The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Friday to grant the Palestinians some additional rights in the global body,…
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Garowe, (IDNE, Editorial) Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud’s recent decision to implement the second step from Isaias Afwerki’s advice list has sent…
Nairobi, (IDNE, Editorial) Somalia has shattered global records with an extraordinary delegation led by the Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre…
Garowe, (IDNE, Editorial) The promising agreements inked between Kenya and Somalia often fail to materialize beyond the ceremonial signing stage.…
Garowe, (IDNE Newsdesk) Puntland has declared its withdrawal from Somalia’s Hajj pilgrimage due to concerns over alleged black market trading…
Somaliland government plans for Berbera port to handle 30 percent ofΒ Ethiopiaβs cargo. For this, an agreement regarding port usage…
Garowe, (IDNE Editorial) As Puntland advances in its efforts to integrate with the international community, a troubling scene unfolds just…
Mogadishu, May 03, 2024 In a tragic incident, a senior officer of the Somali Police Force, Adan Omar Ahmed also…
Representatives of the State of Qatar, the Republic of TΓΌrkiye, the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States…
The hashtag “PuntlandFirst” has recently emerged as a focal point in weekly discussions surrounding Somalia, spearheaded by former Puntland Minister…
Mogadishu, SOMALIA β In a stunning development, the United States has suspended food rations to Danab, the elite Somali special…
The newly built modern port of Garad seems attracting the attention of regional powers; mainly the UAE and Turkey. The…
Mudug Region Set to Benefit from Infrastructural Development In a bid to bolster infrastructural development in Puntland, particularly in the…
There are still “differences” between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ethiopia over a loan and reforms package, but talks…
While we welcome developments in the implementation of the cessation of hostilities agreement between the Government of Ethiopia and the…
Ethiopia? We commend the important progress in the institutional, macroeconomic and security sector in Somalia. We encourage the Somali Authorities…
In a recent attack launched by Iran against Israel, the majority of projectiles failed to breach Israeli territory, highlighting Israel’s…
“I condemn Iran’s attacks in the strongest possible terms and reaffirm Americaβs ironclad commitment to the security of Israel”Biden Says.…
Not a single drone or cruising missile penetrated Israel, and the absolute majority of ballistic missiles fired from Iran were…
The MV Abdullah, a cargo ship from Bangladesh, has been released by pirates after a ransom of $5 million was…
Ongoing efforts to reconcile key Somali political figures, including President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, and Saed Deni, President of…
The funeral of Bate Urgessa, a political officer with the opposition Oromo Liberation Front (#OLF), took place today at 12:00…
The dire U.S. cautions came amid a tense situation in Mogadishu on Monday night, when three mortars struck near the…
In a significant meeting held at the Puntland government’s headquarters in Garowe, Acting President and Vice President Mr. Ilyas Osman…
Somaliaβs central government collapsed in 1991, plunging the country into civil war, made worse with the emergence of the jihadist…
An overhaul of Somaliaβs constitution, scrapping its power-sharing system and handing the president increased control, is threatening to destabilise the…
The recent expulsion of the Ethiopian Ambassador by Somalia has ignited widespread debate, prompting many to question the motivations behind…
In a significant move towards bolstering bilateral relations, Puntland and Ethiopia have inked a comprehensive cooperation agreement. The pact,…
#NewsAlert: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed Adam Farah as the new Head of the Democracy Building Center Coordinator Office with…
Garowe: March/31/2024 The Puntland government is engaging with the international community. Today, Mr. Said Abdullahi Deni, the President of the…
Somalia’s Puntland State announced its withdrawal of recognition and trust in the federal government of Somalia, stating that it no…
Hassan Sheikh’s presidency in Somalia stands as a testament to failed leadership, with comparisons to former transitional president Abdiqasim highlighting…
Hassan Sheikh’s relentless pursuit of power through his proposed constitution is a blatant disregard for democratic norms and a betrayal…
Dubai: Emirates denied social media reports of a near-miss air collision event with an Ethiopian Airlines flight, the national carrier…
The Somaliland Civil Aviation and Airport Authority has reported that an Ethiopian Airlines plane and an Emirates flight nearly avoided…
Somaliaβs Puntland State has warned against amending the current constitution. In a statement, Puntland claims that Somaliaβs parliament doesnβt have…
Two years ago, the residents of Mogadishu found themselves mobilized by the leadership of the Banadir Region, rallying behind a…
Hamas on Monday welcomed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing war with…
On March 23, 2024, the Government of Puntland convened a crucial assembly at Puntland state house, to address Somaliaβs…
Over 70 lawmakers from both chambers of Somaliaβs Federal Parliament withdrew and boycotted President HSM’s plan to unilaterally change the…
The Indian navy has freed the hijacked ship MV Ruen and detained 35 Somali pirates, Ahmed Yassin Saleh, minister for…
Sonali reported that since USAID resumed food assistance at the end of last year, the United States and its partners…
African Foreign Ministers have gathered in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, for the 22nd Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council to review…
JOHANNESBURG, March 13 (Reuters) – Somalia secured the cancellation of 99% of the debt it owed to members of the…
Sudan’s army announced on Tuesday that it had gained control of the state broadcast headquarters in Omdurman from the Rapid…
Ethiopia’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, Taye-Atske Selassie, told state media that βdirect access to the sea is a matter of…
WASHINGTON β Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasuryβs Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on 16 entities…
In his remarks at the ongoing first strategic review on the implementation of the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (#CoHA)…
A reconciliation committee has been formed to address the prolonged conflicts in the border areas between the Somali and Afar…
Cabinet Ministers: 1. Mohamed Cabdiwahaab Ahmed – Minister of Justice and Religious Affairs. 2. Ibrahim Cartan Ismaaciil – Minister of…
Between 4 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. (Sanaa time), Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists conducted a large-scale uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) attack into…
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has raised alarm over the “looming ecological disaster” posed to the Red Sea and…
Cheick-Oumar Sylla, IFC Regional Director for North Africa and the Horn of Africa. βWorking with our World Bank colleagues and…
FarhanΒ underscored that this meeting is a collective commitment to Somaliaβs stability, aiming to fortify its sovereignty against external threats.…
Turkey has a multi-dimensional presence throughout the Horn of Africa and repeatedly emphasizes the paramount importance of regional peace. Turkish…
Addis Abeba -U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA), Mike Hammer, is due in Addis Abeba between 7-13…
President Hassan SMohamud participated in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, TΓΌrkiye. During a high-level panel discussion, the President highlighted…
His Excellency President @HassanSMohamud, In an address at the 6th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, stressed the existential…
Egypt has agreed to a $35bn deal with the United Arab Emirates to develop the area of Ras el-Hekma on…