Thursday begins with a rather dull start for some, especially across central and eastern parts of England. Low cloud will be slow to clear in […]
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…
Somali Forces Crush Al-Shabaab, 33 Militants Killed in Major Raid
Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has announced the successful conclusion of a major counterterrorism operation in the Middle Shabelle region, resulting in the […]
Pro-Government Clerics Make Surprise Appearance at Opposition Summit
A significant political shift is unfolding in the Somali capital today, as a delegation of pro-government Islamic scholars was spotted at a major opposition conference. […]
Somalia signs $900 million deal with Pakistan for 24 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets
Somalia has finalised an agreement with Pakistan to acquire up to 24 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets in a deal valued at roughly $900 […]
Hawiye Elders Meet Opposition in Mogadishu as Term-End Crisis Deepens
A high-level meeting between Somali opposition leaders and influential traditional elders from the Hawiye clan has kicked off in the capital as the nation inches […]
Puntland President Deni Overhauls Police Leadership in Major Security Shake-Up
Puntland’s President, Said Abdullahi Deni, has carried out a sweeping shake-up of the regional police command, issuing new decrees that install fresh leadership across the […]
Somalia’s Elite Gorgor Unit Delivers Lifeline to Drought-Hit Families
The Somali National Army’s elite Gorgor Commandos have gone above and beyond their usual military duties by carrying out a surprise humanitarian mission in the […]
Somalia Dismisses Former Opposition Figure from Immigration Post After Four Months
The federal cabinet of Somalia has dismissed Mustafa Duhulow from his role as Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Authority, replacing him with Hussein […]
Last Shilling Standing: Mogadishu Traders Turn Their Back on Somalia’s Worn-Out Currency
A growing number of businesses across the Somali capital have stopped accepting the 1,000-shilling note, the country’s last widely circulating banknote, throwing daily commerce into […]
Staying safe at the beach is now within easier reach
An unsettled weather forecast may present challenges for some intending to visit the coast this Easter weekend, and making it even more important to keep […]