News Somali President Fires Mogadishu Mayor, Appoints Mohamed Ahmed Amiir as Successor Dec 10, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has dismissed Yusuf Hussein Jimale Madale from his role as the Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of the Banadir region, appointing Mohamed Ahmed Amiir as his replacement. Despite being a novice in political…
News Somalia, International Partners Mark Human Rights Day, Celebrates Disability Rights Milestone Dec 10, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Somalia and its international partners marked Human Rights Day with a focus on the country’s notable strides in advancing and protecting human rights. The United Nations commended Somalia for its progress, particularly…
News Djibouti Reaffirms Support for Syria, Calls for Unity and Dialogue Dec 10, 2024Djibouti(Mogadishu24)-The Republic of Djibouti on Monday expressed its full support for the “brotherly” Syrian people during what it described as a decisive moment in Syria’s history. Reaffirming its commitment to core principles, Djibouti emphasized…
News Raila Odinga Joins Race for AU Commission Chairmanship as Mauritius Exits Dec 10, 2024Addis Ababa(Mogadishu24)-Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga is officially among the three candidates vying for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship 2025. This comes as Mauritius has exited the race, leaving Djibouti, Kenya, and Madagascar as the remaining…
News ATMIS, UNSOS Inaugurate New Helipads to Boost Operations in Jowhar Dec 10, 2024Jowhar(Mogadishu24)-The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) and Head of ATMIS, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, alongside the Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia…
News Somali President Heads to Türkiye for Surprise Talks with Ethiopia Amid MoU Dispute Dec 10, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to travel to Ankara following an invitation from Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is seeking to mediate talks between Somalia and Ethiopia. The mediation efforts…
News Somali President Congratulates Ghana’s President-Elect John Dramani Mahama Dec 9, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has extended warm congratulations to Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama following his victory in Saturday’s election. In a statement issued by Villa Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh, on behalf of the…
News Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Unveils Vision for AU Leadership, Vows a United and Prosperous Africa Dec 9, 2024Djibouti(Mogadishu24)-Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has officially launched his candidacy for the presidency of the African Union Commission (AUC) 2025. Speaking at the 5th Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition (ADEX 2024), Youssouf outlined an…
News Somalia, IOM, and UNHCR Step Up Efforts to Bring Migrants Back Home Dec 9, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)-Somalia, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), has intensified its efforts to repatriate Somali migrants stranded abroad. This comes amid a…
News UNESCO Recognizes the Xeer Ciise as Intangible Cultural Heritage Dec 9, 2024Djibouti(Mogadishu24)-The Xeer Ciise, an oral customary law of the Somali-Issa community, has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was adopted during the…
