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East African Community Welcomes Somalia as its 8th Member

In a significant development, the East African Community (EAC) has officially welcomed Somalia as its newest member, marking a historic milestone for regional integration. The Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), Dr Peter Mathuki, who officially welcomed Somalia …

March 5, 2024

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Somalia’s president visited Qatar amid row over Ethiopia’s port deal

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud travelled to Qatar on Monday, engaging in what appeared to be a diplomatic shuttle, which comes amid Ethiopia’s expansionist ambitions bearing consequences for Somalia. In a high-level meeting in Doha, Somali President and Qatari Emir …

January 25, 2024

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Somalia turned back Ethiopian plane headed for Somaliland

Somalia has turned away a plane transporting officials from Ethiopia to the self-declared republic of Somaliland. Somalia’s information minister told the plane did not have permission to be in the country’s airspace. The Ethiopian officials were visiting Somaliland to discuss …

January 18, 2024

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Somalia’s PM warns Ethiopia against intervening in his country’s territories

Somalia’s prime minister warned Ethiopia not to intervene in Somali territories. Hamza Abdi Barre emphasized that a sea access agreement signed earlier this month between Ethiopia and Somaliland is void. He stressed that if Ethiopia intervenes in Somali territories, it …

January 16, 2024

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Security forces arrest Hormuud Telecom staff members over data privacy dispute

Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) arrested three members of Hormuud Telecom’s center at Tree-piano in Mogadishu on Sunday after the telecom company refused to provide financial activity information about its customers to the National Intelligence Agency. Hormuud Telecom, …

January 15, 2024

World

Two US Navy sailors missing off the coast of Somalia

Two US Navy sailors have been reported missing at sea while conducting operations off the coast of Somalia, the US military said Friday. The two sailors went missing Thursday evening, US Central Command said in a brief statement. “Search and …

January 13, 2024

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Update: Somalia says it’s working to rescue hostages from UN helicopter

Somalia’s government is working to rescue the passengers of a United Nations helicopter that was captured by al-Shabab fighters, a spokesperson said on Thursday, but military officers said it would be difficult to access the area where they were taken.…

January 11, 2024

World

Defence Minister Ateye quits over port deals with Ethiopia

The defence minister of the self-declared republic of Somaliland has resigned in protest against a deal granting Ethiopia access to a seaport in the breakaway region of Somalia. Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye criticised Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi “for …

January 9, 2024

World

Somalia president signs law nullifying Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed a law nullifying an agreement by the breakaway Somaliland region to grant Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in return for recognition as an independent nation, he said. Somalia, which considers Somaliland part of …

January 7, 2024

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At least 80 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somalia

The Somali-based al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorists were killed in the last 24 hours in the operation in a forest near the town of Caad, according to Brig. Gen. Dayah Abdi Abdulle. He said the army, backed by local forces, will continue the …

December 27, 2023

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