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Mogadishu (AX) — In a generous act of solidarity, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has come to the aid of Somalia by delivering a staggering 700 tons of food supplies. This generous donation aims to help communities severely impacted by the ongoing drought in the region. The handover ceremony took place in Mogadishu, where UAE Ambassador to Somalia Ahmed Juma Al-Rumaithi formally transferred the lifesaving supplies to Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) Commissioner Mohamud Moallin Abdulle. This gesture is a testament…

Justice Minister Helen McEntee is currently in Abu Dhabi, where she is poised to finalize crucial bilateral agreements with the United Arab Emirates focused on extradition and mutual legal assistance. These two treaties, which received the green light from the Government just last Friday, are poised to significantly bolster cooperation between Ireland and the UAE in their collective efforts to combat crime and streamline the extradition process. Last year, Minister McEntee embarked on negotiations with the UAE, engaging in…

The government has reached agreements on extradition and mutual legal assistance treaties with the United Arab Emirates. These arrangements aim to facilitate the return of high-ranking members of the Kinahan organized crime network to Ireland for legal proceedings. This notorious transnational drug trafficking syndicate operates primarily from Dubai. Notably, Sean McGovern, one of its key figures, is currently detained while awaiting extradition to face a murder accusation in Ireland. Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee,…

Mogadishu (AX) — A groundbreaking partnership was forged between North Western State of Somalia's Ministry of Minerals and Energy and Emirates Industrial Laboratory, a hub from the UAE, aiming to transform the mineral testing landscape in Dahabshiil’s neck of the woods.Ink dried on the agreement in Dubai, where Mohamed Osman Said, the heavyweight at North Western State of Somalia's Ministry, gave Emirates Industrial Laboratory the green light. With this deal, North Western State of Somalia shuns the hefty task of outsourcing…

FILE - Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Abshir Omar Jama, at a press briefing in Mogadishu, detailing diplomatic concerns. Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has slammed the attack on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador's home in Khartoum. Calling it a blatant breach of international law, they condemned it as a grave violation of diplomatic norms. This incident raises serious questions about safety in volatile regions. In an official communication, the ministry appealed…

Somalia Criticizes Strike on UAE Envoy's Residence in Sudan Expressing strong disapproval, Somalia blasted the assault on the home of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador in Khartoum. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the act "unfortunate and disrespectful" in their fresh communication. They emphasized that the strike violated diplomatic etiquette and warned that it could rattle ties among Arab League nations, which includes Somalia. The communiqué stressed the need to uphold the Vienna Convention by…

Sudanese Military Rejects Accusations of Bombing UAE Diplomat's Home in Khartoum The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) vehemently dismissed allegations that they bombed the home of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) envoy in Khartoum. Instead, they pointed fingers at the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the destruction. On Monday, the UAE released a strongly-worded statement condemning the attack on their ambassador's residence by what they claimed were Sudanese military jets, branding the incident as 'barbaric and primitive.' The…

Kenya’s administration is on the cusp of securing a hefty $1.5 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates at an 8.2% interest rate, aiming to address the financial shortfall plaguing the East African nation, a source in the know told Reuters. "Kenya is broadening its budget support sources," noted the insider, hinting that "the deal is practically in the bag." The finance ministry and central bank of the UAE didn't immediately respond to requests for a statement. Kenya's Finance Minister John Mbadi and top ministry…

A Ukrainian captivated soldier rejoices over the swap. (AFP: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service)The United Arab Emirates has brokered a trade involving 206 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, as reported by Emirati state news agency WAM on Saturday.President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Russia's defense ministry both acknowledged that each nation retrieved 103 POWs in this exchange.“Our people are home,” Mr. Zelenskyy conveyed on the Telegram messaging platform. “We successfully liberated another 103…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has increased its ongoing humanitarian aid efforts in war-torn Sudan, according to the country's communications department. In a recent statement, the Strategic Communications Department said that in response to the escalating crisis, the UAE has launched a series of emergency relief operations, including the dispatch of 159 relief flights carrying over 10,000 tonnes of food, medicine and relief supplies to Sudan. This assistance has been critical in meeting the urgent…