Tag: Somalia
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Somalia threatens to suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights amid territorial dispute
Somalia has issued a warning to suspend all Ethiopian Airlines flights to its territory due to an ongoing territorial dispute. The dispute escalated after Ethiopia signed an agreement in January 2024 with the separatist region of Somaliland, securing access to 20 kilometers of Somaliland’s coastline for 50 years in exchange for recognizing the territory. Somalia…
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Somalia takes historic step towards universal suffrage
Somalia’s cabinet has approved a bill that could usher in universal suffrage for the first time in over half a century. If confirmed by parliament, the bill will replace the indirect voting system that has been in place for decades, giving citizens the direct power to elect their leaders. The move comes after more than…
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Deadly terrorist blast on a beach in Somalia kills at least 32 people and wounds 63 others
The devastating explosion ripped through a popular beach restaurant in Mogadishu on Friday evening. The attack, blamed by Somali state media on the militant group al-Shabaab, is the deadliest in the country since October 2022, when twin car bombs killed over 100 people. Police spokesperson Abdifatah Aden confirmed the casualty figures, stating that one of…
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IS-Somalia: A Limited Arsenal Despite Elevated Status
Despite its growing prominence within the global Islamic State (IS) network, IS-Somalia remains constrained in its military capacity. While the group has managed to carve out a significant foothold in the Horn of Africa, its ability to mount large-scale, complex operations is hindered by a relatively limited arsenal. Weaponry and Tactics IS-Somalia primarily relies on…
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Turkey to start search for oil and gas in Somalia, minister says
Turkey and Somalia have signed an agreement under which the Turkish state company TPAO will conduct seismic surveys on three blocks in Somalia, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced. “We believe that Somalia has very important oil and natural gas resources in the offshore area. We have signed our agreement in 3 blocks in the…
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Somali militiamen seize heavy weapons after looting convoy
At least five people were killed when militiamen ambushed a convoy in central Somalia and seized heavy weapons, the local government and residents said on Tuesday, seven months after a decades-long arms embargo was lifted. The convoy was travelling on Monday with a security escort near the town of Abudwaq when militiamen from a local…
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In the capital of Somalia, Mogadishu, an explosion occurred near a restaurant where the Euro 2024 final was broadcast
According to preliminary data, there are casualties. Local media reported that the bomb was detonated by a terrorist. Here’s what we know so far: At least five people were killed and 20 others injured in the attack [reported by Somali police spokesman Maj. Abdifitah Aden Hassa] Initial reports suggest the explosion was caused by a…
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EU Civilian Operations Commander arrival to Somalia
On his first visit to EUCAP Somalia in his role as Civilian Operations Commander, Mr. Stefano Tomat commenced a comprehensive duty trip in Somalia. His visit includes key meetings with the Somali and international counterparts, visits to EUCAP Somalia’s Field Offices in Bossaso and Hargeisa and facilities, and observation of the Mission’s engagements throughout the…
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Turkey mediates talks between disputing Ethiopia and Somalia
The foreign ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi and Taye Atske Selassie, held a round of talks in Ankara to resolve contentious issues between their countries. The talks reportedly focused on Ethiopia’s seaport access MoU with Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland. Somali authorities see the agreement as a violation of the country’s sovereignty.…
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Countries neighboring Kenya are experiencing internet disruptions
🇰🇪🌐 “The ongoing internet disruption has impacted Kenya as well as neighboring countries including, Uganda and Burundi; the incident is likely to limit coverage of events on the ground where protests are held,” Internet monitoring service NetBlocks said on X. NetBlocks previously reported on Internet disruptions observed in Kenya. There were no reports of problems…
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