Mogadishu, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today formally received the letters of credence from the newly appointed European Union (EU) Ambassador to Somalia, Francesca […]
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Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Rises Past 800 as Taliban Appeals for Aid
Kabul, – More than 800 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 6.0 struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, according to preliminary figures […]
Somali Military Court Probes High-Profile Al-Shabaab Case After Officer Rejects $50,000 Bribe
Mogadishu, – Somalia’s Military Court has opened hearings into a major case involving a terror network linked to the militant group Al-Shabaab, following a security […]
Somali President Congratulates Northeastern State Leaders
MOGADISHU, – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has congratulated Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali and Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril on their election as President and Vice President of […]
Security Tightened in Lasanod Ahead of Northeast Somalia Presidential Election
Lasanod, Somalia – Authorities in Lasanod, the capital of Northeast Somalia’s administration, have announced an overnight curfew to secure the city ahead of tomorrow’s highly […]
Somalia Officially Launches E-VISA/ETAS System to Facilitate Travel and Strengthen Security
Mogadishu, Somalia – The Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency has officially launched the country’s new E-VISA/ETAS system, which will come into effect on September 1, […]
Somalia and Pakistan Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia on Strategic Cooperation
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – The Foreign Ministers of Somalia and Pakistan held high-level talks in Saudi Arabia this week, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation across […]
Somalia’s National Education Consultation Conference Continues for Second Day in Jowhar
Jowhar, Somalia – The National Consultation Conference on Education entered its second day on Monday in Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle State, under the leadership […]
Somali Government Dispatches Emergency Aid to Awdal as Drought Crisis Deepens
Mogadishu, Somalia – The Federal Government of Somalia has announced the delivery of emergency humanitarian assistance to Awdal region, as communities there continue to face […]
Somali Authorities Intercept Major Narcotics Shipment at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali authorities have intercepted one of the largest narcotics shipments in recent memory at Aden Adde International Airport, seizing 48 sacks of […]