The Somali government threatened to suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights to Somalia unless concerns over “violations of Somali sovereignty” related to destinations served by Ethiopian Airlines were resolved. In a statement, the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) said it had previous correspondence dating to August 14 with Ethiopian Airlines about the issue. It did not provide…
Somalia has officially become the newest member of the East African Community (EAC), marking a significant step toward regional integration and cooperation. The accession of Somalia to the EAC is a testament to the region’s determination to overcome historical challenges and build a more united and resilient future. With its diverse cultural heritage and strategic…
Somalia’s government announced Sunday a ban on social media platforms TikTok and Telegram and an online betting app, saying they were being used by “terrorists” to spread propaganda. In a statement, the ministry of communications and technology ordered internet service providers to implement the ban by August 24 or face unspecified legal action. However, the…
Several days after the return of fallen UPDF soldiers from Somalia, details are emerging about why their burials have yet to take place. The UPDF lost 54 troops under ATMIS when Al Shabaab overran their forward operating base in Somalia last month. However, The raid was the deadliest and was partly blamed on a lack…
The Presidential advisor General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has met President Hassan Muhammed in Somalia. Uganda’s ambassador to Somalia, Major General Nathan Mugisha has confirmed the news. The meeting of President Hassan by Muhoozi in Villa-Somalia is to talk about the issue of terrorism in the country. The meeting has come as a result of President Museveni…
