ADDIS ABABA – The Federal Member State of SSCKhaatumo took part in the ID4Africa 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), a premier pan-African summit dedicated to […]
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…
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 the devastating impact of prolonged…
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…
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…
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 anticipated presidential and vice-presidential elections.…
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,…
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 anticipated presidential and vice-presidential elections.…
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…
China Unveils Special Visa to Draw Young Tech Talent
Beijing, — China announced on Wednesday a new visa program aimed at attracting young scientists…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Former Chinese takeaway owner sentenced after spending money on Apple and Burberry products instead of paying VAT bill
PORTSMOUTH, UK – A former Chinese takeaway owner has been handed a suspended prison sentence after spending thousands on Apple gadgets and Burberry goods instead […]
Controversial Child Rights Charter Sparks Backlash in Somali Parliament
Mogadishu, Somalia – A highly sensitive and potentially divisive legal debate unfolded today in Somalia’s Federal Parliament as members of the House of the People […]
10 Killed in Mogadishu Suicide Bombing Targeting Army Recruits
Mogadishu, Somalia – At least 10 people were killed and dozens more injured on Sunday in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, after a suicide bomber targeted a […]
NCA Hosts Universal Acceptance Day to Promote Digital Inclusion
Mogadishu, Somalia – 17 May 2025 – The National Communications Authority (NCA) hosted a full-day training and adoption event in Mogadishu to mark Universal Acceptance […]
SODMA Commissioner Attends Nairobi Meeting to Address Climate Change and Displacement Challenges
Nairobi, Kenya – Mr. Mahmoud Moalim Abdulle, Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), has recently taken part in a high-level meeting in Nairobi […]
From Thirteen Sparks, a Nation Ignited: Remembering Somali Youth Day
Mogadishu – Today, May 15th, Somalia proudly observes Somali Youth Day, a date etched in the country’s history as a testament to the critical role […]
Trump to Meet Syrian Leader in Saudi Arabia Amid Historic U.S. Sanctions Reversal
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a move that has stunned diplomats and reshaped regional expectations, former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to hold a […]
Saudi Arabia to Buy $142 Billion in U.S. Weapons as Trump Secures Major Middle East Arms Deals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping and controversial move that reshapes U.S. military influence in the Middle East, the White House has announced a historic […]
A Sacred Arrival: Somali Pilgrims Reach Saudi Arabia as Hajj Season Commences
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A contingent of Somali pilgrims has arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the Islamic year […]