Mogadishu, Somalia – Over the past few days, Somali social media has been flooded with a heartwarming — yet controversial — claim: that a woman […]
Category: Somalia
President Hassan Sheikh Registers for Somalia’s Landmark ‘One Person, One Vote’ Election
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today officially registered for Somalia’s upcoming “one person, one vote” elections, marking a symbolic moment in the country’s push towards universal […]
Somalia’s Minister of Information Meets EU Ambassador to Boost Cultural and Social Cooperation
Mogadishu — Today, Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Mr. Da’ud Aweys Jaama’ warmly received Karin Johansson, the European Union Ambassador to Somalia, at […]
Trump’s Somaliland Comment Sparks Celebration — But Was It a Diplomatic Mirage?
Washington, D.C. – A brief remark by U.S. President Donald Trump has set Somaliland social media alight and stirred celebrations among supporters of the self-declared republic […]
Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska for Ukraine Peace Talks — But Can They Find Common Ground?
Washington/Moscow – U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska in what could become one of the most […]
Somalia Says ‘Top al-Shabab Commanders’ Eliminated in Deadly Night Raid
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s spy agency claims it has dealt a major blow to al-Shabab, killing several of the group’s top commanders in a midnight assault […]
Somali Government Issues Statement on Security Situation in Gedo Region
Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia has issued an official statement addressing the tense security situation in the Gedo region, where military activities and […]
Federal Troops Seal Off Mogadishu’s Siinaay Market in Pre-Dawn Operation, Forcing Civilian Evacuation
MOGADISHU — Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) forces launched a massive crackdown in the Siinaay neighborhood of Mogadishu early this morning, shutting down the popular […]
President Hassan Sheikh Receives Credentials from Ambassadors of Eight Nations
Mogadishu – In a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today received the letters of credence from eight […]
Australia Pledges Additional $20 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Gaza, Slams Israeli Blockade
In a bold humanitarian move and an equally pointed diplomatic message, the Australian government today announced an additional $20 million aid package for Gaza, bringing […]