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Somalia’s National Consultation Forum: A Complex Landscape of Political Engagement In the evolving political arena of Somalia, recent events surrounding the national consultation forum reveal deep-seated complexities and challenges. As described by Koofi, a prominent figure in the opposition coalition, the lack of communication from the federal government has raised eyebrows and questions. "We asked for a clear agenda and a full list of participants ahead of the meeting," he noted. Yet, the response was conspicuously…

Enhancing Infrastructure: Uganda's Bold Financial Moves Amid Debt Concerns Uganda is gearing up to borrow a substantial €500 million (approximately $568 million) from an array of three lenders. Among these is the African Export-Import Bank, known as Afreximbank. This initiative, highlighted by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, is aimed primarily at bolstering the nation’s infrastructure development efforts. But what does this mean for the everyday Ugandan? Can this financial maneuver truly stimulate growth, or is it an…

Urgent Call to Action: The Future of Peacekeeping in Somalia Mogadishu (AX) — Just recently, the United Nations Security Council faced a significant setback by not authorizing a crucial funding framework for the African Union’s (AU) ambitious peace mission in Somalia. This oversight means that while the clock continues to tick, hope for a streamlined transition remains perilously uncertain. AUSSOM: A New Chapter or an Unwritten Story? Enter the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), set to…

Nigeria’s Refinery Crisis: A Closer Look The recent shutdown of the Warri Refinery—barely a month after it was declared operational—has ignited a firestorm of concern regarding the management and oversight of Nigeria's oil sector. How can a facility that absorbed nearly $900 million in maintenance costs cease operations so soon after opening its doors? It’s a question that has left industry experts scratching their heads and citizens questioning the transparency of the Nigerian National Petroleum…

Turkey Signs Onshore Oil Exploration Deal with Somalia Amid Security Concerns In an era of dynamic international collaborations, yet another compelling chapter unfolds between Turkey and Somalia. On Thursday, the two nations came together to ink a groundbreaking agreement that charts paths into the uncharted territories of onshore oil and gas exploration. This momentous occasion, held in the heart of Ankara, extends seismic survey rights to Turkey’s state-run energy titan across three…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - A heated row has erupted between two prominent Somali ministers, spotlighting corruption allegations swirling around Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre's administration. The conflict hinges on which official should serve as the nation's representative at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalin Fiqi opted for Mohamud Moalim, the current head of Somalia's disaster management agency, to take on WMO envoy duties. Meanwhile, Environment Minister Khadija Makhzoumi backed Guled…

Concerns are escalating regarding an Iranian student who was detained after staging a protest by stripping down to her underwear, an act fueled by alleged harassment over her attire. Activists are expressing worry that the authorities may resort to confining her in a psychiatric facility. In footage circulated on social media platforms, the student—who is enrolled at the distinguished Islamic Azad University in Tehran—was seen outside the campus on Saturday, clad only in her bra and underwear as a form of protest. Reports…

Somalia's security faces peril from illegal arms trafficking, warns the nation's foreign minister. (Mustafa Çağlayan - Anadolu Agency) MOGADISHU, Somalia - On Sunday, Somalia voiced fresh anxiety over alleged illegal weapon deliveries from Ethiopia, casting a shadow over the Horn of Africa. During a press briefing in Mogadishu, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi denounced the alleged arms deliveries as a danger to the country’s safety. He appealed to Ethiopia for adherence to current pacts and commended Türkiye's…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali federal government says it is "deeply concerned" by the escalation of violence in the Republic of South Africa, following the chaos caused by supporters of former President Jacob Zuma, who has been in police custody for several years. days. Zuma is serving a 15-month prison sentence after defying a series of court orders, which necessitated his arrest and incarceration. The move angered his loyal supporters across the country. But Somalia, which has already lost four nationals, now wants…

The Timbuktu Institute in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation presented its report on the security situation in the Kédougou region, in south-eastern Senegal, a border area between Mali and Guinea, on 27 May 27 May. as reported from Dakar, Charlotte idracThe "battle for the east" will take place, and we must prepare…