Somalia
Somalia Moves to Reduce Reliance on Nearly $9 Billion in Annual Imports
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s annual import bill is approaching $9 billion, underscoring the country’s reliance on foreign goods and the urgent need…
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North Western State of Somalia lawmakers seek independent probe into aviation worker’s killing
Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia’s parliament is weighing a resolution seeking an independent probe into the 2024 death of…
Somalia
Egypt Will Defend Somalia’s Sovereignty, El-Sisi Tells CIA Chief
El-Sisi assures CIA chief Egypt will stand behind Somalia’s sovereignty CAIRO, Egypt — President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has pledged Egypt’s continued support…
East-Africa
U.S. Extends UN Support for Somalia Mission Involving Kenyan Troops by 12 Months
An image of U.S. President Donald Trump alongside an inset showing KDF officers during a training operation. Photo The United States has…
Somalia
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed Promotes Regional Integration by Turning Borders Into Bridges
Transforming Borders into Bridges: Ethiopia’s Regional Integration Approach under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed The Horn of Africa faces a web of political,…
North-Africa
Egypt, CIA Chief Voice Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe commended Egypt’s contribution to security in Somalia and across the wider Horn of Africa during…
East-Africa
U.S. Gives UN More Time to End Support for Somalia Peacekeepers
A new U.S. decision will give the United Nations another year to wind down its support for African peacekeepers in Somalia, offering…
Somalia
Somalia Registers 1.5 Million Citizens in National Identification System
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has registered more than 1.5 million citizens since 2023 under its national identification program, with authorities aiming to…
Somalia
Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Urges Stronger Enforcement as Piracy Resurges Off Somalia
Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur warned Saturday that piracy has tarnished the country’s reputation, undermined confidence in the security of…
Somalia
Villa Somalia Race Puts Burning Bridges With Turkey Under Scrutiny
Somalia entered a period of political uncertainty after the formal mandates of the Federal Parliament and the presidency expired in April and…
Somalia
Somalia Confirms Uranium, Lithium and Cobalt Deposits, President Says
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is seeking to turn newly confirmed deposits of uranium, lithium and cobalt into a magnet for investment as…
