusations as 'groundless and unfounded.' He asserted that the contractor had been compensated completely and labeled the claims as…

The Turkish seismic research vessel, Oruc Reis, is ushered by Turkish naval ships in the Mediterranean Sea, off Antalya on 10 August 2020. (Courtesy of Turkish Defence Ministry) Turkey has strategic plans to dispatch frigates to Somali waters to safeguard a Turkish energy research vessel, according to sources privy to the matter, shared with Middle East Eye. A pact inked earlier this year between Turkey and Somalia grants Ankara the authority to shield Somali waters from external threats and permits the exploration and…

Somalia FM: Clash with Ethiopian Government, Not Citizens MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, emphasizes that the country's primary issues lie with Ethiopia's government, making it clear the dispute isn't with the people of Ethiopia, whom he praised as 'respectful and forward-thinking.' In discussions with the head of the Inter-Governmental Authority for Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, Fiqi steadfastly accused the Ethiopian government of undermining Somalia’s sovereignty. Recently,…

In a pivotal move, Somalia officially joined the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday during the General Conference held in Vienna. The Somali government heralded this membership as a remarkable achievement, underscoring the nation's commitment to fostering the peaceful application of nuclear technology. "This is a watershed moment for our nation, showcasing our unwavering dedication to peaceful nuclear interactions and sustainable progress," the Somali prime minister's office commented in a poignant…

MOGADISHU, Sept 16 (AX) - The Somali presidency has reportedly rolled out new directives to challenge South West State's President Abdiaziz Laftagareen's administration, insiders divulged. These directives were hashed out in a secretive parley at Villa Somalia, the presidential domicile, attended by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, and House Speaker Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madobe). From sources in the loop, President Mohamud made it clear that any dialogue with Laftagareen hinges on…

Türkiye's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, addressed the media alongside Egypt's Foreign Minister during a joint press briefing in Cairo on August 5, 2024. AFP The third round of mediation talks under the Ankara Process between Somalia and Ethiopia, originally slated for September 2, and then moved to September 17, has now been postponed indefinitely, without a new date announced, as per Turkiye Today. Although no official explanation was provided for the delay, it follows remarks by Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moalim…

The deal allowing Ethiopia access to North Western State of Somalia's Red Sea coast has ignited a diplomatic skirmish. Somalia views this as a breach of its sovereignty since North Western State of Somalia, despite declaring independence in 1991, remains part of Somalia in Mogadishu's eyes. Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi suggested that Somalia might support Ethiopian rebel factions if Ethiopia continues with the agreement. "The option to engage with armed rebels in Ethiopia...is available to us," Fiqi stated on…