The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
Following a disagreement over an election in the area, the government of Jubaland state which is semi-autonomous in Somalia announced on Thursday that it was suspending communication and collaboration with the Somalia federal government. In an election held Monday, Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe, the regional president of Jubaland, one of Somalia’s five semi-autonomous republics that […]
Friday in Baku, the Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, and the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister, Jeyhun Bayramov, spoke on ways to strengthen the bilateral ties between their respective nations. The two ministers met in a private context during the official visit, then had a more large meeting including officials […]
In a shocking turn of events, the European Union (EU) has temporarily halted its funding of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia following a damning U.N. inquiry that uncovered widespread theft and misuse of food intended to prevent famine. This development has raised global concerns about the consequences for vulnerable populations in a region […]
The Ministry of Communications and Technology in Somalia has given the internet service providers instructions to block access to the social media platforms TikTok and Telegram, as well as the gambling website 1xBet. Jama Hassan Khalif, the Minister of Communications and Technology, issued the directive in a statement on Sunday. He cited security and combating […]
Qatari special envoy from the office of the Foreign Minister, Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani, arrived Saturday in Somalia officially to engage with the country’s political rivals in what could be a turning point in tack for the Gulf country that has been siding with President Mohamed Farmaajo. Al-Qahtani is well known in Doha and Washington […]
A high level meeting held by the opposition forces to discuss the latest developments in the country and how to keep pace with the political changes in the country. Officials discussed concerns that the rebels could be targeted and how to restore security in Mogadishu, in line with Prime Minister Roble’s order for troops to […]
Qatar is looking at the Republic of Somaliland, despite lack of international recognition, as a key trade and development partner in the Horn of Africa, the Qatari government is planning to open a diplomatic mission in the capital, Hargeisa, and it is thinking to appoint an ambassador to head it. It must be said that […]
According to Allbanadir online, the deputy police chief of HaramadMuminIsseMohamud and his forces defected from the federal government this afternoon. The officer and his troops joined the pro-opposition National Salvation Army, especially those stationed in the Mirinyo area. MuminIsseMohamud took troops and military vehicles, opposition lawmaker Mahad Salad confirmed. Earlier, Somali police officers and their […]
Somalia’s lower house of parliament has suspended the president’s term extension and voted to go back the agreement on September 17th agreement. The council has now taken a step that has been welcomed by the Somali people and the international community, and the country is expected to hold elections. All the members present voted in […]
The United States has called on President Farmajo and the House of Representatives to immediately repeal the April 12 extension law. A statement from the State Department said, “The United States acknowledges President Farmajo’s commitment on April 28 to rescind the September 17 agreement and resume talks with state leaders immediately. We call on the […]
The opposition, with the help of the Somali people, the international community and neighboring countries, has succeeded in thwarting Farmajo’s misguided attempt to retain power by extending the term two years. Opposition leaders have stepped up efforts to defeat Farmajo’s dictatorship. The people rose up and revolted. It was opposed by some sections of the […]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has spoken out about renewed fighting in the capital Mogadishu, expressing concern over the situation in Somalia following Sunday’s clashes in Mogadishu. A statement from Secretary-General’s spokesman StephaneDujarric said the secretary-general was “deeply concerned” about the recent armed clashes in Mogadishu. He reiterates his call for all Somali stakeholders to refrain […]
The security situation in the capital Mogadishu is tense after fighting broke out between government forces last night. Fighting broke out in key areas of Mogadishu between forces opposed to Farmajo’s two years extension and government forces. The fighting, which lasted until late last night, took place at KM4, Abdiqasim’s former presidential palace, Dabka intersection, […]
Military forces moved from their strongholds in Middle Shabelle have entered the northern outskirts of Mogadishu.The troops, who are opposed to the two-year extension of President Farmajo’s term, are said to be armed with many vehicles, some of which have entered the town, particularly Karan district, while others are approaching. Attempts to relocate the troops […]
According to Jowhar news, a number of mortar shells landed in Warta Nabada and Boondheere districts near the Presidential Palace. Reports say one of the mortars hit a family home and caused casualties. More details are emerging about shelling in districts near the National Presidency today. One of the mortars hit Boondheere district, killing two […]
President IdrissDébyItno, who has ruled Chad for 30 years, was re-elected for a sixth term with 79.32 percent of the vote, according to official results released Monday shortly after the army said it had defeated the uprising that began that day election April 11 and “more than 300 enemies were killed. The turnout was 64.81 […]
According to Jowhar news, Former United States Ambassador to Somalia Stephen Schwartz spoke to VOA Somali Service about the political situation in the country. Stephen Schwartz, now retired from the United States, was first asked what he thought of the current situation in Somalia, to which he replied that Somalia was at a critical juncture. […]
Protesters ex Banadir police Chief and against Farmajo’s extension have gathered in Shirkulevillag. The protest was large-scale against Farmajo’s dictatorship and called for his resignation without any extension. Since the Somali parliament extended the term of the outgoing president, Farmajo, by two years, there has been growing international and local pressure. The international community is […]