Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Somalia and Ethiopia announced on Saturday the restoration of full diplomatic relations, marking the end of a year-long rift that had posed significant challenges to stability in the volatile Horn of Africa. The announcement followed a visit by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Addis Ababa, where he met with Ethiopian Prime […]
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is scheduled to visit Ethiopia on Saturday in a bid to reinforce ties between the two nations following a recently brokered peace agreement. The visit, announced by the Somali president’s office, comes at the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, signaling a renewed push for cooperation in the volatile […]
Tensions Soar in N’Djamena as Presidential Palace Comes Under Attack N’DJAMENA, CHAD| The capital of Chad was plunged into chaos on Wednesday evening as heavy gunfire erupted near the presidential palace. Unidentified militants launched an attack on the heavily guarded government building, prompting swift military intervention and heightening fears of instability in the Sahel nation. […]
This morning, Mogadishu woke to the heartbreaking news of the passing of Farhiya, the wife of celebrated Somali musician and philanthropist Dayax Dalnuurshe. Farhiya, known widely by her social media moniker “Farxiya the Bosslady,” had been bedridden for several weeks before her untimely death. The loss has triggered an outpouring of grief and condolences from […]
On January 7, 2025, John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s president at Accra’s Black Star Square, marking his return to the nation’s highest office after previously serving from 2012 to 2017. The inauguration ceremony was attended by approximately 20 regional leaders, including Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré, and […]
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has cautioned Israel against further military aggression, warning that additional attacks could escalate into a “large-scale war.” Speaking to China’s state broadcaster CCTV in a December interview aired on Saturday, Araghchi stressed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy while underscoring its readiness to respond to any provocation. “We are fully prepared for […]
Born in 1949 in Odha, Moyale, Marsabit County, the late Abdullahi Jirma, a legendary Borana singer and guitarist, carved an indelible mark in the history of Borana and Oromo music. His exceptional talent and creativity continue to resonate across generations, solidifying his legacy as one of the most influential figures in the region’s cultural history. […]
London, UK| Somali music sensation Najma Nashaad delivered an electrifying performance at her highly anticipated end-of-year concert in London, leaving fans in awe and cementing her reputation as one of the most beloved Somali artists of her generation. The event, held on December 27, 2024, at the sold-out Crystals Theatre in Hayes, was a dazzling […]
Lower Shabelle, Somalia| In a significant blow to the Al-Shabaab militant group, the United States successfully conducted a precision drone strike on December 24, 2024, killing senior Al-Shabaab leader Mohamed Mire, also known as Abu Abdirahman, in the vicinity of Quyno Barrow in the Lower Shabelle region of southern Somalia. The strike, carried out in […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| In a move aimed at bolstering diplomatic and developmental relations, Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted the Italian Ambassador to Somalia, Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, for high-level discussions at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu. The meeting underscored the enduring partnership between the two nations and their shared commitment to fostering growth, stability, and […]
