The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Gutteres, said that he spoke with the President of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, while listening to the concerns of the Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
United Nations Secretary Antonio Gutteres noted that the Security Council has...
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Taye Atske-Selassie, said that there is a need for careful consideration before deciding on the arrangements for the final departure of the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
Taye Atske-Selassie, on the other hand, said that there is a need to consider...
Illegal fishing targeting tuna in Somali waters reveals a major weakness in the country's maritime administration.
A report issued by ENACT said that Somalia's rich fishing resources are facing increasing threats from foreign vessels engaged in illegal activities.
The report said that these activities cost Somalia about $300 million a year.
Yellowfin...
The Somali national team drew 0-0 with Mauritius in their first round (qualifier) match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, which was played on Friday evening.
The match was neutral in terms of the quality of the game, with neither side able to create any serious chances. The...
The Federal Government of Somalia was today forgiven the debt of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) after talks in Berne, Switzerland, between the Minister of Communications and Technology of Somalia, Mohamed Adan Macalin Ali Somali and the Director General of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), Mr. Masahiko Metoki.
The purpose...
The African Union has requested about 90 million dollars for its peacekeeping forces in Somalia, which provide support to their military forces in the fight against Al-Shabaab.
Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the head of the African Union for political, peace and security affairs, said that more than 19,600 soldiers of the...
The Prime Minister of the Somali government, Hamse Abdi Bare, said that the country will not tolerate an individual or a group that he described as wanting to be listened to and fulfill their interests.
Prime Minister Hamse said, Somalia is tired of being singled out for a particular group....
Two ministers in the Federal Government of Somalia, who are also members of the Lower House of Parliament from Puntland, have announced their resignations from their positions in the government, citing disagreements over constitutional amendments and the way the country’s governance is being run.
One of the ministers who resigned,...
Puntland authorities have accused Somaliland of hijacking two boats belonging to Puntland businessmen off the coast of Lasqoray district in Sanaag region.
The governor of Lasqoray district in Puntland made the accusation, saying he regretted the incident, but on the other hand, said that efforts were underway to return the...
It is said that around four thousand Ethiopian soldiers have entered parts of Hiran region in the past 48 hours and have gone to Matabaan district.
These heavily armed forces have crossed the border of Hiraan region on foot with the territory of the Somali regional government of Ethiopia, especially...