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Reflecting On Liberation: 42 Years On With A Freedom-Fighting Welsh Somalilander
A leading member of the Welsh Somaliland community has been recalling the day 42 years ago when he avoided being jailed with 20 fellow freedom fighters because he had escaped to a neighboring country.
A 102-Year-Old Man From Somaliland Went From Camel Farmer To Traveling...
A 102-year-old veteran from Somaliland went from camel farming to traveling all over the world as a merchant seaman.
SOMALILAND
The Significance of President Bihi’s Visits To UAE and US: Somaliland’s...
President Bihi's upcoming visits to the UAE and the USA are crucial for Somaliland's efforts to secure recognition and establish itself as a key player in the Horn of Africa.
REGIONAL NEWS
SOMALIA
ETHIOPIA
FM Taye-Atske Selassie’s Statement: Ethiopia’s National Security Concerns
In a recent statement to state media, Ethiopia's newly appointed Foreign Minister, Taye-Atske Selassie, emphasized the importance of direct access to the sea for the stability and national security of the country.
Exploring The Russian Perspective: Resolving The Ethiopia And Somalia Conflict Without...
According to Evgeny Terekhin, the Russian ambassador in Addis, Ethiopia and Somalia, to resolve conflict without outside interference, so far neither side asked to mediate the crisis
DJIBOUTI
IMF: Djibouti’s Port Investments May Haunt Its Economy
According to the IMF, Djibouti’s ambitions of building a competitive economy anchored on ports and ports-related infrastructure could turn out to be
KENYA
Farah Maalim’s Divisive Comments Draw Criticism From Kenyan Youth, Apology Demanded
The Patriotic Youth of Kenya strongly condemned Hon. Farah Maalim's divisive remarks during the inauguration of the Puntland president on January 25, 2024, expressing their embarrassment and anger.
WORLD NEWS
AFRICA
President Ruto Picked To Lead AU Institutional Reforms
"Debt instruments are outdated and do not sufficiently take into account differences and climate and stranded assets risks" said President Ruto.
‘Bleak Picture’: AU Leaders Urged To Tackle Litany Of Crises
With Africa facing back-to-back crises, AU leaders have been urged to confront the continent's difficulties.
MIDDLE EAST
International Court Hears South Africa Genocide Case Against Israel
John Dugard, who heads South Africa’s legal team at the International Court of Justice, has previously accused the Israeli army of war crimes in the 2000s.
Qatar Says Gaza Truce, Hostage Release To Start Friday
A Gaza Truce and hostage release will start on Friday morning, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson said.
EUROPE
UK Immigration Minister Quits Over Rwanda Migration Bill
Britain's ruling Conservative Party was in disarray Wednesday after its immigration minister quit over legislation regarding sending migrants to Rwanda as hardliners turned the screw on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
UK Signs New Migration Treaty With Rwanda To Evade Courts
Britain and Rwanda signed a new treaty on Tuesday in a bid to revive a controversial proposal by London to transfer migrants to the country.
ASIA & PACIFIC
U.S. Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri In Drone Strike In Kabul
The United States has killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda and one of the world’s most-wanted terrorists
Indonesian Sriwijaya Air Crash: Everything We Know So Far
A Sriwijaya Air plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, on Saturday, killing 62 people.
THE AMERICAS
WATCH: Yet Another Video Surfaces, Making Ilhan Omar’s Real Allegiance Even...
Yet Another Video Surfaces: Now, in light of this new video, Greene, or someone else, needs to introduce another resolution: one to expel Omar from Congress. She has now made it absolutely undeniable that she has no allegiance to the United States and that she considers Somalia to be her country.
GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer Calls For Ethics Investigation Into Ilhan...
Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) sent a letter Wednesday to the House Ethics Committee requesting an investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) over a recent viral speech in Somali in which she allegedly claimed to be working in Somalia’s interest in Congress.
LOCAL BUSINESS/ECONOMIC
Somaliland’s Port Of Berbera: A Rising Star In Sub-Saharan Africa
The Port of Berbera is a rising star in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering a range of services that are critical to the region's economic development.
WORLD BUSINESS/ECONOMIC
Kenya Revives Plans For $13.8 Billion High-Speed Electric Railway To Ethiopia
Kenya plans to begin construction in 2025 of a $13.8 billion high-speed electric railway from its Indian Ocean port of Lamu to Ethiopia and South Sudan.
TRAVEL
COVID-19 UPDATE
Somaliland Faced Systemic Racism In The Global COVID19 Response: Study
People in Somaliland and other low and middle-income countries faced systemic racism in the global COVID-19 response