Somaliland: Election Day to test democracy in a tense climate
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 1.2 million voters in Somaliland head to the polls, marking the fourth time that residents of this self-proclaimed Republic directly […]
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Breakaway Somaliland to hold elections on 13 Nov amid regional tension
Somaliland, a self-proclaimed republic, is holding crucial presidential and parliamentary elections this Wednesday (13 November) that many of its residents hope will help the Somali […]
African leaders congratulate Trump on election victory amid looming uncertainty
Congratulatory messages from leaders all across Africa to Donald Trump on his decisive election victory have been pouring in, with some hailing the return of […]
Turkey set to begin oil exploration mission in Somalia
Turkey is set to commence its oil and gas exploration mission in Somali territorial waters following the arrival of its research vessel, *Oruc Reis*, in […]
Kenya: Refoulement of four Turkish refugees sparks outrage
While Nairobi acknowledged on Monday, October 21, that it had sent four Turks back to their country at the end of last week, the news […]
Bomb Attacks in Somalia Leave Six Dead, Ten Injured
At least six people were killed and ten others injured in separate bomb explosions in Somalia on Saturday. The attacks occurred in the capital Mogadishu […]
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 […]
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 […]