Somalia

Abdullahi Sharif caught Mohamed Kheyr and his partner taking care of some livestock.In Baidoa, Somalia, a group of 30 educated men have found success by purchasing underweight animals and selling them for a profit after fattening them up.Leading the Wadajir association is Mohamed Kheyr, a graduate in agriculture who struggled to find a job after completing his studies in 2022.Pooling their resources, the men invested $1,000 to kickstart their business, resulting in a $4,000 profit in the first three months.They purchase lean…

HOLLYWOOD - The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, named James Swan as the Acting Special Representative for Somalia and Head of UNSOM. Guterres thanked Catriona Laing for her service and appointed Swan temporarily after her departure. The Somali government wants to dissolve UNSOM by October 2024, as stated by Foreign Minister Ahmed Mali Fiqi in a letter to the UN Security Council. Swan, the new envoy, has a history of diplomatic roles in African countries with complex political transitions. His education background…

A crew member from the MV Abdullah ship reunited with his mother at Chattogram Port after being set free by Somali pirates. Twenty-three Bangladeshi cargo ship crew members returned home to an emotional welcome from their families after spending weeks in captivity. The MV Abdullah, carrying over 55,000 tonnes of coal from Mozambique to the UAE, was captured by pirates about 550 nautical miles off the Somali coast in March. This incident occurred during a period of increased pirate activity, prompting international naval…

Six individuals, including six Moroccan nationals, have been set free by a military court in northern Somalia and will be returned to Morocco. The Moroccan government, along with various NGOs, has been working to secure the release of these individuals. The accused individuals have claimed innocence and are eager to return to their home country. Various human rights groups have been actively campaigning against the use of the death penalty, urging countries like Morocco to abolish it completely. Despite not having executed…

 Arbaco, May, 15, 2024 (AX) - Ciidamada dowladda fedaraalka Soomaaliya iyo kuwa saaxiibada Caalamka ayaa si wadajir ah u fuliyay howlgalo ka dhanka ah kooxda Al-shabaab oo ka dhacay deegaano ka kala tirsan gobolada Galgaduud iyo Shabeellaha dhexe.Howlgalka kowaad ayaa ka dhacay deegaanka Cali Hayle oo ka tirsan Shabeellaha dhexe, halka howlgalka labaadna uu ka dhacay deegaanka Baraag Sheekh Caamir oo ka mid ah deegaanada hoostaga degmada Galcad ee gobolka Galgaduud.Howlgalada ka dhacay deegaanka Cali hayle iyo Baraag…

 Arbaco, May, 15, 2024 (AX) - Xoghayaha Guud ee Qaramada Midoobay ayaa  James Swan oo u dhashay dalka Maraykanka u maagacaabay inuu noqdo Ku-simaha Ergeyga Gaarka ah ee Soomaaliya ahna Madaxa Xafiiska Kaalmaynta Qaramada Midoobay ee Soomaaliya (UNSOM).Mr. Swan ayaa u shaqayn doona sidii Ergeyga Gaarka ah muddo ku meel gaar ah ka dib bixista Catriona Laing oo ahayd ergaygii Qaramada Midoobay ee Soomaaliya, taasoo dhawaan xafiiska ka tagaysa, ka dib muddo hal sano ah oo ay xafiiska joogtay.Mr. Swan waa dublamaasi waayo arag…

In a recent video from Dinkytown near the University of Minnesota, a violent shooting incident took place after midnight on May 6. The footage, possibly filmed by one of the attackers, shows a young man being harassed by a group of teenagers before shots are fired. Around twelve gunshots can be heard as the victim runs into a nearby house and the suspects flee. This incident adds to a concerning rise in violent crimes in the Dinkytown area, including recent robberies. The Minneapolis Police Department has not yet…

In the Banadir region, law enforcement has taken down suspects linked to a string of thefts in Mogadishu's Wabari neighborhood. Earlier today, the Somali Police Force nabbed two young men believed to be behind the robberies. The arrests went down around 3:45 AM on May 14, 2024, following a tip-off. The suspects, armed with knives and riding a Bajaj motorcycle (license plate RE Red M1B014/A 3547), were caught red-handed. Pictures of the suspects, their weaponry, and the motorcycle used in the crimes were shared by the police.…

In the heart of Mogadishu, a tragic event unfolded as a young female student lost her life to gunfire from government forces near the Milk Factory according to reports. The victim, Muno Mohamed Hiirey, a promising medical student at the University of Mogadishu, was on her way in a BL car when she was fatally shot by soldiers stationed in the area. Scheduled to graduate later this year, Hiirey's untimely death has sparked outrage among her family and the community. Following the shooting, the soldiers involved quickly fled…

Djibouti's strategic location has played a significant role in its economic and diplomatic success, with a cutting-edge port and strong ties to various countries around the world. President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh's leadership of IGAD has heightened Djibouti's diplomatic profile, especially in mediating conflicts in Sudan and Somalia. The country's peacekeeping efforts, leasing land for overseas military bases, and fostering international relationships with countries like Uzbekistan and Iran have further bolstered Djibouti's…