Category: SomaliaNews
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Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi ‘Irro’ Elected President of Somaliland, Ending Kulmiye Party’s Rule
Hargeisa—Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi ‘Irro’ has been declared the new President of Somaliland, bringing an end to the long-standing leadership of the Kulmiye party. His election marks a significant political shift in the self-declared republic, as Irro assumes leadership under the Waddani party banner. According to official results announced by the Somaliland National Independent Electoral Commission…
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Somalia signed a loan forgiveness agreement with the Danish government
The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia Mr. Bihi Iman Cige and the Danish Ambassador to Somalia Mr. Today, Steen Sonne Andersen jointly signed an agreement in Mogadishu with the Government of Somalia forgiving the money owed by the Government of Denmark to the Government of Somalia. This agreement, follows special negotiations…
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Gen. Odowaa Takes Charge at Defence HQs as New SNA Chief
Newly appointed Somali National Army chief of staff Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Rage took over the reigns of office at the Defence Headquarters in Mogadishu Monday. In an event presided over by Prime Minister Hamze Barre, Gen. Odowaa made a formal comeback to the military helm after he exited last year following a change of guard. He takes…