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In an unexpected and controversial move, the Northeastern State regional administration has declared a ban on all unauthorized meetings in the Sanaag region. This decision is widely perceived as a response to the growing momentum behind the newly recognized SSC-Khaatumo administration. It raises important questions about governance and local autonomy, challenging the very fabric of political relationships in northern Somalia. On Monday, Northeastern State authorities released a statement that detailed an immediate…

Starlink's Service Interruptions: Understanding the Impact and Challenges in South Africa Recently, a wave of unsettling emails swept through the inboxes of customers subscribed to Starlink’s Roam Unlimited and Global Roaming packages. The messages delivered unwelcome news: accounts had been terminated due to utilization in an “unauthorized territory.” One particularly alarming excerpt read: “You are currently using Starlink in an unauthorized territory. As a result, your service will be suspended…

Understanding North Western State of Somalia’s New Residency Directive: A Call for Engagement Hargeisa (AX) — In a significant move that highlights North Western State of Somalia’s ongoing efforts to regulate its immigration policies, the government has mandated that all foreigners residing illegally within its borders must register for temporary residency or face potential legal consequences. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Interior on Thursday, setting a timeframe that requires immediate…

A checkpoint, weathered by time and sand, stands steadfast amidst the arid expanse of Somalia’s Northeastern State region. On a brisk March day in 2018, this sentinel of vigilance welcomed the world to Bossaso's bustling port city. Fast forwarding to today, Northeastern State's guardians are unfurling new strategies to unravel the tangled web of financial channels feeding the Islamic State's voracious appetite. In a bold maneuver, Northeastern State authorities have erected barriers against the clandestine incursion of…

Bosaso: The Heart of Northeastern State's Latest Operation Against Undocumented Foreigners In the bustling town of Bosaso, where the sea whispers secrets to those who listen, the Northeastern State authorities have sounded their own vigilance. They're embarking on an audacious mission, determined to rein in the shadowy world of undocumented outsiders. This move isn't just a bureaucratic measure; it's a spirited response to the nebulous threat of radical extremism lurking in their midst. Picture this: a decree from the…

In the bustling heart of Mogadishu, a grave warning has been sent out by some of Somalia's prominent figures: ex-President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheyre, and MP Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame. They've raised the alarm about the malpractice of snapping up public land across the city. On a Saturday that will not soon be forgotten, these political bigwigs came together, pointing accusatory fingers at the federal government for shifting locals away and grabbing territory meant for education and…

The 37th "Vues d'Afrique" International Film Festival opened on Friday 9 April with an online ceremony, live from Montreal, Quebec, but also from the Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Senegal, for "An audience around the world" . This second digital edition offers until April 18 one hundred films from more than 30 countries in Africa and the Caribbean.…