Somali MP Slams Hirshabelle Rule, Cites Hiiraan Discontent
MOGADISHU, (HA) — Somali federal lawmaker Mohamed Abdullahi Burale known as Raaxeeye has strongly criticized the leadership of the Hirshabelle State administration,...
Russia Offers 5,000 Fully Funded Scholarships to African Students Amid Growing Interest
MOSCOW, (HAN) — October 18, 2025 (HAN) — Russia has announced the allocation of 5,000 fully funded university scholarships for African students...
Somali Finance Minister Engages in High-Level Talks at IMF and World Bank Meetings
WASHINGTON, (HAN) — Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Bihi Iman Ige, participated in high-level discussions at the annual International Monetary Fund (IMF) and...
Somalia, Turkey Move to Finalize Labor Cooperation Deal in Doha Meeting
DOHA, (HAN) — Somalia and Turkey are taking concrete steps to finalize a comprehensive bilateral labor cooperation agreement aimed at promoting job...
Swedish Court Blocks Deportation of Somalis to Mogadishu
STOCKHOLM, (HAN) — A Swedish court has temporarily blocked the deportation of Somali nationals who were scheduled to be returned to Mogadishu,...
Pakistan Reiterates Firm Stand with Palestine
ISLAMABAD, (HAN) — The Prime Minister of Pakistan has reaffirmed his country’s firm and principled stance in support of the Palestinian people,...
Trump Predicts Saudi Role in Expanding Abraham Accords
WASHINGTON, (HAN) — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has said that more Arab nations are preparing to join the Abraham Accords, signaling...
Libya’s Oil and Gas Revenues Reach $14.6 Billion Despite Turmoil
TRIPOLI, (HAN) — Libya’s Central Bank announced on Thursday that the country generated 79.4 billion Libyan dinars (approximately $14.65 billion) in revenue...
Somalia’s President Attends State Funeral of Raila Odinga in Nairobi
NAIROBI, (HAN) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the state funeral of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga on Thursday,...
Somalia’s Livestock Boom: Pastoralists Thrive Amid Gulf Market Demand
MOGADISHU, (HAN) — In the dusty livestock markets of Beledweyne, Somali traders shout over the bleating of goats and the lowing of...
