‘They felt they could die at any time’: Families’ relief as Somali pirates free hostages
By: The National
Relatives of 23 hostages on a cargo ship seized by armed Somali pirates have expressed relief and happiness that the men were released after more than a month in captivity.
The freed...
UK Contributes £2.75 million to UNSOS in Support of Somalia’s Security Forces
The United Kingdom has given an additional £2.75 million to the UN Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Trust Fund in support of Somali Security Forces (SSF).
The Trust Fund is administered by UNSOS and supports SSF logistical...
Somali pirates free MV Abdullah cargo ship after $5m ransom paid
By: THE NATIONAL
Somali pirates with links to Al Qaeda have released the Bangladesh-flagged cargo ship MV Abdullah and its 23 crew members after receiving a ransom payment of $5 million, locals and officials in Somalia said on Sunday.
The payment followed...
Abdi Nageeye reclaims Rotterdam Marathon title and sets new Dutch national record
By: RunningMagazine
Runners and fans at the Rotterdam Marathon observed a poignant moment of silence on Sunday morning before the race, in memory of world marathon record-holder, Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, who died tragically in a car accident earlier...
UK MPs highlighted the significance of the (MoU) signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland
A delegation from the United Kingdom, composed of Members of Parliament, who were on an official visit to Somaliland recently, has highlighted the significance of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
They said...
MP Alexander Stafford Exposes: Somaliland Recognition on the Horizon
In an exclusive report obtained by waryatv.com, it has been revealed that recognition for Somaliland may be closer than ever before. Secret diplomatic sources suggest that the tireless efforts of British MPs, particularly Alexander Stafford, are playing a pivotal role in...
Somaliland Coast Guard apprehends 170 Ethiopian illegal migrants in human trafficking smuggles
By M.A. Egge
The Somaliland Coast Guards based at Sanaag region have apprehended Ethiopian 170 illegal human trafficking migrants, including men and women, who were trying to sail out of the continent.
An...
Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr
By: ALJAZEERA
Muslims around the world have celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with prayer, reunions with family and friends, new clothes and sweet treats.
Djibouti Joins AUC Chairperson Race to Take On Kenya and Somalia
By: CAPITAL FM
Djibouti has joined the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, becoming the third East African nation, alongside Kenya and Somalia, to front a candidate for the influential seat.
Djibouti...
UN says 38 dead, including children, as migrant boat sinks off Djibouti
By:Aljazeera
At least 38 migrants and refugees, including children, have died after their boat sank off the coast of Djibouti, the United Nations migration agency has said, after their bodies were recovered.
The...