News Moscow Shakes: Assassination of General Igor Kirillov, Head of Russia’s Nuclear and Chemical Defense Forces Dec 17, 2024Moscow, December 17, 2024 – In a shocking development, General Igor Kirillov, the Chief of Russia’s Nuclear and Chemical Defense Forces, has been killed in an explosion that occurred outside…
News Djibouti Marks 75th Anniversary of the Franc with National Pride and Reflection Dec 16, 2024Djibouti(Moagadishu24)–President Ismail Omar Guelleh presided over the 75th anniversary commemoration of the Djibouti Francon Monday at the Kempinski Palace Hotel, highlighting the currency’s vital role in safeguarding economic sovereignty and fostering national development. The ceremony…
News Turkish President Erdogan to visit Ethiopia, Somalia in January-February 2025 Dec 16, 2024ISTANBUL (Mogadishu24) — Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in remarks aired Sunday he will visit Ethiopia and Somalia in the first two months of next year. On the heels…
News Somalia: 6 Million People Need Humanitarian Assistance in 2025 Dec 16, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Nearly 6 million people in Somalia will require humanitarian assistance in 2025, marking a 13% reduction compared to 2024, according to the latest Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) released by humanitarian partners. The report highlights that 4.6…
News ATMIS Hands Over Solar-Powered Water Projects to Somali Police Force in Jowhar and Baidoa Dec 16, 2024Jowhar(Mogadishu24)-The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has handed over two newly constructed solar-powered water projects to the Somali Police Force (SPF) in Jowhar and Baidoa as part of its Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) initiative. The projects aim…
News President Guelleh Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Regional Hospital in Tadjourah Dec 15, 2024Tadjourah, Djibouti(Mogadishu24)–President Ismail Omar Guelleh officially inaugurated the Regional Hospital of Tadjourah on Sunday, a state-of-the-art facility named after the late Dr. Bourhan Mohamed Aref, one of Djibouti’s pioneering medical practitioners. The new hospital, located…
News U.S. Embassy Launches English Language Training Program in Arta Dec 15, 2024Arta, Djibouti (Mogadishu24)–The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the Association Arta Aid has launched a six-month English Language Training Program in Arta, aimed at equipping local youth with essential language skills to boost opportunities in the hospitality…
News Mogadishu Hosts 15th Somali Studies Congress After 35-Year Hiatus Dec 15, 2024Mogadishu, Somalia(Mogadishu24)-Mogadishu has become the center of academic focus as it hosts the 15th Somali Studies International Association (SSIA) Congress, marking its return to the Somali capital after 35 years. The four-day…
News Somalia Marks ‘New Beginning’ with Ethiopia After Ankara Pact Dec 15, 2024ANKARA – Somalia’s Minister of Justice and Constitution, Hassan Moalim Mohamud, has hailed Türkiye’s critical role in mediating peace between Somalia and Ethiopia, describing the Ankara Declaration as a “new…
News New Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro Appoints 28-Member Cabinet Dec 14, 2024Hargeisa, Somaliland(Mogadishu24)–Newly inaugurated Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Ahmed ‘Irro’ appointed his 28-member cabinet on Saturday, marking the first major step in implementing his vision for inclusive governance, national unity, and sustainable development. The announcement comes just a…