The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has expressed its commitment to supporting the Somalia peace process. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD’s executive secretary, said they acknowledge the efforts by the Somali government and the Somali Future Council on the recent dialogue and encourage continued engagement in good faith to address the outstanding issues. He highlighted IGAD’s…
Uganda and Somalia on Wednesday signed three new memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key sectors. The agreements were signed in Kampala during the second Joint Permanent Commission meeting between the two countries, covering security, education and sports, immigration, and labor. Officials said the new pacts are expected to bolster regional trade,…
Five UPDF personnel perished today morning after an army chopper, tail number AUO-015, crashed about 200 meters east of the North Ramp at Mogadishu International Airport. The army said in a statement that the helicopter was on a routine combat escort mission at the time of the incident. “Eight personnel were on board, including six…
