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Somalia’s national standards organization has introduced a new requirement for importers to obtain certificates of conformity before bringing goods into the country. This step aligns with international quality standards for trade. In an official communication […]

Somalia is one step closer to joining the East African Community (EAC), with negotiations for its admission set to begin later this month. The EAC Secretary-General, Peter Mathuki, said on Wednesday that Somalia had met […]

In the aftermath of the Taliban’s seizure of power in Afghanistan last year, government officials have increasingly relied on the encrypted messaging app WhatsApp for their communication needs. WhatsApp, known for its secure and private […]

In a significant departure from the decades old clan-based 4.5 political system, the government of Somalia has announced its intention to revert to direct universal suffrage for the upcoming elections in June 2024. Following a […]

WAJIR— As part of efforts to enhance border security and combat smuggled goods, Kenya has announced plans to reopen its Mandera border crossing with Somalia. After high-level consultations, Kenya claims that plans to reopen the Mandera […]

Officials and state media reported that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia and other government officials met for the first time with Tigrayan leaders on Friday, following a peace agreement in November. According to the […]

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey approves of Finland’s application for NATO membership but does not support Sweden’s.Erdogan addressed his AK Party deputies in parliament and stated, “Our position on Finland is […]

Now, leaders in the Horn of Africa demand that the United Nations lift its current arms embargo on Somalia, allowing President Hassan Mohamud’s government to better equip its military for the fight against terrorism. President […]

A joint “search and destroy” military campaign against the Somali al-Shabab Islamic militant group has been agreed upon by the leaders of Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Kenya. The group has carried out attacks in the […]