Somalia’s Federal Government Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), on Sunday hosted a special welcoming reception in honor of the leader of SSC-Khaatumo […]
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…
Turkiye discovers 20 billion barrels of oil in Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia – In what could be one of the most significant oil discoveries in recent East African history, Turkiye has unearthed up to 20 […]
Federal Government Plots New Regional Administration in Jubbaland Amid Escalating Tensions
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has unveiled a contentious plan to establish a new autonomous administration in Jubbaland, in what is widely seen as […]
National Consultative Council Issues Communiqué After Key Meeting in Mogadishu
The National Consultative Council (NCC) released an official communiqué on Wednesday evening following the conclusion of its recent summit held in Mogadishu. The Council, composed […]
Somalia Joins $40 Million Regional Disaster Resilience Initiative Launched in Kenya
Naivasha, Kenya— In a strategic move to bolster regional preparedness and resilience against natural disasters, Somalia has officially joined a $40 million initiative—WISER Action First […]
Galmudug and SSC-Khaatumo Leaders Meet in Mogadishu to Boost Unity and Dialogue
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA – In a significant political development aimed at fostering national unity and interregional cooperation, the President of Galmudug State, Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoorqoor), […]
Xog Horudhac Ah Oo Muujinaysa In Gaas Dabiici Ah Oo Ganacsi Laga Helay Badda Soomaaliya
Muqdisho, Soomaaliya – Soomaaliya oo markii ugu horreysay si rasmi ah u sahmaysa kheyraadkeeda shidaal iyo gaas ayaa gaartay guul horudhac ah oo lagu tilmaami […]
Guarding the Coastline: Galmudug Cracks Down on Illegal Fishing as Piracy Fears Loom Again
With over 3,300 kilometres of coastline, Somalia boasts the longest stretch of continental shoreline in Africa. Its territorial waters are rich with tuna, lobster, and […]
Why World Journalism Day Matters More Than Ever
Every year on May 3rd, people around the globe pause to recognize a profession that often goes underappreciated yet shapes the way we see the […]
UN Calls for Urgent Aid as Floods Displace Over 45,000 in Somalia
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance to support over 45,000 people affected […]