Somalia

Somaliland is considering forming new partnerships with China, Iran, and Russia due to lack of Western support and potential opposition party victories, as per a report by the Somaliland government. Military experts in Somaliland believe better engagement by Western nations could prevent this shift in alliances. The report highlights escalating tensions in Lasanood, a city controlled by terrorist groups that have strengthened following support from Somalia. The conflict in Lasanood involves soldiers trained by Eritrea and…

The University initially communicated with camp organizers by letter Wednesday night before announcing publicly on Thursday. Representatives of the student coalition will speak to the Board of Regents on May 10.In the Wednesday letter, school officials expressed gratitude for the conversations and their intent to resolve matters promptly. Nesma Abuammo, a 20-year-old Palestinian student and organizer, spoke about the ongoing rally in support of Gaza and the fight against genocide.Student organizers emphasized their…

In HARGEISA, Somalia, the Ethiopian government and North Western of Somalia close in on finalizing a controversial deal, despite international skepticism. Ethiopia plans to establish a Naval Base along the Red Sea within Somalia. In exchange, Ethiopia will build a port after leasing the land for 50 years. North Western of Somalia will be recognized as a sovereign nation by Ethiopia, a move that could boost international standing and economic opportunities. Talks between the two parties have been ongoing since a memorandum of…

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…

Khamiis, April, 2, 2024 (AX) - Golaha wasiirrada ee xukuumadda Soomaaliya ayaa maanta meel mariyay heshiis dhinaca caddaaladda  ah oo ay kala saxiixdeen Soomaaliya iyo Turkiga.Wasiirka caddaaladda Soomaaliya, Xasan Macallin Maxamuud, ayaa sheegay heshiiskaan inuu ku saabsan yahay, sidii loo sii xoojin lahaa iskaashiga dhanka caddaaladda ah ee Soomaaliya iyo Turkiga.Wasiirku wuxuu sheegay in heshiiskan uu oggolaanayo isu gudbinta labada dal ee dambiilayaasha xukuman iyo eedeysanayaasha.Xasan Macallin wuxuu sheegay, Soomaaliya…

Khamiis, April, 2, 2024 (AX) - Xukuumada Gobaladda Waqooyi ayaa sheegtay in taageerada ay waddamada Reer Galbeedku siyaan Soomaaliya ay khatar ku tahay daganaanshaheeda.Warbixin uu baahiyay Millateriga Gobaladda Waqooyi ayaa lagu sheegay in deeqaha dhaqaale iyo tababarka ciidamada ee Waddamada Galbeedka iyo Carabtu ay siiyaan Soomaaliya ay khatar ku yihiin amaanka Gobaladda Waqooyi, warbixintu waxay sheegtay in askar ay tababareen waddamada Maraykanka iyo Imaaraatku ay qayb ka ahaayeen dagaalkii Laascaanood, taasi oo…

In Mogadishu, the Abgal clan's elders have accused Hirshabelle State President Ali Gudlawe Hussein of incompetence, demanding his immediate resignation. After days of discussions, the elders pointed out the president's failure to address the challenges facing the state. Despite being the wealthiest state in Somalia, Hirshabelle has deteriorated under President Ali Gudlawe's leadership, according to the elders. They insisted that he resign, stating that he is part of the problem and cannot be part of the solution. A…

Ciidamada Kenya oo lix kamid ah kooxda Alshabaab ku dilay magaalada Kumba ee gobolka Lamu  Khamiis, May, 2, 2024 (AX) - Ugu yaraan lix qof oo ka tirsan kooxda Al Shabaab ayaa lagu dilay weerar gaadmo ah oo ciidamada ammaanka Kenya ay ku qaadeen deegaanka Kumba ee gobolka Lamu.Booliisku waxay sheegeen inay sidoo kale la wareegeen sahay muhiim ah oo ay ka carareen Alshabaab.Goobta uu weerarka gaadmada ah ka dhacay ayaa ahayd dhulka Keymaha ah ee Boni, halkaas oo ay ku dhuumaaleysanayeen Shabaabku xilli ay qorsheynayeen…

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…