Police in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu said security forces were conducting operations to restore order following armed clashes linked to a planned opposition demonstration, as tensions […]
EU-funded NUSOJ initiative builds Somali journalists’ skills with UNDP support
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has completed two capacity-building workshops in Mogadishu and…
Somalia Launches 4th National Cybersecurity Forum in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia – 27 October 2026 – The 4th National Cyber Security Forum officially launched today in Mogadishu, jointly organized by the National Communications Authority (NCA) and Mogadishu University. The…
Storm Boelo named as strong winds forecast for northern UK
A deep area of low pressure is forecast to bring impactful winds on Saturday night and through Sunday to northern parts of the UK. The system will be invigorated by…
Met Office renews contract with Heathrow Airport
The renewed agreement will see the Met Office continue to provide dedicated meteorological expertise based at Heathrow, delivering specialist forecasts and operational weather support to help the airport prepare for…
Poll body has a date for the vote, but no deal to hold it
The government has named the days citizens will go to the polls, but the country’s politics are still miles from agreeing on how they will get there. On Thursday, the…
SNAIC Convenes Roundtable on Shaping Somalia’s AI Future
SNAIC Convenes Roundtable on Shaping Somalia’s AI Future Mogadishu, Somalia – 2 October 2026 –…
Joint-fourth warmest September on record for the UK
Spurred on by late month warmth, which saw the maximum temperature rise as high as…
Warmer weather for some, but turning increasingly wet and windy next week
Although, there are emerging signals for increasingly wet and windy weather next week. Thursday will be…
Only One in Ten Women Journalists Feel Safe at Work in Somalia, NUSOJ Report Finds
Marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) today launched a revealing new report on the workplace crisis facing women…
EU-funded NUSOJ initiative builds Somali journalists’ skills with UNDP support
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has completed two capacity-building workshops in Mogadishu and Galkayo, helping journalists strengthen their skills in ethical reporting, gender equality and digital safety as…
FROM DEATH ROW TO HERO: HOW A FUGITIVE SAVED 40 SNA SOLDIERS
In a dramatic twist of fate, a man sentenced to face a firing squad has emerged as the savior of the very government tracking him down. Duqow, a fugitive who…
AU advances drive to make democracy a lived experience across Africa, with media and socialisation at its core
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union Commission is stepping up efforts to strengthen democracy across the continent by promoting people-centred socialisation, credible information, public participation and the role of…
Only One in Ten Women Journalists Feel Safe at Work in Somalia, NUSOJ Report Finds
Marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) today launched a revealing new report on the workplace crisis facing women…
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…
Settled weekend before signs of some wetter weather to come
A settled weekend for mostAs rain clears the southeast on Friday, high pressure will build…
SNAIC Convenes Roundtable on Shaping Somalia’s AI Future
SNAIC Convenes Roundtable on Shaping Somalia’s AI Future Mogadishu, Somalia – 2 October 2026 –…
Joint-fourth warmest September on record for the UK
Spurred on by late month warmth, which saw the maximum temperature rise as high as…
Warmer weather for some, but turning increasingly wet and windy next week
Although, there are emerging signals for increasingly wet and windy weather next week. Thursday will be…
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at…
EU-funded NUSOJ initiative builds Somali journalists’ skills with UNDP support
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has completed two capacity-building workshops in Mogadishu and…
FROM DEATH ROW TO HERO: HOW A FUGITIVE SAVED 40 SNA SOLDIERS
In a dramatic twist of fate, a man sentenced to face a firing squad has…
AU advances drive to make democracy a lived experience across Africa, with media and socialisation at its core
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union Commission is stepping up efforts to strengthen democracy…
New report suggests more global temperature records ahead
Additionally, Arctic temperature anomalies are expected to continue to be higher than the global mean, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization […]
Turkey sets nine-month deadline for Somalia oil mission
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has described Turkey’s ongoing offshore oil exploration project along Somalia’s coastline as a “historic operation,” saying Ankara expects results within […]
Fear returns to Gulf of Aden as Somali pirates strike back
Fresh concerns over a resurgence of Somali piracy are mounting after an oil tanker transiting the Gulf of Aden fired warning shots at suspicious vessels […]
Somalia to Elect Banadir District Commissioners After Eid
The federal government has announced that elections for district commissioners in the Banadir region will begin immediately after the Eid al-Adha holiday, with newly elected […]
Met Office encourages public to be WeatherReady as Bank Holiday temperatures set to rise
With lifeguard rescues having more than doubled last year according to the RNLI, planning ahead is important. Using tools such as the beach forecasts on […]
Deni Faces Criticism Over Somaliland Secession Push
Somalia’s Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali (Xoosh) on Tuesday indirectly rebuked Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni after a Puntland delegation attended Somaliland’s 18 May independence […]
Cabinet clears reform agenda ahead of planned elections
Somalia’s cabinet has endorsed a new roadmap to implement the amended federal constitution and advance one-person, one-vote elections, deepening a political transition that continues to […]
Security forces swoop on suspected pirates in Puntland
GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland security forces have arrested several suspected pirates in a sweeping security operation in Bari region, as authorities move to contain what […]
Somali Opposition Sets Conditions for Direct Talks with Government
Somalia’s main opposition coalition, the Somali Future Council, has told President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud it will only begin direct talks if the government immediately releases […]