FAO, Japan invest US$2M to curb illegal fishing in Somalia

SOMALIA – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Japan have launched a joint initiative with Somalia to strengthen the country’s fisheries sector and support communities that rely on marine...

STRC fall symposium: A day of exploring research and fostering community

Guest speakers and fellows presented research that explored the histories and cultures of marginalized communities at the Social Transformative Research Collaborative’s annual Fall Symposium at DePaul. Formed by several departments — African and...

Turkey Secretly Building Somalia Space Base

Turkey is reportedly establishing a space facility in Somalia as part of a broader security cooperation agreement with the Horn of Africa nation, raising questions about the implications for regional stability and missile capabilities. According...

Yoruba Union Condemns Trump's Threat: "Libya, Somalia, Others Are In Ruins; Nigeria Won't Go That Path"

The Yoruba Union, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has condemned the recent threat issued by United States president, Donald Trump, following his decision to designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern." The union described Trump's...

Turkey secretly building Somalia space base to boost missile range

Turkey has expanded its influence across Africa and can no longer be ignored by Israel, according to Dr. Rashid Abdi, director of research at the Sahan Global think tank in Kenya, who spoke at the Africa-Israel Economic Forum held over the...

Timing, Targeting, & Technology: Your New Collections Playbook

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Air Force Veteran Hopes Contest Will Bring Pain Relief Through Stem Cells

An Air Force veteran who deployed 28 times and experienced the rigors of flying jets for the military has dealt with debilitating back and neck pain. He’s sharing his story with the public, hoping stem cell treatments can improve his quality of...

Gunfire exchange as pirates target Stolt tanker in Somali waters

A chemical tanker operated by Stolt Tankers came under fire from armed pirates off the coast of Somalia, according to maritime security specialist Vanguard Tech. The Cayman Islands-flagged Stolt Sagaland was transiting about 332 nautical miles...

Japan partners with FAO on Somalian fisheries project

Japan has partnered with the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on an initiative aimed at modernizing fisheries infrastructure and mitigating IUU fishing activities in Somalia. The USD 2 million (EUR 1.7 million) initiative...

Somalia’s Southwest State Launches Crackdown on Clan Conflict Inciters

BAIDOA, Somalia — Authorities in Somalia’s Southwest State have announced a series of new measures aimed at holding accountable individuals accused of fuelling clan conflicts and revenge killings, in a bid to stem a resurgence of intercommunal...

A Presumptive Case of Mucocutaneous and Visceral Leishmaniasis in Nonendemic Country

Introduction Leishmaniasis is a complex disease caused by the parasite Leishmania, which spreads through the bite of infected sandflies. This disease is classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the neglected tropical diseases...

Trump threatens military action against Nigeria: Musings on his real intentions

By Yusuf Bangura Nyon, Switzerland 2 November, 2025 [email protected] ———————————————— The article, ‘’Hypocrisy as Policy’’, by Global Geopolitics (attached) is a good reaction to Trump’s insane, but self-serving, threat to invade Nigeria under...

Their plan was a flood of illegal immigration. Our answer is an immigration moratorium

El Centro sector U.S. Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino discusses anti-I.C.E. agitators and immigration enforcement operations on 'Fox News @ Night.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Joe Biden's decision to allow the free flow...

After decades of conflict, Somalia is rebuilding legal history

This article was produced with the support of African Gazettes Forum Deprived of an official gazette for more than 20 years, Somalia is now rebuilding its legislative history through digital technology. This renaissance is being driven by the...

Celebrating World Cities Day with smart cities

There are special “World Days” for nearly everything, however: one of the most significant days that you may not know is “World Cities Day”, which is traditionally celebrated on October 31. This year’s World Cities Day has a Smart Cities theme. It...

6,832 Graduates To Receive Scrolls At UUM’s 38th Convocation Ceremony

ALOR SETAR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- A total of 6,832 graduates will receive their scrolls at Universiti Utara Malaysia’s (UUM) 38th Convocation Ceremony, to be held from Nov 9 to 13 at the Mu’adzam Shah Hall, UUM, in Sintok. UUM vice-chancellor Prof...

Software engineer accused of aiding Al Shabaab recruitment in Kenya

Judge with a gavel. [Courtesy/iStock] A computer software engineer, Alwi Mohamed Shariff, was yesterday charged in a Mombasa court with facilitating and funding the recruitment of terrorists in the country. Sharif, who appeared before Shanzu Chief...

An engineer charged with recruiting fighters for Al shabaab

A computer software engineer, Alwi Mohamed Shariff, was yesterday charged in a Mombasa court with facilitating and funding the recruitment of terrorists in the country. Sharif, who appeared before Shanzu Chief Magistrate Anthony Mwacigi, is...

Diphtheria Outbreak in Somalia Kills 87 Children Amid Aid Cuts and Conflict

In a crowded hospital ward in Mogadishu, Somalia, the air is thick with the labored breaths of children stricken by diphtheria, a bacterial infection that was once nearly eradicated through widespread vaccination. Recent reports highlight how this...

Somalia opens consultations for digital transformation

Homepage > News > Business > Somalia opens consultations for digital transformation Following the announcement of its digital transformation ambitions, Somalia has launched a public consultation to finalize a national strategy for its mid-term...