News Eritrean and Sudanese Leaders Discuss Bilateral and Regional Issues in Beijing Sep 7, 2024Beijing(Mogadishu24)-Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki met with Sudan’s Sovereign Council President, General Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan, in Beijing for extensive discussions on the situation in Sudan, bilateral relations, and regional and international matters.…
News UN Deputy Envoy, Southwest State Discuss Security and Aid Efforts Sep 7, 2024Baidoa(Mogadishu24)-The United Nations Deputy Envoy to Somalia on Saturday held crucial discussions with Southwest State authorities, addressing key issues such as security, aid diversion policies, humanitarian interventions, and partner collaborations.…
News Kenya : Tragic Fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri Claims 17 Lives, 14 Injured Sep 6, 2024Nairobi(Mogadishu24)- A devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni, Nyeri, has claimed the lives of at least 17 pupils, with 14 others sustaining injuries. The tragedy occurred last night,…
News Kenya Faces Major Power Outage After Transmission Line Failure, Restoration Efforts Underway Sep 6, 2024Nairobi(Mogadishu24)-Kenya experienced a widespread power outage on Friday, 6th September 2024, due to the tripping of the 220kV Loiyangalani transmission line at Suswa substation. The incident disrupted 488MW of power,…
News China Commits $28 Million in Aid to Strengthen Ties with Somalia After High-Level Talks Sep 6, 2024Beijing(Mogadishu24)-China has pledged 200 million yuan (approximately $28 million) in aid to Somalia, marking a notable development in the relationship between the two nations. The announcement came after Somali President…
News Somalia’s Lower House Resolves Parliamentary Stand-Off Amid Regional Dispute Sep 6, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Somalia’s lower House of Parliament has on Thursday resolved a stand-off that led to the postponement of parliamentary sessions twice this week. The conflict began after residents in Hudur and…
News Djibouti’s Population Reaches 1.07 Million, Driven by Urban Growth and Youth, RGPH-3 Reports Sep 6, 2024Djibouti(Mogadishu24)-The Director General of the National Institute of Statistics of Djibouti (INSTAD), Dr. Ibrahim Abdi Hadi, has on Thursday announced the provisional results of the third General Census of Population…
News Somali President Stresses Security and Stronger Somalia-China Ties at FOCAC Summit in Beijing Sep 5, 2024Beijing(Mogadishu24)-President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, speaking at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing, emphasized Somalia’s commitment to fostering stronger ties with China while addressing key issues such as…
News Kenyan President Ruto Meets Somali President Hassan in Beijing for AU Leadership Talks Sep 5, 2024Beijing(Mogadishu24)-Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on the sidelines of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. The discussion focused on strengthening…
News Al-Shabaab Claims Responsibility for Mortar Attacks on Mogadishu’s International Airport Sep 5, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Al-Shabaab militants have on Thursday claimed responsibility for mortar attacks targeting Mogadishu’s International Airport and the well-fortified Halane Green Zone, home to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS),…