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Later today, the competition for leadership within the Conservative Party will narrow from four candidates down to three, as members of Parliament cast their critical votes. Tomorrow brings another round of voting, where the remaining contenders will dwindle further, leaving just two in the race. Ultimately, a decisive ballot among the full party membership is scheduled for October, culminating in the announcement of the victor on November 2nd. In their quest to secure the support of party loyalists, all four candidates…

MOGADISHU- Folks expected a game-changing announcement from Somalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre. However, his recent press talk barely shed light on why the National Consultative Council (NCC) powwow went kaput. Attendees from the federal government and four pivotal Federal Member States (FMS) gathered with the intention of hashing out Somalia’s electoral game plan, but the whole affair fizzled, leaving everyone in the dark. Now, there's a lot of head-scratching over possible ulterior motives behind the curtains.…

The ominous winds of Hurricane Milton are gathering strength, threatening to unleash devastating storm surges on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula before turning its fierce gaze toward Florida in the coming days. This latest tempest has emerged shortly after the tragic impact of Hurricane Helene, compelling some residents of Florida to evacuate once more within a span of just a few weeks. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has classified Milton as "an extremely perilous Category 4 hurricane," rated on a five-point scale, with…

Erdogan announced a transformative shift for the once conflict-ridden Somali region, saying it will now be heralded for growth, prosperity, and peace thanks to the discoveries by Oruc Reis. Under a deal inked in March between Türkiye’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and Somalia’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, the ship will conduct seismic surveys in Somali waters. Around 11 a.m. (0800GMT), the vessel set sail through the Istanbul Straits after making its entrance from the Black Sea, cruising past…

MP Mukhtar Mohamed Guled, helming the Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Livestock, and Marine Resources, brought forth the legislation for its third discussion. As the presiding figure, Speaker Sheikh Aadan Mohamed Nur, accompanied by Second Deputy Speaker Abdullahi Omar Abshirow, declared the outcome, ushering the bills to the Upper House for further examination. Praising the legislative body's quick adaptability, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareeye, along with Chairman Guled,…

Somalia's security faces peril from illegal arms trafficking, warns the nation's foreign minister. (Mustafa Çağlayan - Anadolu Agency) MOGADISHU, Somalia - On Sunday, Somalia voiced fresh anxiety over alleged illegal weapon deliveries from Ethiopia, casting a shadow over the Horn of Africa. During a press briefing in Mogadishu, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi denounced the alleged arms deliveries as a danger to the country’s safety. He appealed to Ethiopia for adherence to current pacts and commended Türkiye's…

Turning up in Mogadishu, Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi gets a warm welcome after returning from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Mogadishu (AX) — Just back from the international spotlight, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Somalia's Foreign Minister, recently chewed the fat with Egyptian and Eritrean counterparts, focusing on what Somalia says are ongoing invasions by Ethiopia into its turf. Both Egypt and Eritrea threw their weight behind Somalia, lambasting Ethiopia for actions that jeopardize Somalia's…

Nairobi, October 4, 2024—Concerns are mounting for journalist Yeshihasab Abera’s safety, as he remains absent from court following his abrupt removal by security forces from his Amhara State office on September 30. This region has been embroiled in conflict since last year. Yeshihasab, who holds the position of deputy editor at the government-run Bekur newspaper, was apprehended at the Amhara Media Corporation's Bahir Dar headquarters, according to his wife, Meseret Hunegnaw, and various media outlets. She informed CPJ…

Kinshasa – A significant breakthrough in the fight against mpox was made today in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as it commenced vaccination efforts. This crucial step is aimed at supplementing current outbreak control initiatives to curb the virus from spreading and protect lives. The initiative, which kicked off in the eastern part of North Kivu, will first target healthcare staff and frontline personnel. Initially, priority will be given to individuals who have been in contact with confirmed cases, their…

Hargeisa (AX) – Mohamed Abib Yusuf, a lawmaker from North Western State of Somalia, has leveled accusations against the North Western State of Somalia authorities, alleging they detained him to spark turmoil in the Awdal area, aiming to derail upcoming elections and extend their political tenure.Upon his release from Mandera prison, the outspoken MP shared his perspective with the press on Monday. He contended that his arrest was baseless, serving as a means to postpone elections and breed discord in Awdal.“The government…