News Somali, Eritrean Leaders Strengthen Bilateral Ties in High-Level Talks Oct 10, 2024Asmara, Eritrea(Mogadishu24)-Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held extensive discussions on bilateral, regional, and international issues at State House in Asmara, according to Eritrean Information Minister…
News Al-Shabaab Suspected in Killing of Four Businessmen in Mogadishu Over CCTV Compliance Oct 10, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-At least four businessmen were shot and killed on Thursday morning by gunmen believed to be members of Al-Shabaab in Mogadishu’s Daynile district, according to police and eyewitnesses. The attack…
News Somalia, Eritrea, and Egypt Leaders Meet in Asmara for Regional Stability, Security Talks Oct 10, 2024Asmara, Eritrea(Mogadishu24)- Leaders from Somalia, Eritrea, and Egypt are set to convene in Asmara, Eritrea today for a tripartite meeting focused on regional stability, security, and the transition to a…
News Kenya Airways to Suspend Flights to Mogadishu Effective 14th October 2024 Oct 10, 2024Nairobi, Kenya(Mogadishu224)-Kenya Airways has announced the suspension of its passenger flights to Mogadishu, effective 14th October 2024, citing operational challenges. In a statement, Allan Kilavuka, Group Managing Director and CEO,…
News Somali President Arrives in Eritrea for Bilateral, Regional Security Talks Oct 9, 2024Asmara(Mogadishu24)-Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Asmara on Wednesday evening, following an invitation from Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. President Mohamud, accompanied by a delegation that includes Foreign Minister Ahmed…
News Ethiopia Defends GERD as “Safety and Partnership,” Rejects Egypt’s Nile Threat Claims Oct 9, 2024Djibouti(Mogadishu24)-Ethiopia has reiterated that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is not a threat, despite Egypt’s concerns that it endangers the Nile River, a vital resource for the country. In…
News Premier Bank Launches Somalia’s First NFC Wearable Payment Solution, “Tap2Pay” Oct 9, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Premier Bank has announced the launch of “Tap2Pay – NFC Wearables,” a cutting-edge payment solution and the first of its kind in Somalia, marking only the second such launch on…
News Turkish Airlines Pilot Dies Mid-Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing in New York Oct 9, 2024Istanbul, Turkey(Mogadishu24)-urkish Airlines flight TK204 from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing in New York after the plane’s captain, İlçehin Pehlivan, fell unconscious mid-flight and later…
News Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Closes Danab Special Forces Training, Prepares for Diplomatic Tour Oct 9, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-On Wednesday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud presided over the graduation of a new batch of the elite Danab special forces unit, trained and funded by U.S. forces at the…
News Somalia, World Bank Launch $55M Badmaal Project to Transform Fisheries Sector and Boost Coastal Communities Oct 9, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre officially launched the Badmaal Project, a $55 million Sustainable Fisheries Development initiative aimed at revitalizing Somalia’s coastal communities and fisheries sector. Led by the Ministry of…