News Somali Foreign Minister Vows to Defend National Sovereignty Amid Tense Talks with Ethiopia Aug 22, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, has reiterated the country’s unwavering commitment to protecting its national sovereignty during a key briefing at…
News Somali President Receives Credentials from New Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu Aug 21, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)–Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received the credentials of Mr. Wang Yu, the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Somalia, during a formal ceremony at Villa Somalia…
News Al-Shabaab claims deadly attacks on security checkpoints Aug 21, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Al-Shabaab militants on Wednesday claimed to have carried out suicide bomb attacks at Roob Da’ay security checkpoint south of Mogadishu’s Garasbaley district, causing heaving casualties according to reliable sources. Al-Shabaab…
News Mogadishu University Launches Somalia’s First Faculty of Civil Aviation Aug 21, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Mogadishu University has launched a new Faculty of Civil Aviation, marking a significant milestone in the history of Somalia. This is the first institution in the country dedicated to the…
News IGAD Forecast Warns of Drier Conditions in Eastern Horn of Africa, Calls for Urgent Action Aug 20, 2024Nairobi(Mogadishu24)-The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has issued its seasonal forecast for October to December (OND) 2024, highlighting an increased likelihood of drier-than-normal conditions across the eastern parts…
News Somalia Inaugurates First Integrated Livestock Market at Mogadishu Port Aug 20, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)–The Minister of Livestock, Forestry, and Range of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hassan Hussein Mohamed (Elay) has inaugurated the country’s first integrated livestock market at Mogadishu Port. The new…
News Puntland Representatives Condemn Federal Government’s Obstruction of Development Projects Aug 20, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Puntland members in the two houses of the Somali Parliament have expressed deep concern over what they describe as the Federal Government of Somalia’s ongoing obstruction of critical development projects…
News Somalia’s New 5% Sales Tax Sparks Public Outcry Amid Legal and Economic Concerns Aug 19, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The Federal Government of Somalia has introduced a 5% sales tax on all goods and services, affecting a broad spectrum of society, from the poorest laborers to the wealthiest individuals.…
News Puntland President Deni Meets U.S. Ambassador in Nairobi to Strengthen Cooperation Aug 19, 2024Nairobi(Mogadishu24)-Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni held a significant meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, Richard H. Riley, in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss strengthening historic cooperation between the two sides.…
News Ethiopia Signs $620 Million Agreement with UAE’s AMEA Power for Largest Wind Energy Project in Horn of Africa Aug 19, 2024Addis Ababa(Mogadishu24)-Ethiopia has signed a $620 million agreement with the United Arab Emirates’ AMEA Power to develop the 300MW Aysha-1 wind project, set to become the largest wind energy project…