Mohammed Dhaysane

Mogadishu, Baidoa

Journalist at Freelance

Journalist at Anadolu Agency

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Somalia facing worst floods in century

Nov 15, 2023 | aa.com.tr | Mohammed Dhaysane

MOGADISHU, SomaliaSomalia is experiencing the worst climate-change-related floods in a century, wreaking havoc in many parts of the Horn of Africa country, affecting 1.24 million people and displacing over 456,800 more since the first week of October, said a statement issued by UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Thursday.
Somalis rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Mogadishu, demand end to Israeli attacks on Gaza

Oct 19, 2023 | aa.com.tr | Mohammed Dhaysane

BAIDOA, SomaliaPeople in the Somali capital of Mogadishu took to the streets on Friday to protest Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and to show solidarity with Palestinians. Protesters, including religious figures, youth, and women, chanted anti-Israeli and pro-Palestinian slogans.
Ethiopia slams 'irresponsible and reckless' statement by UN adviser

Oct 12, 2023 | aa.com.tr | Mohammed Dhaysane

BAIDOA, SomaliaEthiopia has denounced a statement by the UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, calling it “irresponsible and reckless.”A statement issued by Ethiopia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations said Addis Ababa finds it “deeply regrettable” that Alice Wairimu Nderitu, entrusted with such an important mandate as preventing genocide, has chosen to make “unsubstantiated allegations and inflammatory remarks” against the country.
After scorching drought, floods destroy lives in Somalia’s Baidao

Oct 12, 2023 | aa.com.tr | Mohammed Dhaysane

- Aid agencies say more than 107,000 people have been affected by heavy rains- 'Our livelihoods were destroyed and now we have been hit by another disaster,' says affected person- Around 1.2 million people and 1.5 million hectares of productive land at high risk of flooding in SomaliaBAIDOA, SomaliaIt was in the afternoon on Oct. 4 that heavy rains started in the city of Baidoa, which houses over 600,000 internally displaced people dependent on UN and other international humanitarian assistance.
Is Somalia ready to shoulder security burden after African Union exit?

Oct 9, 2023 | aa.com.tr | Mohammed Dhaysane

• African Union’s peacekeeping mission is set to make full exit from Somalia by December next year • Officials warn that Somalia may not yet be ready to tackle continued threat of al-Shabaab terror group • Analysts say large-scale international support will be crucial, including capacity building and training MOGADISHU, Somalia Since earlier this year, the African Union (AU) has been in the process of drawing down its 22,000-strong peacekeeping force in Somalia, even as the country faces the...
Several security personnel injured in twin car bombing in central Somalia

Sep 27, 2023 | aa.com.tr | Mohammed Dhaysane

MOGADISHU, SomaliaSeveral security personnel were injured when double car bombings hit Somalia’s central town of Dhusamareb early Thursday, an official said. Ibrahim Gedi, a security officer in the town of Adado in the central state of Galmudug, told Anadolu over the phone that one car exploded on the airport road while the second explosives-laden car targeted a security checkpoint, adding that the security forces received intelligence tips prior to the attacks which were thwarted.
Somalia's president praises Türkiye for its support

Sep 25, 2023 | aa.com.tr | Mohammed Dhaysane

MOGADISHU, SomaliaSomalia's president expressed his deep appreciation to Türkiye on Monday for continuing to support his country’s development, security and humanitarian needs. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud made the remarks after he met with Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Ibrahim Mete Yagli in the central town of Dhusamareb and discussed bilateral relations between their two countries, the latest security developments and other issues of mutual interest, according to Somalia’s Presidency.
Somali president meets with US defense secretary in Djibouti

Sep 24, 2023 | aa.com.tr | Mohammed Dhaysane

MOGADISHU, Somalia Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday in Djibouti. They discussed a number of issues, including the fight against the al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group al-Shabaab and the Somalia-US security partnership as well as supporting Mogadishu’s campaign to lift an arms embargo on Somalia. The embargo was imposed by the UN Security Council in early 1992 following the collapse of Somalia’s military regime.
At least 70 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in military operation in Somalia

Sep 24, 2023 | aa.com.tr | Mohammed Dhaysane

MOGADISHU, SomaliaAt least 70 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed Sunday in a military operation conducted by the Somali National Army backed by local militias in north-central Mudug province. The joint force raided al-Shabaab terrorist hideouts and gathering places in the town of Aad. Ringleaders of the terrorist group were among those were killed in the operation, according to Somali Deputy Information Minister Abdirahman Yusuf Al Adala, who spoke to local media.
US defense chief meets Djibouti president, defense minister

Sep 23, 2023 | aa.com.tr | Mohammed Dhaysane

MOGADISHU, SomaliaUS Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday met with Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh. “Constructive meeting with the American Defense Secretary Mr. Lloyd Austin, to strengthen our partnership in defense, security and the fight against terrorism,” the Djibouti president said in a statement on X. Austin, who arrived in Djibouti earlier in the day, also met with the country’s Defense Minister Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan and discussed efforts for regional stability.