Somalia

Hargeisa (AX) - Somaliland and Ethiopia have inked a pact in Addis Ababa, in which Ethiopia will provide training for new police units in Somaliland. A post on the Somaliland Police Force's Facebook page revealed on Thursday that Deputy Commissioner General Mesfin Abebe, President of the Ethiopia Police University, and Gen. Abdi Ahmed Tiir, head of training for the Somaliland Police Force, signed the agreement for police training. However, specific details about the deal were not disclosed. The agreement came after a…

 Khamiis, May, 9, 2024 (AX) - Xukumadda Federaalka ah ee Soomaaliya ayaa si rasmi ah uga codsatay Qaramada Midoobay in aan dib loosoo cusboonaysiin waajibaadka xafiiska Qaramada Midoobay ee Soomaaliya (UNSOM).Xukumadda Soomaaliya ayaa doonaysa in laga guuro Xafiiska Qaramada Midoobay ee Kaalmaynta Soomaaliya (UNSOM), loona guuro Xafiiska Qaramada Midoobay ee caadiga ah.Isbadalkan ayay dowladdu sheegtay inuu qeyb ka yahay istaraatiijiyad ballaaran oo Soomaaliya ay ku dooneyso in ay isku waafajiso qaab dhismeedka xiriirka…

During a meeting held on 2024-05-06 at the Fisheries Ministry, Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda informed the families of the Fishermen who were on board an abducted vessel that two months ago, Somalian Pirates had taken a Sri Lankan Fishing Vessel. Fortunately, the Coast Guards of Seychelles rescued the vessel with the fishermen on board. Diplomatic efforts have been underway to repatriate these fishermen and the Minister has raised this issue multiple times at Cabinet meetings in order to bring the fishermen back to…

 Khamiis,  May, 9, 2024 (AX) - Hogaamiyaha Gobaladda Waqooyi Muuse Biixi Cabdi, ayaa sheegay in uu isagu markale yahay musharaxa xibiga Kulmiye, isla markaana uu guulaysan doono.Waxa uu sheegay in uu diyaariyay doorashadii madaxweynaha oo la qaban doono 13 November ee sannadkan, sida ay baahisay warbaahinta xukuumada Gobaladda Waqooyi.“Doorashadii madaxtooyada Ka madaxweyne ahaan iyo aniga oo ah musharaxa madaxweyne ee xisbiga Kulmiye waa naga diyaar waananu helaynaa" ayuu yidhi Hogaamiye Biixi.Isaga oo ka jawaabaya dhawr…

 Khamiis,  May, 9, 2024 (AX) - Gobaladda Waqooyi iyo Itoobiya ayaa magaalada Addis Ababa ku kala saxeexday heshiis ay Itoobiya Gobaladda Waqooyi ugu tababarayso ciidamo booliis ah oo cusub.Heshiiska oo lagu baahiyay barta Facebook ee Ciidamada Booliiska Gobaladda Waqooyi ayaa lagu sheegay in ay dhanacyadu gaadheen heshiis ku saabsan tababarada ciidamada booliiska."Hoggaanka Tababarka Ciidanka Booliska JSL Gen. Cabdi Axmed Tiir  iyo Hogaamiyaha Jaamacadda Ciidamada Booliska Dawladda Federal Itoobiya Mesfin Abeba ayaa kala…

Ms. Isha Dyfan, the United Nations' Expert on Human Rights in Somalia, recently wrapped up her five-day visit to the country, marking her third official trip since being appointed by the Human Rights Council in May 2020. Throughout her stay, Dyfan met with Somali government officials, UN representatives, and various international partners to evaluate the current human rights landscape in Somalia. At a press conference in Mogadishu, Ms. Dyfan highlighted the progress made by the government since her last visit in November…

The National Intelligence Security Agency (NISA) in Somalia revealed 12 suspects believed to be Al-Shabaab militants amidst an intensified crackdown on the extremist group. The suspects were apprehended in Baidoa, a notorious terror hotspot in the region, for extorting money from the public and committing acts of violence. These individuals will face charges in military court and security forces are prepared to launch further operations against Al-Shabaab in other states. Over the past couple of years, security forces have…

The Somali government officially asked the United Nations to end the UNSOM mandate, prioritizing government goals. Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi stated that the government wants the Mission terminated by October 2024. The government praised the partnership with the UN and plans to continue working together for Somalia's development. Expressing gratitude for the UN Mission's support, the government emphasizes the importance of peace and stability. However, the UN Special Representative to Somalia, Catriona Laing,…

In Puntland, Somali women challenge the male-dominated fishing world through hard work and determination. Hakimo Farah Abdullahi, with her husband and nine children, moved from a displacement camp to a rental house in Hobyo town after starting her own fish-selling business. Her small stall, opened in January, now brings in $10-15 in profit daily, lifting them out of poverty. Previously struggling to feed her family, Hakimo now feels grateful for the success of her hard work. She was one of 30 impoverished women trained…

 Khamiis, May, 9, 2024 (AX) - Taliska ciidanka Nabadsugida maamulka Koonfur Galbeed ayaa magaalada Baydhabo ee xarunta gobolka Baay kusoo bandhigay xubno badan oo ka tirsan kooxda Al-shabaab.Xubnahaan ka tirsan Al-shabaab ee lagu soo bandhigay Baydhabo ayaa tiro ahaan gaaraya 12 ruux oo ay ciidamadu kusoo qabqabteen howlgalo ay ka sameeyeen gudaha iyo daafaha magaalada Baydhabo.Xubnahaan ciidanka Nabadsugida Koonfur Galbeed ay soo bandhigeen ayaa la sheegay in Al-shabaab u kala qaabilsanaayeen aruurinta lacagaha ay kooxdu…