News Somali Cabinet Appoints Gen. Asad as New Police Force Commissioner Amid Tensions with Puntland Sep 26, 2024Mogadishu, Somalia – The Somali Cabinet has appointed Gen. Asad Osman Abdullahi as the new Somali Police Force Commissioner during its weekly meeting on Thursday, following a recommendation from the Ministry…
News Somali PM Appoints Deputy Minister of Transport, as President Promotes Police Chief to Major General Sep 26, 2024Mogadishu(Mogadishu24)- Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, currently in New York for the UN General Assembly, has appointed Sulub Ahmed Firin, the former Police Force Commissioner, as the new Deputy…
News Somalia, Turkey Sign MoU to Strengthen Fight Against Financial Crimes, Terrorism Financing Sep 26, 2024Ankara, Turkey(Mogadishu24)-he Federal Republic of Somalia and the Republic of Turkey have on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in anti-money laundering (AML), combating the financing…
News U.S. Announces $424 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Sudan, Refugee-Hosting Countries Sep 26, 2024New York, USA(Mogadishu24)–The United States has announced nearly $424 million in additional humanitarian assistance to support people in need in Sudan and neighboring countries hosting Sudanese refugees. This includes more…
News Somali PM, U.S. Assistant Secretary Discuss Security and Regional Stability at UNGA Sep 26, 2024New York, USA(Mogadishu24)–Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee, at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to…
News Puntland Concludes Second Annual Peace Conference, Calls for Dialogue with Federal Government Sep 25, 2024Garowe(Mogadishu24)-The Puntland Development Research Center (PDRC) successfully concluded its Second Annual Peace Conference (APC) held from September 21st to 23rd, under the theme “The Role of Media in Peace and…
News Djibouti Calls for Bold Reforms and Stronger Multilateralism at the UN Sep 25, 2024New York, USA(Mogadishu24)–In a powerful address, Djibouti emphasized the need for bold reforms and strengthened multilateralism during a session at the United Nations. Speaking on behalf of African nations, the…
News Italy Halts Schengen Visa Issuance for Somali Citizens via Mogadishu Embassy Sep 25, 2024Nairobi, Kenya(Mogadishu24)-The Embassy of Italy in Nairobi has announced via Twitter the suspension of Schengen visa issuance for all applications processed by the Italian Embassy in Mogadishu. The decision, which…
News US, AU Strengthen Partnership to Combat Al-Shabaab in Somalia Sep 25, 2024New York, USA(Mogadishu24)-The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee, met with African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, to reaffirm their…
News Ethiopia, US Discuss Regional Security and Counterterrorism at UNGA Sep 25, 2024New York, USA(Mogadishu24)-Ethiopian Foreign Minister Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie met with Catherine Molly Phee, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs at the U.S. State Department, on the sidelines of the 79th session…