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Türkiye on Tuesday rejected allegations of cooperation with Israel, particularly defense-based cooperation, as this would harm Palestinians. “It is not possible for the Republic of Türkiye, which has always supported Palestine, to carry out or engage in any activity that would harm Palestinians,” said the country’s National Defense Ministry. “The National Defense Ministry does not...

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) on Monday organized Ramadan iftars, a dinner to mark the breaking of the daily fast, and delivered food aid packages to families in need in Croatia, the Republic of Congo, Peru, Yemen and Somalia. TIKA started the distribution of food packages to 1,000 families in need living in...

In a recent press release, the Puntland government of Somalia voiced its staunch opposition to proposed amendments to the country’s Interim Constitution, highlighting concerns over potential threats to the federal system and national unity. The press release underscores the historical significance of previous agreements such as the National Convention in 2004 and the Garowe agreements...

A warship of the European Union Naval Force or EUNAVFOR has been sent to keep a close watch on the MV Abdullah, a Bangladeshi-flagged bulk carrier which was hijacked by Somali Pirates and whose crew was taken hostage. The deployment is part of EUNAVFOR’s anti-piracy mission, Operation Atalanta. The news of the warship deployment was...

The Lower Shabelle region of Somalia witnessed intense fighting on Saturday morning as al-Shabaab militants launched a deadly ambush on a joint security operation near the town of Dhanaane. The attack, which targeted government forces in the Buslee area, has reportedly resulted in significant casualties. According to initial reports, the assault began with a series...

Jubbaland security officials have disclosed harrowing details of an audacious assault by Al-Shabaab militants on a military base located just outside Kismayo city on Thursday. New details of the militant attack emerge. The attack, which occurred on Thursday morning, involved the detonation of two explosive-laden vehicles followed by a direct storming of the base. Despite...

CAIRO (Reuters) – The European Union announced a 7.4 billion euro ($8.1 billion)funding package and an upgraded relationship with Egypt on Sunday, part of a push to stem migrant flows to Europe criticised by rights groups. The agreement lifts the EU’s relationship with Egypt to a “strategic partnership” and was unveiled as a delegation of...

Around 1,250 pastoralists in Somaliland’s Hawd region have reaped farm produce for the first time, after struggling to navigate through prolonged drought that took a heavy toll on their livestock. Abdirahman Yusuf Adan,36, has been a pastoralist for most of his life. He recently sold his first crops of maize, sorghum, tomatoes, and watermelons to...

The Indian Navy is in the process of bringing the 35 Somali pirates, who surrendered following a 40-hour mid-sea operation over the weekend, to India for prosecution, the Times of India reported on Monday.  The pirates, who had commandeered MV Ruen to launch attacks on other ships, will be prosecuted under the ‘Maritime Anti-Piracy Act’,...

A Turkey medical plane on Sunday airlifted approximately 20 injured Somali government officials wounded in the SYL Hotel terror attack. Health Minister Ali Haji Adam and Information Minister Daud Aweys were present at the airport, while President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud briefly saw the injured officials as he prepared to depart for Eritrea on Sunday. The...