Brownland-Somalia
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Brown Land News Obtains Exclusive Photo of UAE Military Cargo Aircraft at Bosaso Airport Despite Ban
By Abdiasis Farah Said Brown Land News has obtained an exclusive photograph showing a United Arab Emirates (UAE) military cargo aircraft parked at Bosaso International Airport earlier today, raising fresh questions about ongoing foreign military activity in Somalia despite an official ban. The image, captured during daylight hours on May 5, shows the mayor of Bosaso walking directly in front of the aircraft, suggesting a level of local awareness or coordination surrounding the plane’s presence.…
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Oil Tanker Hijacked Near Yemen Coast, Pirates Linked to Bosaso Heading Toward Somalia
Bosaso, Puntland — Sources in Bosaso city have told Brown Land News that the oil tanker MT Eureka was hijacked near the coast of Yemen in the early hours of last night, in an incident raising fresh concerns about a resurgence of piracy in the region. According to Brown Land News sources, the armed group responsible for the hijacking departed yesterday afternoon from areas near Bosaso before carrying out the attack at approximately 3:00 a.m.…
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Image Raises Questions Over UAE Compliance With Somalia Orders and Possible Regional Links
By Abdiasis Farah Said Bosaso, Puntland — Brown Land News has obtained an image showing an individual identified by sources as a Colombian contractor inside the Bosaso airport in northeastern Somalia, raising fresh questions about the continued presence of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-linked operations despite Somalia’s directive to end foreign military activity. According to Brown Land News sources, the image indicates that foreign contractors remain active at a UAE-associated facility in Bosaso. This comes months…
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Pirates Hijack Commercial Vessel Bound for Mogadishu off Puntland Coast, Demand Ransom
By Abdiasis Farah Said Brown Land News | April 2026 A commercial vessel identified as MT Honour 25 (IMO 1099735), reportedly en route to Mogadishu, was hijacked last Wednesday by suspected pirates off the coast near Bander Bayla, a coastal town in the Puntland region of Somalia. The ship remains under pirate control, with its crew held hostage as ransom demands intensify. According to local sources, the vessel was seized while navigating waters known for…
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Upholding the One-China Principle: A Right Thing to do, a Shared Aspiration and an Overarching Trend
On April 10, 2026, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee met with the visiting delegation led by Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing. This reunion of the CPC and KMT leaders, after a lapse of 10 years, opens up a new chapter of exchanges between the CPC and the KMT party and carries profound significance for developing relations across the Taiwan Strait. During…
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Late-Night Cargo Flight Reported Over Bosaso, Raises New Allegations
By Abdiasis Farah Said Bosaso, Puntland — Residents in Bosaso reported a loud cargo aircraft departure around 11:00 p.m. last night, drawing attention across the المدينة due to its unusually heavy noise and low flight path over populated areas. Witnesses described the aircraft as significantly louder than typical flights, with the sound lasting several minutes after takeoff. According to sources who spoke to Brown Land News on condition of anonymity, there are ongoing allegations that…
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Brown Land News: Reports Claim UAE Military Aircraft Delivered Radar Defense Systems to Bosaso
By Abdiasis Farah Said Bosaso, Puntland — April 2026 Brown Land News has received information from its sources in Bosaso indicating that military aircraft linked to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reportedly landed at Bosaso International Airport during late-night hours, allegedly transporting advanced radar defense missile systems. According to the sources, the aircraft arrived under tight security shortly after midnight, with cargo believed to include sophisticated air الدفاع (air defense) equipment. The systems were reportedly…
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President Kiir relieves office manager appoints relative as replacement
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved his Office Manager, Marina Ayen Gregory Vasili, of her duties.
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Turkey Launches Offshore Oil Exploration Ship in Mogadishu Ceremony
By Abdiasis Farah Said Mogadishu – A landmark ceremony was held yesterday at the Muqdisho Sea Port, where a Turkish offshore exploration ship was officially launched ahead of planned oil exploration along Somalia’s الساحل. The vessel remained stationed at the port during the event, drawing attention from officials and attendees gathered to witness the occasion.The ceremony was attended by the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, alongside the…
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President Hassan Meets Community Leaders in Baidoa Over Upcoming Southwest Elections
By: Abdiasis Farah Said Baidoa, Somalia, April 6, 2026Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud remains in Baidoa, the administrative capital of Southwest State, as political developments continue to unfold in the region. During his stay, the president has held a series of meetings with traditional elders, community leaders, and various segments of society, including women’s groups. The discussions have focused on the upcoming process to elect a new leader for Southwest State, following the recent political…