Horn of Africa Hornets’ Nest: Somalia and Ethiopia’s War of Words
Somalia and Ethiopia are at it again, and this time it’s not just words flying – it’s accusations of gun-running. Somalia is pointing fingers at […]
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Ethiopian Leader Issues Firm Warning amid Rising Regional Tensions
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has issued a strong warning to potential aggressors, stating that anyone planning to invade his country should “think 10 times” […]
Bomb Defusing Squad of Mogadishu, Courageous Heroes
In the heart of Mogadishu, a team of courageous individuals faces death daily to keep their fellow citizens safe. These unsung heroes are Somalia’s bomb […]
Somali merchants protest against tax on electronic payments
In Somalia, dozens of shopkeepers demonstrated on Monday August 19 for the second day running in the capital Mogadishu’s main market against the application of […]
Somali City Cracks Down on Islamic Face Veils Amid Security Concerns
Authorities in Kismayo, a southern Somali city, have launched a crackdown on Islamic face veils, known as niqabs. Police chief Warsame Ahmed Gelle announced that […]
Press Freedom Under Siege: Somalia’s Crackdown on Journalists
Somalia’s media landscape is facing a troubling trend of journalist arrests and intimidation. The recent detention of AliNur Salaad for reporting on drug use in […]
Turkey extends military deployment in Somalia for two more years
The Turkish parliament approved a presidential motion to extend by two years a military deployment in Somalia under a bilateral defense agreement. The two-year operation […]
Turkey Steps In to Mediate Somalia-Ethiopia Rift Over Controversial Port Deal
Turkey has launched a diplomatic initiative to mediate talks between Somalia and Ethiopia, aiming to resolve tensions sparked by Ethiopia’s controversial port deal with Somaliland […]
Somalia Expels Ethiopian Ambassador Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions
On Thursday, Somalia issued a directive for the Ethiopian ambassador to depart the country within 72 hours and ordered the shutdown of Ethiopia’s diplomatic outposts […]
Fatal Attack: Three Killed, Dozens Injured Near Somalia’s Presidential Palace
Three individuals lost their lives, and 27 others sustained injuries in what has been described as a “terrorist attack” at a hotel close to Somalia’s […]