MOGADISHU – At least 20 al-Shabaab militants were killed on Wednesday during fierce clashes with Ma’awisley clan militia in the El-Hareri area of Somalia’s central […]
Winds and rain in the forecast as unsettled weather takes charge
Recent settled and warm weather, which has helped put the UK on track to having…
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 illicit drugs that were being…
Somali Government Moves to Block Opposition Militarisation in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s federal government has announced new measures aimed at preventing opposition groups from arming themselves inside the capital, amid rising political tensions and failed reconciliation talks. Defence…
Former Somali PM Rooble Backs Somaliland, Warns of Federal Government’s Moves
Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s former Prime Minister, Mohamed Hussein Rooble, has launched a blistering critique of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s leadership, accusing the federal government of undermining Somaliland and alienating…
China Unveils Special Visa to Draw Young Tech Talent
Beijing, — China announced on Wednesday a new visa program aimed at attracting young scientists and innovators, part of Beijing’s effort to strengthen its position in global technology leadership. The…
Somalia’s Health Minister Meets WFP to Strengthen Nutrition and Food Security Programs
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, met…
Somalia Launches Danabeysan Digital Payment System to Boost Transparency and Efficiency
Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Biihi Imaan Ige, officially launched the Danabeysan digital signature system for…
Puntland Soldiers Block Boosaaso Hospital Over Unpaid Wages
MOGADISHU, – Armed Somali soldiers blocked the main entrance of Boosaaso General Hospital on Saturday,…
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, 2025. The move marks a…
Winds and rain in the forecast as unsettled weather takes charge
Recent settled and warm weather, which has helped put the UK on track to having its warmest summer on record, has now subsided and has been replaced with more unsettled…
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 key sectors including politics, security,…
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 of the Federal Ministry of…
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, 2025. The move marks a…
Man sneezes his intestines out of his body at a public restaurant
A 63-year-old man from Florida sneezed so hard that a part of his intestines came out through his surgical wound while he was dining with his wife at a local…
Aldi Invites Children Nationwide to Design Recycle Week Poster for a Chance to Win £250 Voucher
To mark Recycle Week (14th-20th October), Aldi is calling on children across the country to design a poster to encourage people to recycle. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is inviting children to…
Met Office launches new Local Authority Climate Service
The Met Office has today launched the Local Authority Climate Service, a tool that provides local authorities with easy access to tailored information on climate change, to support local climate…
Over 100 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Lower Shabelle
Somali National Army forces, particularly the elite Danab Commandos, supported by international partners, carried out…
Somalia’s Health Minister Meets WFP to Strengthen Nutrition and Food Security Programs
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, met…
Somalia Launches Danabeysan Digital Payment System to Boost Transparency and Efficiency
Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Biihi Imaan Ige, officially launched the Danabeysan digital signature system for…
Puntland Soldiers Block Boosaaso Hospital Over Unpaid Wages
MOGADISHU, – Armed Somali soldiers blocked the main entrance of Boosaaso General Hospital on Saturday,…
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…
Winds and rain in the forecast as unsettled weather takes charge
Recent settled and warm weather, which has helped put the UK on track to having…
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…
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…
Suspected Al-Shabaab Bomb-Makers Arrested After Accidental Blast in Mogadishu
Somali police arrested several suspected al-Shabaab militants on Thursday after an explosion in Mogadishu’s Dayniile district exposed what authorities described as a bomb-making operation. The […]
Met Office will deliver more impact, innovation and value as new strategy launched
Governments, industries and citizens will benefit from enhanced weather and climate intelligence as the Met Office today launches its ambitious new five-year strategy for 2025-2030. […]
Farmaajo: “Puntland and Jubbaland Must Be Included in the National Dialogue”
Mogadishu – Former President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, has welcomed the upcoming national consultation forum proposed by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, while firmly stressing […]
PM Hamza Barre Meets Djibouti’s President to Strengthen Regional Security and Bilateral Ties
Djibouti – In a show of growing regional cooperation, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, held a key […]
Galmudug President Launches Voter Registration Drive for One-Person, One-Vote Elections
Dhuusamareeb – In a significant step toward democratic governance, the President of Galmudug State, Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoor-Qoor), officially launched the voter registration campaign in […]
Fahad Yasin Bids Farewell to Sanbaloolshe, Congratulates Mahad Salad on Return to NISA Leadership
Mogadishu, Somalia – Former Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Fahad Yasin Haji Dahir, has extended a message of appreciation and goodwill […]
New Somali MPs Elected in Jowhar to Fill Vacant Parliamentary Seats
Jowhar, Somalia – In a peaceful and well-organized electoral process held today in Jowhar, the administrative capital of Hirshabelle State, two new members of the […]
Somali Army and Ma’awiisley Militia Drive Al-Shabaab Out of Abooreey in Major Offensive
Hiiraan, Somalia – In a decisive blow to Al-Shabaab’s presence in central Somalia, the Somali National Army (SNA), backed by local Ma’awiisley fighters, launched a […]
Opposition Leaders’ Summit Enters Second Day Amid Push for Unified Political Front
MOGADISHU — The national summit of Somalia’s opposition political leaders has entered its second day in Mogadishu, continuing intensive deliberations aimed at forging a unified […]