Washington — Somalia’s Finance Minister Bihi Iman Cige is currently in Washington D.C. for the spring conference hosted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. The conference, which takes place every six months, is a key event for discussing debt relief, financial processes, and the global economic outlook. This year’s conference is […]
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Nairobi, Kenya — President William Ruto of Kenya and President Hassan Mohamud of Somalia held a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, focusing on joint initiatives to combat terrorism and general insecurity in the region. The two leaders discussed the shared threat of the al-Shabaab terror group, which has been responsible for attacks in […]
Nairobi — Djibouti has joined the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, becoming the third East African nation, alongside Kenya and Somalia, to front a candidate for the influential seat. Djibouti named Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, its candidate for the post. The Djibouti presidency officially announced the decision on Tuesday, underscoring […]
As the holy month of Ramadan approached, Mandeq faced the daunting challenge of providing food for her family with very limited resources. Determined not to succumb to despair, she turned to a skill passed down through generations – making samosa, a beloved traditional delicacy savoured during Ramadan. The camps in Garowe, in the state of […]
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi says it has received information about threats to multiple locations in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. One of the locations identified as a possible target for the threat is the city’s main airport, the Aden Adde International Airport, which also serves as a base for the African Union mission in Somalia […]
Kenya’s miraa exports are taking a severe blow from steep levies, compelling traders in Somalia to halt purchases of the stimulant from Kenya due to its dwindling competitiveness in the market. This development is adversely impacting local farmers who are unable to sell their produce due to the lack of market options, given that Somalia […]
Mogadishu — In a significant escalation of tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somalia has sent back the Ethiopian ambassador and closed two consulates in the semi-autonomous region of Puntland and another in the breakaway region of Somaliland. The move comes as a response to rising tensions over a controversial port deal, which has sparked fears […]
Addis Abeba — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia issued an official statement confirming Ethiopia’s Ambassador Muktar Mohamed Ware “has been informed to depart from Somalia within the next 72 hours.” The Ministry also said its Ambassador to Addis Abeba is “summoned back to Mogadishu for comprehensive consultations.” “These measures were […]
Addis Abeba — The government of Somalia asked Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Somalia Muktar Mohamed Ware to return back to Addis Abeba for consultation and closed Ethiopia’s consulate offices in Hargeisa, the capital city of Somaliland, and in the semi-autonomous Puntland state. Citing two sources Reuters reported that “Somalia sent back Ethiopian ambassador on Thursday, and […]
Mogadishu, Somalia — Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of Somalia, bids farewell to Ambassador Fei Shengchao, praising his contributions to China-Somali historic relations. The President, according to a statement by the presidency, emphasized the improved ties and collaboration under Ambassador Fei’s leadership. Ambassador Fei, for his part, thanked everyone for their warm welcome and fond […]
Garowe — As part of her regular engagement with Federal Member States (FMSs), the United Nations’ top official for Somalia today visited Puntland for discussions on the state’s development and humanitarian needs and political situation in the country. “We had the opportunity to have an open and frank discussion. I congratulated President Deni on the […]
Plans to amend Somalia’s constitution have been rejected by Puntland, a semi-autonomous state in the northeast. The Horn of Africa nation is planning to return to universal suffrage from clan-based electoral voting. Somalia‘s semi-autonomous state of Puntland said it would shun federal institutions on Sunday, demanding a full referendum on planned changes to the Horn […]
Mogadishu, Somalia — Prices for private maritime security guards onboard have shot up this year, a new analysis from sister title Splash Extra shows. With the Red Sea disruption created by the Houthis latterly combined with resurgent pirate attacks off Somalia, demand for armed guards has leaped in 2024, and with it prices have shot […]
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has today welcomed new funding support from the Government and the People of Japan to meet the needs of forcibly displaced populations, including refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) as well as their local communities in Somalia. The resources – totaling US$ 6.6 million – will be critical in enabling […]
Garowe, Somalia — Reiterating the region’s historical commitment to a federated, consensus-driven political structure, Puntland has issued a strong caution against recent proposed modifications to the Somali Transitional Constitution. The remarks come amid escalating conflict over constitutional changes between the federal government of Somalia and the semi-autonomous province. A major influence on the post-conflict government […]
Mogadishu, Somalia — Residents of Daru Nimca hamlet in the Middle Shabelle region reported hearing gunfire between al-Shabab and Somali security forces early on Tuesday. The battle started when Al-Shabaab fighters attacked, setting off powerful explosions on an army base and then fierce combat. Although the official numbers are unknown, both sides sustained casualties. Officials […]
Mogadishu, Somalia — The Minister of Finance of SomaCatriona Lainglia, Bihi Iman Cige met with top United Nations officials in Mogadishu, the country’s capital on Sunday. The United Nations Special Envoy for Somalia Catriona Laing and the United Nations Deputy Envoy, the Coordinator of Humanitarian Aid, George Conway discussed the minister Somalia’s recent financial achievements. […]
Mogadishu — Somalia said Sunday it’s making significant progress to achieve the global goal of eliminating tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 but called for more investments to help sustain the gains. Mohamed Jafar, national TB program manager in the Ministry of Health and Human Services, said Somalia’s TB program has weathered recurring climatic shocks, insecurity and […]