A significant political shift is unfolding in the Somali capital today, as a delegation of pro-government Islamic scholars was spotted at a major opposition conference. […]
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Somalia signs $900 million deal with Pakistan for 24 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets
Somalia has finalised an agreement with Pakistan to acquire up to 24 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets in a deal valued at roughly $900 […]
Hawiye Elders Meet Opposition in Mogadishu as Term-End Crisis Deepens
A high-level meeting between Somali opposition leaders and influential traditional elders from the Hawiye clan has kicked off in the capital as the nation inches […]
Puntland President Deni Overhauls Police Leadership in Major Security Shake-Up
Puntland’s President, Said Abdullahi Deni, has carried out a sweeping shake-up of the regional police command, issuing new decrees that install fresh leadership across the […]
Somalia’s Elite Gorgor Unit Delivers Lifeline to Drought-Hit Families
The Somali National Army’s elite Gorgor Commandos have gone above and beyond their usual military duties by carrying out a surprise humanitarian mission in the […]
Somalia Dismisses Former Opposition Figure from Immigration Post After Four Months
The federal cabinet of Somalia has dismissed Mustafa Duhulow from his role as Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Authority, replacing him with Hussein […]
Last Shilling Standing: Mogadishu Traders Turn Their Back on Somalia’s Worn-Out Currency
A growing number of businesses across the Somali capital have stopped accepting the 1,000-shilling note, the country’s last widely circulating banknote, throwing daily commerce into […]
Staying safe at the beach is now within easier reach
An unsettled weather forecast may present challenges for some intending to visit the coast this Easter weekend, and making it even more important to keep […]
Met Office transforms meteorologist training for a changing world
The collaboration combines the Met Office’s operational expertise in weather and climate intelligence, with the University of Plymouth’s academic capabilities. The first cohort of […]
Rain, wind and wintry hazards before turning much milder
More heavy rain to come in the south this afternoon, with flooding possible ⚠️ A mixture of rain, sleet and hill snow moving across Northern […]