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Somaliland National Electoral Commission Officially Releases Final Voter List for 2024 Elections

The Somaliland National Electoral Commission has formally unveiled the definitive voter list for the impending elections in Somaliland this year. According to the released report, a total of 1,227,048 individuals have been registered to participate…

Kenya’s Maize Imports Shift as Non-Tariff Barriers Impact Trade with Tanzania

In the past marketing year of 2022/2023, Kenya has witnessed a significant shift in its maize import dynamics, with imports from Tanzania plummeting to 63 percent of the total grain imports, down from 97 percent…

Tunis To Host Tripartite Meeting with Algeria and Libya Leaders

Leaders from Algeria and Libya are meeting with the Tunisian President in Tunis on Monday for a tripartite meeting at the invitation of Tunisian President, Kais Saied. President Said said he extended the invitation to…

AU sympathises with victims of boat disaster in Central African Republic

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed sadness over the boat mishap that killed dozens of people in the Central African Republic. The AU Faki also expressed his solidarity with…

Ghana to receive fresh MoU with bilateral lenders in May, says  finance minister 

Following its recent failed bid to secure a workable debt deal with two bondholders groups, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has revealed that the bilateral creditors will present an MOU on Ghana's debt…

Somalia Prime Minister meets delegation from the EAC’s Parliament

Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamse Abdi Barre, convened with a delegation from the East African Community's Parliament to emphasize the significance of timely resolution of issues for seamless integration into the regional market. Stressing cooperation on…

Nigerian government identifies flood prone areas in 31 states, calls for prior preparations 

  148 local government areas have been identified in 31 states across Nigeria as flood prone areas. A statement from the ministry of environment highlighted the need for prior preparations to act urgently to prevent devastating…

Opinion

Call for regime change: Somaliland’s Yearning for True Leadership and Democratic Renaissance

Abdi Jama In the dynamic political landscape of Somaliland, there is a resounding call for…

WADDANI’S Hopeful Engages in Crucial Talks for a Fair Election

The presidential candidate of the opposition party WADDANI, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, today met with…

Harmony Over Discord: The Somalia- Türkiye Collaboration Amidst Arab Scrutiny 

Unwavering Somalia - Türkiye Partnership.  The partnership between Somalia and provides a clear example of…

Somaliland

Somaliland National Electoral Commission Officially Releases Final Voter List for 2024 Elections

The Somaliland National Electoral Commission has formally unveiled the definitive voter list for the impending elections in Somaliland this year.…

Somaliland Police Detain Female Singer, Ugbaad Aragsan, In Hargeisa

Somaliland authorities have apprehended Ugbaad Aragsan, a prominent female singer, in Hargeisa on allegations of disseminating content via social media…

Somaliland’s Technical Committee Responsible for MOU with Ethiopia Convenes Consultative Meeting with Opposition Parties

The technical committee assigned to finalize the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Somaliland and Ethiopia recently convened a consultative session…

Dr. Abdirahman Irro Hails Ratification of Somaliland’s Electoral Laws as a Step Towards Democracy

Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro, the presidential candidate of the WADDANI party, has welcomed the ratification of electoral laws in…

Relief & Development​

EU sends humanitarian aid to eastern DR Congo

The European Union has sent humanitarian aid to eastern DRC to support immediate needs such as nutrition, healthcare, water and sanitation, shelter and protection. A cargo plane carrying tents, medical…

U.N. pledges $250 million to tackle famine in Africa

The United Nations has pledged to use $250 million of its emergency fund to address "forgotten crises" around the world, including assisting African communities that are in danger of facing…

Rwanda will not accept any more refugees from DR Congo

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said they can no longer offer refuge to people fleeing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, stoking already high tensions between the two neighbours………

Horn of Africa: Security

Somalia president visits Eritrea for bilateral talks, security training focus

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud embarked on a two-day state visit to Asmara, Eritrea. He plans to meet…

Chad’s Capital Erupts in Gunfire Amid Government Accusations Against Opposition for Provoking Turmoil

Several people were killed on Wednesday after gunfire erupted in the capital of Chad, N’Djamena. The escalation of…

Somalia President Urges security agencies to implement Arms, Ammunition Control Procedures following lifting the arms embargo

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chaired the National Security Council meeting in Mogadishu, addressing key issues, including preparations…

EU Launches €46 Million Initiative to Combat Terror Financing in Africa

In a bid to stem the rising threat of terror financing in Africa, the European Union (EU) has…

Business

Kenya Electricity company Reports 9.2% Decline in Net Profit Due to Foreign Exchange Losses

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has announced a 9.2% decline in net profit for the half-year ending December 2023, citing increased foreign exchange losses. The net profit dropped to Sh2.96 billion, down from Sh3.26 billion…

Egypt Signs 7 MOUs in Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy

Egypt marked a significant stride towards sustainable energy development on Wednesday as it signed seven Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with global developers in green hydrogen and renewable energy. The signing ceremony, held at the cabinet…

President Ruto Resolves Petroleum Dispute with Uganda, Explores New Pipeline Development

President William Ruto has announced the resolution of issues affecting the flow of petroleum products between Kenya and Uganda. Speaking after a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, President Ruto expressed satisfaction with the…

Education

Uganda to close schools early due to Ebola

Schools across Uganda will close two weeks before the scheduled end of term after 23 Ebola cases were confirmed among pupils, including eight children who died. According to Uganda's Education Minister Janet Museveni,…

Discover Somaliland

Jordan warns Israel of ‘massive conflict’ over annexation

King of Jordan Abdullah II addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on January 15, 2020 [File: Vincent Kessler/Reuters] MORE…

ELM Schools Helping Boost Regional, International Perception of Somaliland

When Khadar Beileh decided to transfer his two eldest sons, Abdikani and Mohamed, Amin from Elm School, a private school in Hargeisa capital of Somaliland,…

Health

Women in Libya Struggle for Reproductive Healthcare Amidst Post-Storm Devastation

Health experts have raised concerns about the dire situation faced by women in Libya following the aftermath of Storm Daniel. The disaster, which claimed the…

Over 90 Students Hospitalized in Kenya over Mystery Illness

More than 90 students from Eregi Girls High School in the western region of Kenya have been admitted to local hospitals, sparking a thorough investigation…

Al-Shabaab Ambush on Ethiopian Soldiers leaves over 167 Dead

In a devastating attack in western Somalia, Al-Shabaab fighters have reportedly ambushed Ethiopian soldiers, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 167 lives. However,…

Tanzania probes mystery illness after five die

Tanzania has dispatched a team of health experts to investigate a mysterious disease that has claimed the lives of five people. The illness was detected…

Sports

Nigeria and hosts nation Côte d’Ivoire set for AFCON final clash after dramatic semifinals

The Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations has progressed into the final stage with Nigeria and the hosts nation, Côte d'Ivoire setting up a final clash later on Sunday. Nigeria conquered South Africa via penalties…

Kenya hosts World Rally Championship

Kenya is hosting the World Rally Championship for the first time since 2002 .The global sport was officially flagged off on Thursay by President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi. The Safari rally…

Sci-Tech

Africa To Establish Cloud Ecosystem

Twenty one Member States of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) will benefit from a feasibility study,…

Taiwan Expo concludes in Hargeisa

The Taiwan Expo in Somaliland has officially concluded in Hargeisa. The two-day event marks the second time the Taiwanese office…

China’s Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth

China has launched its first rover mission to Mars. The six-wheeled robot, encapsulated in a protective probe, was lifted off…

Somaliland Ministry of Communication Issued New Business Laws

Ministry of Communication Issued three laws about the business of communication which an official of the ministry said it is…

Travel

Death Toll From Tanzanian Plane Crash Rises To 19

Tanzania Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said that 19 people have been confirmed dead from Sundays's plane crash in Lake Victoria. The air craft's two pilots survived the crash and managed to speak to local officials…

Air Crash With Zero Casualties in Somalia

Hargeisa-- yesterday, small cargo plane flew from Djibouti carrying food, and medical aid and heading to Balatwayne crashed after it landed in the town airstrip. The three people on board were rescued but the three…

Domestic flights resume in Somalia after three months restriction

Domestic flights have resumed in Somalia after more than three months of restrictions over fears of the spread of coronavirus. A ceremony to flag off the resumption of domestic commercial flights took place at Adan…

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