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MOGADISHU — The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTAMS) on Thursday welcomed the formal launch of talks between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali Future Council, calling the dialogue a crucial step toward easing the country’s political impasse ahead of looming constitutional deadlines. The meeting, chaired by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at the Presidential Palace, brought together senior government officials and opposition-aligned leaders amid heightened tensions and with less…

Muslims across the world are scanning the skies for the slim crescent that marks the start of Ramadan, with a growing list of countries setting Thursday as the first day of fasting while others await final moon-sighting results. As of Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, authorities from Oman to Indonesia and Malaysia have confirmed a Thursday start, while Saudi Arabia — whose decision influences millions — is expected to announce later in the day. Oman became the first Gulf Cooperation Council state to set Thursday as the beginning of…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s prime minister on Monday hailed Türkiye’s launch of a deep-sea drilling mission off the Horn of Africa nation’s coast as a historic step that could jump-start long-promised economic change. Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre welcomed the deployment of Türkiye’s drillship Cagri Bey, which has set sail for Mogadishu to begin Ankara’s first offshore oil and gas exploration outside its own maritime zone. Turkish officials say the vessel is scheduled to start drilling in April at the Curad-1 well.…

Government delays school year by one month after devastating floods in southern provinces The government announced Wednesday that the start of the school year will be delayed by one month after severe flooding across the southern provinces destroyed classrooms, cut access to schools and displaced thousands of families. Classrooms destroyed: 281 Schools inaccessible: 218 Schools used as shelters: 80 Students affected: more than 427,000 Teachers affected: 9,204 People affected since October: more than 812,000…

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals and begin deportations in March, the Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday, saying thousands will be required to leave the United States once their protections lapse. In a statement posted to its X account, DHS said, “Our message is clear. Go back to your own country, or we’ll send you back ourselves.” “Temporary means temporary. Country conditions in Somalia have improved to the point that it no longer meets the law’s…

Monday December 15, 2025 HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Drilling for crude oil in North Western State of Somalia is expected to begin by 2027, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro said Monday, outlining what officials describe as a long-awaited step toward potential production after years of exploration and delays. Speaking at the North Western State of Somalia Mining Expo in Hargeisa, Irro said the first well could be spudded within two years, with the timeline pulling forward if technical and contractual…

Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024: An Inspiring Kickoff in Rabat The 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicked off on a cool evening in Rabat at the Stade Olympique, where anticipation hung in the air like the prelude to a great symphony. The hosts, Morocco, faced off against Zambia in a match that was as much about grit and determination as it was about skill. Despite being outpaced by Zambian zeal, Morocco showcased their resilience by fighting back to secure a thrilling 2-2 draw. A Game of Resilience The…

When Sofia Patel, the head of operations for the Labour Party, shared an update on her LinkedIn about campaign opportunities with U.S. presidential aspirant Kamala Harris, she likely didn't foresee the uproar it would provoke. The now-removed post stated: "I have nearly 100 Labour Party staff members (both past and present) set to head to the U.S. shortly, targeting North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Virginia." She continued, "I have ten spots open for anyone willing to travel to the critical battleground state of…

The Prime Minister of Israel has proclaimed that the assassination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar marks the "beginning of the end" for the conflict in Gaza. In a video message released by his office, Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "Yahya Sinwar is no longer among the living. Our heroic soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces successfully eliminated him in Rafah." He further emphasized, "Though this isn’t the conclusion of the war in Gaza, it signifies the commencement of the end." This announcement followed reports stating…

Liverpool is navigatin’ what folks reckon to be one of the beefiest fixture lists in the new-fangled Champions League with stunning finesse.They’ve dismissed not one but two Italian clubs with admirable ease, first handing AC Milan a 3-1 defeat at San Siro, then neatly notching a 2-0 victory over the lesser-known Bologna on Wednesday. Next up, Liverpool will face two German teams, including Bayer Leverkusen led by former Anfield icon Xabi Alonso; shortly after, two Spanish sides await, including an encounter with reigning…