HARGEISA — The Somaliland Ministry of Civil Aviation has confirmed that the Federal Government of Somalia’s new E-Visa system has caused difficulties for travellers, particularly those arriving from the United States, Canada, and Europe. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ministry said it had received reports of increasing pressure on passengers due to the...
Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is currently holding a meeting at the Presidential Palace with members of the “National Salvation Forum.” Participants in the meeting include former Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke, former Speaker of the House of the People Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman, and former South West State President Sharif Hassan...
Member of Parliament Mohamed Abdi, who was part of the delegation, confirmed to Mustaqbal Media that they were informed they could not travel to Baidoa, stating that the order came directly from the President of South West State, Abdiaziz Laftagareen. “Seven MPs, including former Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Mursal, were prevented from travelling. President Abdiaziz...
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, Abdisalam Omer Dhaye, held a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry Abdelatty, to discuss bilateral relations and regional security cooperation. The talks focused particularly on Egypt’s participation in the upcoming AUSSOM peace support mission, which aims to bolster ongoing efforts to restore peace and...
President Firdhiye Appoints New Cabinet for Northeastern Somalia Administration The President of the Northeastern Somalia Administration, Cabdulqaadir Ahmed Aw Cali (Firdhiye), has announced the appointment of a new Council of Ministers tasked with facilitating the implementation of the administration’s priorities and improving public service delivery. According to Article 72 of the Northeastern Somalia Administration’s Provisional...
Rome – Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, who is on an official visit to Italy, held a high-level meeting with his Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defence and security. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration between the two nations in key areas, including maritime security, the rebuilding and professionalization...
Kismayo – Somali government forces, in collaboration with Jubaland State troops, have conducted a joint military operation along the banks of the Jubba River in Lower Juba region. The mission, led by the Somali National Army’s elite Danab Commandos from the 162nd Battalion, targeted Al-Shabaab hideouts and key supply routes used by the militant group....
The Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of the Benadir Regional Administration, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has officially reopened three major roads that had been closed for security reasons. The reopened roads include the route from the Aadan Adde International Airport checkpoint at KM4 to the Tiitinley neighbourhood in Wadajir District, the road passing through...
New Delhi – Veteran Kenyan opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has passed away in India, where he had been receiving treatment for a heart-related illness, according to reliable sources. Odinga, remembered as one of Kenya’s most prominent political figures, contested multiple presidential elections but was repeatedly defeated. He was once appointed...
Mogadishu – The Chairperson of the National Independent Electoral Commission, Abdikarim Ahmed Ali, has announced that local council elections in Banadir region will be held at the end of November this year. Speaking at a press conference at the Commission’s headquarters, Chairman Abdikarim urged citizens to prepare to actively participate in the landmark “one person,...