Zelenskyy receives credentials from ambassadors of Great Britain, New Zealand, Chile and Somalia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy accepted the letters of credence from the newly appointed ambassadors: Neil Crompton of the United Kingdom, Paul Ballantyne of New Zealand, Eliseo Rodrigo Ruiz Ortiz of Chile, and Mohamed Abdullahi Ahmed of...

Somalia PM urges stronger internet governance at national forum

MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday emphasized the need for practical outcomes from the Somali Internet Governance Forum to strengthen the country’s internet management and usage framework. Speaking at the opening of...

Along Somalia’s Overlooked Migration Trail, Dangers Lie in Wait

On a long strip of white sand along Mareero’s coast in northern Puntland, Somalia, the beach is littered with debris. A member of the Puntland Maritime Police Force sinks his boot into a heap of bottles and cans, threading between a broken torch,...

Canada backs Somalia’s push to combat GBV and protect journalists

The national commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, organised by the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and supported by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) through the Canadian...

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...

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...

Climate change threatens unique ‘Samburu Special 5’ wildlife in arid East Africa

The “Samburu Special Five” — the reticulated giraffe, Grévy’s zebra, beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich — exist only in northern Kenya, southern Ethiopia and Somalia, where they have evolved unique traits to survive extreme aridity. But...

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...

Sharjah Ruler inaugurates 44th Sharjah International Book Fair

Upon his arrival, His Highness was received by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Head of the Sharjah Finance Department; Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Authority; Sheikh Dr...

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...

The US Marine Corps celebrates its November birth

The US Marine Corps celebrates 250 years in existence in November of this year. They were established on Nov. 10, 1775 during the American Revolutionary War, in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, as the Continental Marines. Today, they have developed into...

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...

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...

The Church Under Attack: How Christian Persecution Is Fueling Global Revival

Christianity is now the most persecuted religion in the world, but in Nigeria and other places where believers are suffering most, the Gospel is spreading with a power and urgency that cannot be ignored or stopped. Around the world, crosses are...

Dick Cheney, Iraq and the Making of Halliburton

Cheney watching the 9/11 attacks on NYC before being rushed into the White House bunker. Photo: White House. This is an excerpt from Jeffrey St. Clair’s book on war-profiteering, Grand Theft Pentagon (Common Courage, 2005). There’s no more pungent...

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...