Hargeisa, Somaliland– Somaliland security forces have detained MP Mohamed Abib shortly after his arrival at Hargeisa Airport on a return trip from the United Arab Emirates. Abib, known for his outspoken criticism of President Muse Bihi and his administration, was apprehended as he disembarked from his flight. The reasons behind Abib’s arrest remain unclear, and...
Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has issued a warning to the Somali government about the potential dangers of transferring control of the country’s airspace to a foreign nation. He emphasized that such a move would threaten Somalia’s sovereignty and independence, which have been hard-won over the years. Farmaajo expressed particular concern over reports that...
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has dismissed Abdirashid Jiley, his Health and Nutrition advisor, following a controversial video statement. In the video, Jiley expressed support for Ethiopia and criticized the Somali government’s plan to allow Egyptian troops into the country. His remarks have sparked concern over Somalia’s military alliances and regional stability. Jiley, who is...
Southwest forces successfully repelled an attack by Al-Shabaab militants on Baidoa Airport in Somalia late last night. The militants initiated the assault with artillery fire, targeting the airport, a critical military hub in the region. In response, Southwest and Ethiopian forces stationed at the airport engaged the attackers in a brief but intense firefight. Residents...
MOGADISHU (Rahanreeb) – Italy has donated four Bell412 multipurpose military helicopters to Somalia, marking the most significant arms and equipment supply to Mogadishu since the United Nations lifted its arms embargo on the country last year. A video circulating on social media shows the newly arrived combat helicopters stationed at Adan Adde International Airport in...
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mohamud Ali Yusuf, has proposed a plan to help ease tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia. The proposal suggests giving Ethiopia control over a port close to its border with Djibouti, providing the landlocked country with direct access to the sea. This could help reduce conflicts in the region, particularly around maritime rights,...
The Somali National Army (SNA) is stepping up its fight against Al-Shabaab militants in the HirShabelle region, particularly in the western parts of Hiran and some areas of Middle Shabelle. According to Sheikh Abukar Mohamed, the spokesperson for Somalia’s Ministry of Defense, the military is focused on freeing territories still controlled by Al-Shabaab within this...
Al-Shabaab militants have been accused of planting explosives in a major market located in the Tabeelaha Sheekh Ibraahim area on the outskirts of Mogadishu. Reports are emerging about the extent of the damage caused by two explosions that occurred this morning. According to local residents, the explosives specifically targeted the market, with sources indicating that...
Al-Shabaab, the militant group operating in parts of Somalia, has issued a stark ultimatum to local banks and financial institutions, demanding they cease cooperation with the Somali government’s newly implemented 5% sales tax. The group warned that private individuals should withdraw their funds from participating banks by August 25, 2024, or face serious consequences, highlighting...
Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed recently met with members of parliament from the Hawiye clan to discuss the economic and security challenges facing local businesses in Mogadishu. The talks focused on the federal government’s new sales taxes, which have caused discontent among business owners struggling to recover in the current economic climate. Security...