Massive Visa Scandal Unraveled At Indian Embassy in Kenya - Somali Patients Exploited
Shabelle
In a shocking revelation, an intricate network of corruption involving Somali, Kenyan, and Indian nationals has been exposed within the Indian Embassy in Kenya. These groups are… Read more »
American Official Confirms to Shabelle TV That the US Stopped Food Rations to Danab Forces
Shabelle
The US has suspended the food rations provided to the Danab forces in Somalia due to the diversion of these rations and fuel intended for them, a senior US Embassy official… Read more »
Somali Defense Ministry Investigates Diversion of Rations for Elite Danab Forces
Shabelle
In a significant development, the Somali Defence Ministry has confirmed the diversion of rations intended for the elite US-trained Danab forces, a unit within the Somali National… Read more »
Historic Arrival of Turkish Warship in Mogadishu Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations
Shabelle
In a significant display of military cooperation and partnership, the first Turkish warship has docked at the port of Mogadishu, Somalia. This momentous occasion coincides with a… Read more »
Somali PM Hosts Dinner for Turkish Navy Officers, Marking New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
Shabelle
In a significant display of the strengthening ties between Somalia and Turkey, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, hosted a dinner for… Read more »
EU Warns Against Ransom Payments to Somali Pirates
Shabelle
The European Union (EU) has issued a stern warning against paying ransom to Somali pirates, citing concerns that such payments could fuel further hijackings in the Indian Ocean and… Read more »
Kenya's Miraa Exports to Somalia Suffer Due to High Levies
Business Day Africa
Kenya's miraa exports are taking a severe blow from steep levies, compelling traders in Somalia to halt purchases of the stimulant from Kenya due to its dwindling competitiveness… Read more »
Somalia Reports Food Diversion Involving U.S.-Trained Soldiers
VOA
The Somali government has admitted that rations for the elite Somali soldiers trained by the United States have been diverted within a unit of its forces. Read more »
High-Level Meeting Between Somali and U.S. Defence Officials Takes Place in Nairobi
Shabelle
In a significant development for regional security and cooperation, a high-level meeting was recently held in Nairobi between officials from the Federal Government of Somalia's… Read more »
UN Says Heavy Rains to Affect About 770,000 People in Somalia
Shabelle
The upcoming heavier normal Gu rains and floods in 22 districts of Somalia are expected to affect some 770,000 people, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs… Read more »
Food Insecurity Plagues Somalia's Displaced
Shabelle
In Somalia, an estimated 4 million people--or one-fifth of the population--face acute food insecurity; 3.8 million people are displaced from their homes; and 1.7 million children… Read more »
Djibouti Joins AUC Chairperson Race to Take On Kenya and Somalia
Capital FM
Djibouti has joined the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, becoming the third East African nation, alongside Kenya and Somalia, to front a candidate for the… Read more »
Somalia Sends Back Ethiopia's Ambassador, Closes Consulates in Puntland, Somaliland
Addis Standard
The government of Somalia asked Ethiopia's Ambassador to Somalia Muktar Mohamed Ware to return back to Addis Abeba for consultation and closed Ethiopia's consulate offices in… Read more »
World News in Brief - South Sudan Tax Impositions, Somalia Flash Floods, Ukraine Attacks
UN News
The UN acknowledges assurances from the South Sudanese government that the recent imposition of taxes on fuel and supply trucks does not apply to the Organization. Still, concerns… Read more »
Joint Press Release | Supporting Immediate Emergency Response for Cross Border Communities in Eastern Africa [press release]
Africa CDC
To strengthen regional cross-border Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) readiness during public health emergencies, Africa CDC, UNICEF, IFRC, and WHO (the Collective… Read more »