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Somalia refutes claims of having “secret deal” with Sweden

(MENAFN) Somalia strongly rejected allegations on Wednesday that it had struck a “secret deal” with Sweden involving conditional development aid linked to the deportation of Somali nationals. The prime minister’s office stated that “Somalia has no...

Somalia Refutes Claims of Covert Deportation Deal with Sweden

(MENAFN) Somalia on Wednesday strongly denied claims of a covert agreement with Sweden that allegedly tied development aid to the forced return of Somali nationals, calling the reports “false, misleading, and unfounded.” In a statement shared on...

Somalia seeks to boost East African relations by teaching Swahili

(MENAFN) Somalia plans to add Swahili, the widely spoken language of East Africa, to its national education curriculum, the president announced. Currently, English serves as the primary language of instruction in secondary schools, while Arabic is...

Somalia’s Parliament Endorses African Charter on Child Rights, Welfare

(MENAFN) Somalia’s federal parliament formally approved the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on Wednesday during a session held in Mogadishu. The meeting was overseen by Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor Madobe, Speaker of the Lower...

Somalia Vows Stronger China Cooperation

(MENAFN) Somalia extended its congratulations to China on Wednesday in celebration of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic, reaffirming a commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation. In a statement from Mogadishu, Somali...

Somalia seeks more foreign investment

(MENAFN) Somalia is aiming to attract more foreign investment, with officials highlighting the country’s abundant resources and welcoming business environment. Mohamed Dubo, Director of the Somalia Investment Promotion Office (SOMINVEST),...

Somalia, Gambia leaders say AI as potential “key” game-changer

(MENAFN) As forensic science develops across Africa, leaders in Somalia and The Gambia view artificial intelligence (AI) as a potential “key” game-changer, though success remains heavily dependent on training, resources, and international support....

Somalia seeks more foreign investment

(MENAFN) Somalia is aiming to attract more foreign investment, with officials highlighting the country’s abundant resources and welcoming business environment. Mohamed Dubo, Director of the Somalia Investment Promotion Office (SOMINVEST),...

Turkish Conglomerate Albayrak Leads Infrastructure in Somalia

(MENAFN) The Turkish conglomerate Albayrak is spearheading the modernization and daily management of Mogadishu Port, which serves as Somalia’s primary gateway for imports and its connection to international commerce. Ahmet Sami Isler, the...

Somalia Offers Mediation in Nile Water Dispute

(MENAFN) Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud underscored his nation’s readiness to act as a mediator in the ongoing discussions between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan concerning the regulation of Nile River resources. In a conversation with a news...

US Passport Power Plummets to Historic Low

LONDON, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time since the Henley Passport Index was created 20 years ago, the United States is no longer ranked amongst the world’s Top 10 most powerful passports. Once unrivalled at No.1 in 2014, the...

Somali forces foil assault Al-Shabaab's assault on prison

(MENAFN) Somali security forces successfully thwarted a six-hour attack by Al-Shabaab militants on Godka Jilacow prison, a high-security facility located near Mogadishu’s presidential palace. Authorities confirmed late Sunday that all seven...

Somali Forces Thwart Prolonged Al-Shabaab Prison Raid

(MENAFN) Somali national forces have fended off a prolonged and coordinated assault by Al-Shabaab militants on the heavily fortified Godka Jilacow prison, situated near the presidential palace in Mogadishu. The confrontation lasted approximately...

Moscow claims Ukraine supports militant groups in Africa

(MENAFN) Russian authorities have claimed that new evidence points to Ukrainian support for militant groups operating in Africa’s Sahara-Sahel region, including the provision of drones, according to statements by Russian Foreign Ministry...

UN faces funding shortages, to cut peacekeeper force

(MENAFN) The United Nations is set to reduce its peacekeeping forces by roughly a quarter in the near future due to budget shortfalls, particularly stemming from insufficient financing from the United States, according to reports. A senior UN...

Education Above All Foundation Tackles Climate Challenges Through Environmental Education Initiatives in Kenya

DOHA, QATAR, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world prepares for COP30, the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference set to take place in Belém, Brazil, there is a renewed global urgency to empower young people with the...

AI Emerges as Key Game-Changer in African Forensics

(MENAFN) As forensic science evolves rapidly across Africa, leaders from Somalia and The Gambia are positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a potential “key” game-changer, though they caution that progress still depends heavily on training,...

Meet Some of the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens at Speedway Slammer Including Gang Members, Serial Criminals, Abusers, Thieves, and Drug Dealers

Release Date: October 3, 2025 One criminal illegal alien at Speedway Slammer was previously charged for terroristic threatening in the third degree for cutting a woman’s breast with a box cutter after she refused to give him money WASHINGTON —...

ISIS Supporter Pleads Guilty to Material Support of Terrorism

MINNEAPOLIS – Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, 23, pleaded guilty today to one count of Attempting to Provide Material Support and Resources to a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson. “There is no...

Somali immigration office ‘working very hard’ to combat extremism

(MENAFN) The chief executive of Somalia’s immigration office said to a news agency that the office is “working very hard” in collaboration with international nations to fight extremism and improve border security . Mustafa Sheikh Ali Dhuhulow...