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Somali Foreign Minister Arrives in Garowe
Garowe-(Puntland Mirror) Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abshir Omar Huruuse arrived in Puntland’s capital Garowe on Tuesday. The minister and his delegation were welcomed by Puntland ministers including finance minister Hassan Shire Abgal and interior minister Mohamed […]
Indian Ocean Off Somalia to Lose ‘High-Risk Area’ Designation as Piracy Dips
The global shipping industry agreed to declassify the Indian Ocean coastline off Somalia as a “high-risk area” following years of successful counter-piracy operations. The change was approved by marine groups including the International Chamber of […]
Devastating Drought to Push Somalia’s Inflation to Near Double Digits
A devastating drought weighing on Somalia’s economy is poised to push inflation close to 10%, the highest level in more than 15 years, by the end of the year, according to central bank Governor Abdirahman […]
Somalia’s Oil-Rich Regional Head Reveals Run For 2022 Presidency
The head of Somalia’s oil-rich Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, announced late Saturday that he’s running for Somalia’s 2022 presidency, following a meeting with new members of parliament elected from that region. The leader, who is […]
Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 12 People as Somalia Readies Vote
A suicide bombing in central Somalia left at least 12 people dead and 14 others injured, a police officer said by phone. The attack targeted a restaurant in Beledweyne, said Mohamed Dahir, a Somali police […]
Somalia’s Economy Rebounding from ‘Triple Shock’
Somalia’s economy is rebounding from the “triple shock” that ravaged the country in 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme flooding, and the locust infestation. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.4 percent in 2021. This growth […]
Somalia sets up national payments system as it rebuilds country
Somalia has set up a national payments system as part of plans to develop the financial industry in one of the world’s most fragile states, following decades of political and economic instability. The 13 lenders […]
U.S. Steps Up Air Strikes Against al-Qaeda Ally in Somalia
The U. S. is expanding air strikes against members of a group affiliated to al-Qaeda who’ve intensified attacks in Somalia since hundreds of American troops exited the country earlier this year. The latest strike occurred […]