Opinion Humanitarian partners seek US$1.6 billion to assist 5.2 million people in Somalia in 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The United Nations in Somalia, Humanitarian Partners together with the Federal Government of Somalia and State Governments released 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP), which seeks US$1.6 billion to…
Opinion Somalia welcomes the new Deputy UN envoy for the country Jan 28, 2024 Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The Somali Government on Sunday welcomed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ appointment of Raisedon Zenenga of Zimbabwe as his new Deputy Special Representative in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia.…
Opinion COUNTERING THE DANGEROUS IDEOLOGY OF PM ABIY AHMED Jan 22, 2024 Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia shattered the hope for peace and prosperity for the people in the Horn of Africa. After being renowned as a peacemaker and a winner…
Opinion ASSESSING WHAT ETHIOPIA GIVES THE COURAGE TO SIGN AN ILLEGAL MOU WITH SOMALILAND? Jan 13, 2024 Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-This article examines Ethiopia’s potential motivations for signing the recent illegal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the self-declared administration of Somaliland, as well as realistic policy options for the Federal…
Opinion Uganda to host extra-ordinary summit of tensions in Somalia, Sudan Jan 13, 2024 Djibouti(Mogadishu24)-Ugandan Government accepted to host extra-ordinary summit of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development(IGAD) which will focus on tensions between the Federal Government of Somalia, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia…
Opinion ABIY AHMED’S MOU WITH MUSE BIHI THREATENS HORN OF AFRICA STABILITY Jan 10, 2024 Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s first Prime Minister of Oromo descent in 2018. His efforts to resolve the border conflict with Eritrea earned him the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. Moreover, his…
Opinion Egypt urges respect for Somalia’s unity after Ethiopia’s sea deal with Somaliland Jan 3, 2024 ANKARA (Mogadishu24) – Egypt on Wednesday called for respecting Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity following a sea access deal between Ethiopia and Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland. “Egypt underlines the…
Opinion Somalia Condemns Explosion Attack in Ankara, Turkey Oct 2, 2023 Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-The Federal Government of Somalia has condemned the bomb attack in Ankara, Turkey, targeting a government building on Sunday. “The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia strongly condemns the…
Opinion Women Peace Builders in Somalia: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Resilience Jul 17, 2023 Somalia has long been plagued by conflict, instability, and suffering. Years of civil war, extremist violence, and political unrest have taken a toll on the nation, resulting in displacement, poverty,…