US military says drone crashed in Somalia

The U.S. military announced on Friday that it is launching an investigation into the cause of an American drone crash in Somalia earlier this week, following reports of the incident by local media.

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Turkish armed drone crashes in Al-Shabaab-held area in south Somalia

A Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone, armed with missiles, crashed in an Al-Shabaab-controlled area in southern Somalia, marking the second incident this year of a military aircraft going down in territory held by the terror group in the conflict-ridden nation, Caasimada Online news website reported on Wednesday.

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Somalia's president accused of prioritizing trivial issues over public service

Opposition MP Abdirahman Abdishakur delivered a scathing criticism of Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday, accusing him of prioritizing the exhumation of bodies from graves, the demolition of homes belonging to impoverished citizens, and the repatriation of Somalis who had sought…

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Somalia: Corruption & Constitutional Violations by the Minister of Education - OpEd

Dear Minister, I write to express my profound concern regarding the current trajectory of the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education (MOECHE) under your leadership. It is with a heavy heart that I must highlight the rampant corruption, the repeated violations of Somali laws, and the disregard…

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Air France Suspends Red Sea Flights After Houthis Missle Attack

Air France has suspended all flights over the Red Sea following a report from the crew of an aircraft who observed a "luminous object at high altitude" while flying near Sudan.

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U.S. Customs Blocks Asli Maydi Frankincense Over Labor Abuse, Rape, and Theft

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a withhold release order (WRO) against Asli Maydi, a frankincense supplier based in Hargeisa, Somaliland, citing forced labor concerns.

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foreign nationals killed after mortar attack hits Halane base in Somalia's

At least three foreign nationals lost their lives on Sunday in a mortar attack targeting the heavily fortified Halane base in Mogadishu, which houses diplomatic missions, including those of the United States, United Kingdom, and the United Nations.

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Villa Somalia and Jubaland now teeter on the edge of full-blown war

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Jubaland leader Ahmed Madobe, previously allies in the nation's political landscape, now find themselves on the brink of war after a divisive National Consultative Council meeting revealed profound rifts, prompting both sides to mobilize for a possible…

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Somalia to relocate Ethiopian embassy from presidential palace

Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has announced that the Ethiopian embassy, currently situated within the presidential palace, will be relocated to its previous site, which is now vacant. This decision comes in response to significant public outcry over the embassy's presence in such…

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Somalia: Two Egyptian warships carrying weapons dock at Mogadishu port

Two Egyptian warships laden with weaponry arrived at Mogadishu port on Sunday, following a recent delivery of arms from Cairo that was also destined for the Somali army, Caasimada Online news website reported.

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Somalia:Jubaland, Puntland leaders strongly oppose NCC's term extension decision

Jubaland and Puntland regional administrations on Thursday issued a fierce denunciation of the controversial term extension approved by the National Consultative Council for three regional states on Wednesday, sparking a significant political upheaval throughout Somalia.

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CIA director arrives in Somalia's capital on secret trip

CIA Director William J. Burns made a secret visit to Mogadishu, Somalia, on Thursday, where he held high-level discussions with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his intelligence chief Abdullahi Sanbalolshe, Caasimada Online news website reported.

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Somalia, UAE to Collaborate in Developing Fisheries and Port Infrastructure

The Federal government of Somalia has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) withAbu Dhabi Ports Group that will see the two sides jointly invest in developing the country's fishing industry and port infrastructure.

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Somalia President Will Bear Responsibility for Any Consequences - Warns Former President's Party

In a tit-for-tat standoff in Somali politics, the Himilo Qaran Party, led by former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, has issued a stern warning regarding President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's recent actions. They accuse him of illegally extending his term and pressuring certain Federal Member States to…

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Somalia declares Ethiopian diplomat persona non grata

Somalia declared an Ethiopian diplomat persona non grata on Tuesday, citing involvement in activities that are incompatible with his diplomatic duties.

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Somalia's president says he is open to talks with Puntland, Jubaland leaders

President Hassan Sheikh of Somalia on Tuesday declared his commitment to engage in talks with the presidents of Jubaland and Puntland, amid rising tensions between the federal government and the two regional administrations.

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Somalia's regional presidents awarded controversial one-year term extensions

Somalia's National Consultative Council on Wednesday ignited controversy by granting one-year term extension to the presidents of Hirshabelle, Galmudug, and Southwest states, provoking vehement backlash from opposition leaders.

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Somalia continues to demand expulsion of Ethiopian troops as ATMIS exit looms

Somalia's government remains steadfast in its demand for the expulsion of Ethiopian troops from the country and their barring from the upcoming African Union peacekeeping mission, AUSSOM, which is slated to begin operations in January of next year, Caasimada Online news website reported on Monday.

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Kenya's Ruto asks Somalia's Jubaland leader to return to NCC talks

Kenya's President William Ruto has urged Ahmed Madobe, the leader of Somalia's Jubaland state, to rejoin the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting that commenced in Mogadishu this month, featuring the participation of both federal and regional leaders, Caasimada Online news website reported…

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Somalia:Unraveling the most corrupt states in East Africa

Corruption, the uninvited guest at Africa's governance party, seems to be overstaying its welcome despite regional concerns. The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published annually by the Transparency International, has spilled the beans on the current state of affairs, revealing some surprising…

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