(Raxanreeb Online – Yemen)–The Houthi movement in Yemen has once again issued a warning, threatening to launch a strike within 48 hours against a UAE-installed radar facility, which was established to monitor and secure the Red Sea maritime corridor. This latest development comes in the wake of reports from Bosaso, where the airport has recently...
Garoowe (Raxanreeb Online) — Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni has welcomed the reconciliation initiative announced by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, calling for a genuine commitment to resolving the political differences between the two sides. In a statement issued on Saturday, President Deni emphasized the necessity of bringing all parties together to address the ongoing...
Kampala, Uganda — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has appealed to the international community for $190 million to support the African Union’s new security mission in Somalia, known as AUSSOM. Speaking at a meeting held in Uganda, Mahamat confirmed that the transfer of responsibilities from the African Union Transition Mission...
Public voter registration for Somalia’s long-awaited local council elections officially began today in Shangani District, Mogadishu — a milestone event in the country’s ongoing push for democratic reform. Local residents gathered early in the morning, forming long queues at registration centers, signaling a strong public will to take part in choosing their local representatives —...
(Raxanreeb Online) –In a significant step toward national reconciliation, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre paid a visit to the city of Laascaanood last night, where he held an important meeting with traditional elders from the SSC-Khaatumo regions. The gathering focused on ways to strengthen unity, promote peace, and move forward with reconciliation efforts. The...
Ankara (Raxanreeb Online) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, where the two leaders held in-depth discussions on strengthening bilateral ties and advancing joint efforts in security and international cooperation. The meeting highlighted the long-standing partnership between Somalia and Türkiye, with both presidents reaffirming...
Hiiraan, Somalia (Raxanreeb Online) – Fierce clashes erupted again this morning in Abooreey, a village in the Hiiraan region, as Somali government forces and allied community fighters engaged in heavy combat with Al-Shabaab militants. According to security sources on the ground, the Somali National Army (SNA), backed by local Macawiisley forces, mounted a strong defense...
Mogadishu (Raxanreeb Online) – The number of people executed around the world has seen a shocking rise in 2024, according to a new report from Amnesty International. The human rights organization says 1,518 people were put to death this year alone — a32% increase from the previous year. This marks the highest number of executions...
MANDERA, Kenya – Five Somali elders who were abducted in February by the militant group Al-Shabaab have been released, according to local security sources. The elders had been seized near the town of Elwak in Mandera County and held inside Somalia for over a month. The group was reportedly traveling toward Elwak when their vehicle...
QAHIRA(Raxanreeb Online) — The Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Egypt held a high-level phone conversation to address the evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, with a particular focus on the protracted crises in Somalia and Sudan. According to official statements released by both nations’ foreign ministries, the two sides...