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Somalia’s Finance Minister highlights economic reforms and growth priorities during Annual Meetings in Congo

The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia,Bihi Iman Egeh met with Acting Vice President Abdul B Kamara and the Somali country team during the Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Congo, where he discussed…

Former Yemen President Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi dies in Saudi Arabia aged 80

Former Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi has died aged 80 in the Saudi capital Riyadh. Sources in the Yemeni presidency told AFP that Hadi “died in the Saudi capital following a sudden health crisis”. Hadi had been living in…

Sheikh Ali Wajiis, famous religious scholar urges a calm, stable election to resolve political tensions in the Country

Sheikh Ali Mohamud Hassan (Ali Wajiis), a senior religious scholar in Somalia, issued a statement addressing the country’s political situation particularly the ongoing disputes between the government and the opposition. In his remarks, Sheikh Ali…

Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo

A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will instead be cared for at the national zoo Muslim-majority Bangladesh, a South…

Somalia defends Sovereignty amid debate over Somaliland and Red Sea Security

Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar, has reaffirmed Somalia’s readiness to cooperate with international partners on maritime security, counterterrorism and Red Sea stability, while warning against initiatives that undermine the country’s sovereignty and…

Somalia says it expects positive results from Turkish Oil drilling

Somalia has said it expects positive outcomes from the oil exploration operations currently being carried out by Turkish drilling vessels. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Somalia’s Minister of Petroleum and Mining, Dahir Shire Mohamed, said that…

Jubaland President pardons several prisoners convicted of minor crimes a head of Eid al-Adha

The President of the Jubaland State, Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Ahmed Madoobe), has pardoned prisoners convicted of minor crimes held at the central prison in Kismayo. A decree issued by the Office of the President of…

President Hassan Sheikh meets Civil Society leaders to discuss democratization and governance

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting with members of civil society at the Presidential Palace in Villa Somalia, where discussions focused on key national priorities including democratization, state-building, security, governance, and electoral reforms.…

Kenya police shake up president’s protection team after security breach

Kenya’s police chief has ordered a major shake-up of President William Ruto’s security team after a man evaded his protection service to reach the head of state as he was addressing supporters at a thanksgiving…

Armed youth gang terrorizes residents and spreads fear across Mogadishu

Four years after Mogadishu residents saw major improvements in security, the city is now reportedly facing a new security threat. Over the past years, Somali authorities and security forces intensified their efforts to strengthen public…