No rivalry among stakeholders in Somalia: Turkey

Turkish ambassador to Somalia says the country played important role in reviving Somalia after 1991 civil war Turkey is not in competition with any other country in trying to resolve the conflicts in Somalia, according to the Turkish ambassador to Mogadishu. “We have never been in competition with any actors in Somalia… Turkey has gained

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Somali government to register foreign nationals in the country

The Federal Government of Somalia has determined that statistical data will be made available to the foreign nationals in the country to monitor the activities carried out in the country in line with the and immigration procedures in the world. The decision to count the number of foreigners came from the meeting of the Somali

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Somalia, Djiboutian leaders discuss strengthening of bilateral ties

The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed and a delegation led by President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, arrived in Djibouti on a two-day official visit. The President of the Republic of Djibouti, Ismail Guelleh, has met with the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi

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Somali President announces major security reshuffle

Mogadishu, 16 August 2018: The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, today organized a major reconciliation meeting for some national security agencies and the National Constituent Assembly A copy of the Office of the President has been appointed and dismissed by the following officials; 1. –Dr. Amina Said Ali was

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Turkey slaps retaliatory tariff hikes on US-made goods worth $553M

In a retaliatory move against economic attacks spearheaded by the U.S. administration, Turkey has raised import tariffs on a number of goods imported from its Nato O ally Turkey doubled tariffs on several U.S. products, including alcohol and tobacco products and cars, according to a new presidential decree published in the official gazette Wednesday. Under

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Somali special forces killed eleven Al-Shabaab Commanders in Lower Jubba

Kismayo- Somali National Army Killed eleven members of Al -Shabaab fighters including four commanders at Muse Haji area about 60 KM to the Coastal town of Kismayo in lower Jubba region, SNA Commander of 43 Sector, Mohamed Bule confirmed to Media about the military operation’s development. We killed 11 terrorist Al-Shabaab fighters including four Commanders

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What Ethiopia needs is a new federal arrangement

The recent events in Eastern Ethiopia proved once again that the country’s ethnic federalism is not working. After just four months in office, Ethiopia’s reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed already managed to make the nation hope for a better, more peaceful and prosperous future. His domestic and foreign policy achievements already exceeded all expectations. Ahmed

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Primary election day opens with high turnout, enthusiasm

Polls are open around the state until 8 p.m. as voters narrow the field of candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, and other seats. Minnesota voters are casting their ballots Tuesday in a primary election that will help narrow the field of DFL and Republican candidates for the state’s top political positions, including the governor,

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Turkey to boycott US electronic products, Erdoğan says

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday that Turkey will impose a boycott against U.S. electronic products amid an ongoing and deepening rift between the two Nato allies over a number of issues. Speaking at a symposium organized by the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) in the capital Ankara on the 17th foundation

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Man arrested, pedestrians injured as car hits barriers at UK parliament

LONDON (Reuters) – A number of people were injured when a car collided with security barriers outside London’s parliament building on Tuesday and the driver was arrested, police said. Police said none of the injuries was life-threatening and they could not immediately determine whether the incident was terrorism-related. “The male driver of the car was

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