Somalia
Somalia and Ethiopia Conclude First Phase of Ankara Negotiations
The negotiations, held in the Turkish capital, Ankara, focused primarily on setting a framework and technical guidelines for the upcoming discussions. The primary objective was to establish a clear roadmap…
Funding for Somalia’s new AU peace mission hangs in the balance
With delays in activating a new UN-AU cost-sharing mechanism, both organisations must now redouble their efforts to secure funds. A new African Union (AU) peace support mission in Somalia started…
Maritime issues should top Somalia’s UN Security Council agenda
Somalia’s two-year council term is a chance to leverage its strategic position at the crossroads of international maritime trade. For the first time since 1971, Somalia has been elected as…
Salaam Bank, Enabling Somalia’s Contactless Payment Solution
In recent years, Somalia has emerged as a leading player in the financial technology (FinTech) sector in East Africa, driven by the innovative efforts of institutions such as Salaam Bank…
Somali President Shocks AU During Chairperson Election
The African Union (AU) held its chairperson election on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Many leaders attended the important event. The election was expected to be smooth, but a surprising moment…
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AU Deputy’s UNSC Remarks Spark Outrage in Somalia Amid Security Gains
A diplomatic storm is brewing in Somalia following remarks made at the United Nations Security…
Al-Shabaab Accuses World Bank and IMF of Economic Deception, Echoing Claims by Ousted Somali MP Dr. Abdulahi Hashi Abib
In a statement released on April 7, 2025, the Al-Kataib Foundation for Media Productions, the…
How Terror Propaganda Eclipses Somalia’s Fragmented Government Voice
Blood had barely dried on Mogadishu's streets when al-Shabaab's media apparatus sprang into action. Within…
Somalia Revitalizes National Development Bank, Joins Afreximbank
Somalia has breathed new life into its long-dormant national development bank. Officials announced yesterday that…
