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Italy moves to strengthen measures against irregular migration including Somalis

The Italian government says it is strengthening efforts to curb the flow of irregular migrants arriving in the country, including Somalis, following an increase in migration movements in recent months. According to Italy local news…

KAAH Party dismisses Cirro’s Gaza troop Proposal as a “dream”

Somalia’s KAAH opposition party has dismissed remarks by Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro” that the administration plans to send 2,000 troops to Gaza, describing the proposal as unrealistic. The KAAH party spokesperson criticised Cirro’s…

Algeria seals off airspace to UAE after diplomatic break

Algeria said Thursday it was closing its airspace to Emirati-registered civilian and military aircraft after cutting diplomatic ties with the Gulf country following years of tension. In a statement announcing the severing of diplomatic relations, Algiers…

Mogadishu Port climbs to 127th in global Port performance ranking

Mogadishu Port has recorded a significant improvement in the latest global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), rising to 127th place worldwide in the 2025 ranking published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.…

Somalia says it does not recognize Israel, vows to defend its Territorial Integrity

Somalia has reiterated that it does not recognize Israel and will firmly oppose any move that threatens the country’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud, made…

Five dead and 86 missing as ‘heartbreaking’ fire breaks out on Philippines ferry

At least five people have died and 86 are missing after a fire broke out on a ferry in the Philippines, the country’s coastguard said. The MV June Aster, which set off from Manila ferrying…

Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king

A bitter succession dispute has erupted in one of Uganda’s traditional kingdoms, days before the burial of its late king, who until his death had been the world’s youngest reigning monarch. King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba…

Outrage over Killing of Somali soldier in suspected clan revenge

Strong public outrage and criticism has followed the brutal killing of Ahmed Shire Hussein, a Somali National Army soldier who was reportedly killed in a clan revenge attack near Ceelbaraf days ago. Ahmed had reportedly…

Puntland Security Forces hunt suspects in Killing of Galkacyo Businessman

Puntland authorities have reportedly launched a manhunt for those responsible for the killing of businessman Ahmed Yusuf Haamey, who was shot dead in Galkacyo last night. In a preliminary statement, Puntland officials said security agencies…

‘You’re not alone in the darkness’: Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests

The Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has urged citizens to remain calm over prolonged power cuts, saying the country is not alone in facing an electricity crisis that has affected several parts of West Africa. His…