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In a dramatic turn of events, Somalia has expelled the Ethiopian ambassador and closed its consulates in the Puntland and Somaliland regions, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two neighboring nations. The decision, announced by Somalia's Council of Ministers, comes in response to what the Somali government perceives as Ethiopian interference in its internal affairs. The rift between the two countries was exacerbated by a recent meeting between Ethiopia's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, and a delegation from Puntland in Addis Ababa. The discussions centered on bilateral issues, including trade, investment, energy cooperation, and joint infrastructure projects, sparking outrage from the Somali government. The catalyst for Somalia's decisive action was Ethiopia's involvement in a controversial lease agreement for coastal land in the disputed Somaliland territory. Despite Somalia's claims of sovereignty over...

Al-Shabaab ayaa weerarro ba’an ku qaadeen dad rayid ah oo ku sugnaa gobolka Hiiran, iyagoo dilay ugu yaraan 22 qof, sida uu sheegay maamulka gobolka Hiiraan ee bartamaha Soomaaliya. Sida ay sheegeen mas’uuliyiin ka tirsan dowlad goboleedka Hirshabeele oo ay VOA-da kula xiriirtay falka kadib, Alshabaab ayaa Sabtidii weerar ku qaaday kolonyo gaadiid ah oo raashin u siday degmooyinka Hiiraan. Weerarka ayaa ka dhacay wadada isku xirta degmada Maxaas iyo magaalada Beledwayne ee xarunta gobolkaasi. Ururka, sida ay saraakiishu sheegeen, waxay weerar ku qaadeen kolonyo gargaar, halkaas oo ay ku dileen 17, ka dibna waxay la beegsadeen dad rayid ah oo soo badbaadiyay miinooyin, halkaas oo ay ku dileen 5. Dowladda Soomaaliya ayaa si kulul u cambaareysay falkaasi, waxayna ku tilmaantay mid waxashnimo ah oo laga naxo. Maamulka ayaa wacad ku maray in ay si kulul u cambaareynayaan weerarkaas waxashnimada ah, waxa ayna cadeeyeen in ay garab taagan yihiin dadka deegaanka. President @HassanSMoham...

  Nigeria and the UAE are poised to deepen their economic ties, particularly in the solid minerals sector. Following a recent courtesy visit by UAE Ambassador H.E. Salem Shaeed Al Shamsi, Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, emphasized the importance of this collaboration. The two nations aim to regulate gold exports, which have often been illegal, by establishing a framework that legitimizes trade and maximizes mutual benefits. Dr. Alake noted Nigeria's wealth of sought-after minerals and the UAE's position as a key player in mineral trade. To further strengthen this partnership, discussions are underway to enhance technology transfer, vital for advancing Nigeria’s mining capabilities. Additionally, the lifting of visa restrictions between the two countries opens doors for increased cooperation. Looking ahead, an upcoming Nigeria-UAE economic forum is set to attract 30-35 major companies from the Middle East, aiming to boost foreign direct inve...

Mudane Maxamed Cabdullaahi Farmaajo , Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, ayaa ku bogaadiyey guud ahaan shacabka Soomaaliyeed guusha laga gaaray dadaallada waddaninimo ee lagu doonayay difaac bada Soomaaliyeed. Khudbad uu  jeediyay oo ku aadan xukunkii ugu dambeeyay ee Maxkamadda Caddaaladda Adduunka (ICJ) ay ka gaartey murrankii badda. I would like to thank Allah who has granted us this historic victory after the long struggle by the people and Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia against the unlawful attempts by the Kenyan government to claim parts of our maritime territory. H.E @M_Farmaajo pic.twitter.com/yr4xJHGBCQ — Villa Somalia (@TheVillaSomalia) October 13, 2021 Madaxweynuhu wuxuu caddeeyay in Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya ay la kulantay caqabado badan oo diblomaasiyadeed si loo gaaro guushan taariikhiga ah, isagoo tusaale u soo qaatay dadaallada ay dowladda Kenya ku doonays inay ku carqaladeyso geeddi -socodka badda oo yana kudoonaysay...