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Somali Military Officers Plotting with Al-Shabab Group in Terror Attacks Says SFG

Somali Military Officers Plotting with Al-Shabab Group in Terror Attacks Says SFG

At least 14 army officers, including the commander of the Jaalle Siyad military academy, have been arrested in connection with Monday’s al-Shabaab suicide bombing at the academy in Mogadishu, which killed at least 30 soldiers and left more than 70 others injured. Continue reading “Somali Military Officers Plotting with Al-Shabab Group in Terror Attacks Says SFG”

Addis Ababa Suggests Ethiopian Airline Stake to Eritrea for Port Access

Addis Ababa Suggests Ethiopian Airline Stake to Eritrea for Port Access

Landlocked Ethiopia may use Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa) as a bargaining chip with reports that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is suggesting to sell 30% of the flagship airline to the Eritrean government in exchange for port access for the country, reports the Amharic language Amba online newspaper. Continue reading “Addis Ababa Suggests Ethiopian Airline Stake to Eritrea for Port Access”

The Somaliland Parliament’s Speaker Election is Scheduled

The Somaliland Parliament’s Speaker Election is Scheduled


The sixth session of the House of Representatives, scheduled to officially open tomorrow Sunday July 23, 2023, is supposed to choose the Speaker of the House of Representatives, which was emptied by Abdirisaq Khalif Ahmed who held that post for almost two years. He surrendered as of late subsequent to joining the uprising in Las Anod, that pursuing a unionist agenda and fighting with Somaliland forces for cessation. Continue reading “The Somaliland Parliament’s Speaker Election is Scheduled”

Somaliland Rep. Office in Taiwan Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Somaliland Rep. Office in Taiwan Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan has rebuffed a former employee’s claim of unfair dismissal, telling CNA Thursday that the worker was fired due to “persistently breaching” her employment contract. Continue reading “Somaliland Rep. Office in Taiwan Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations”

Hargeisa Book Fair’s International Delegates Honored at the Somaliland Presidential Palace

Hargeisa Book Fair’s International Delegates Honored at the Somaliland Presidential Palace

Somaliland, president – H. E. Muse Bihi Abdi – hosted a dinner at the Presidential Palace for international delegates who are taking part in the Hargeisa this evening facilitated a supper at the official royal residence for global visitors who are taking part in the Hargeisa International Book Fair, which opens tomorrow Saturday in the capital -Hargeisa. Continue reading “Hargeisa Book Fair’s International Delegates Honored at the Somaliland Presidential Palace”

The Late Journalist Madar Abdi Ahmed Buried in Hargeisa, Somaliland

The Late Journalist Madar Abdi Ahmed Buried in Hargeisa, Somaliland

May Allah Almighty rest in peace, the funeral was held today in Hargeisa for the late journalist Madar Abdi Ahmed, who passed away yesterday in a hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading “The Late Journalist Madar Abdi Ahmed Buried in Hargeisa, Somaliland”

Countries That Voted against the Resolution Banning the Burning of the Holy Quran

Countries That Voted against the Resolution Banning the Burning of the Holy Quran

A deeply divided United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a controversial resolution urging countries to address, prevent and prosecute acts and advocacy of religious hatred, after several copies of the Koran. burned in Sweden and other European countries. Continue reading “Countries That Voted against the Resolution Banning the Burning of the Holy Quran”