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MOGADISHU, (IDNE, Editorial) — The recent meeting of the National Consultative Council of Central and Southern Somalia Leaders in Mogadishu…
Garowe, (IDNE, Editorial) The recent imprisonment of Dr. Abdirahman Jama Kulmiye by Somaliland is a glaring injustice that underscores a…
New York – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the designation of James Swan of the United States as his…
Regardless of my personal stance on the decision made by the people of Sool to part ways from their PL…
Mogadishu, (Editorial, IDNE) In a troubling development emerging from Somalia, a series of unexpected fatalities among the country’s highest-ranking military…
The Emir of Kuwait, Mishal Al-Sabah, has dissolved the National Assembly and announced the suspension of all its meetings The…
The Civil Democratic Forces alliance (Tagadom) founding conference, initially delayed twice, is now set to convene in Addis_Abeba on 26…
In a new letter to the UN Security Council, the Somali government reiterates request to have UNSomalia terminated, reveals that…
The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly on Friday to grant the Palestinians some additional rights in the global body,…
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 of Ethiopia’s 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 Türkiye, 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 – 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 America’s 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…
Somalia’s central government collapsed in 1991, plunging the country into civil war, made worse with the emergence of the jihadist…
An overhaul of Somalia’s 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…
Somalia’s Puntland State has warned against amending the current constitution. In a statement, Puntland claims that Somalia’s parliament doesn’t 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 Somalia’s…
Over 70 lawmakers from both chambers of Somalia’s 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 “direct access to the sea is a matter of…
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s 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…