Almost half (41.4%) cited laundry as their main motivation, ahead of general curiosity in what the weather is doing for the day (40.6%), and planning […]
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at…
Summer 2026 provisionally hottest on record for the UK
An average mean temperature of 16.5°C puts this summer as provisionally the warmest on record, as well as the warmest season for the UK in a series which goes back…
Italy Expands Police Training Support for Somalia
Italy expands police training and security support for Somalia Italian Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi says Rome will deepen its cooperation with Somalia on police training, institutional development and efforts…
Türkiye pledges continued security and economic support for Somalia
Turkish Ambassador Alper Aktaş says Ankara will maintain its support for Somali security forces while expanding cooperation in energy, fisheries and other strategic sectors. MOGADISHU, September 1, 2026 — Türkiye…
Somalia Sets September 30 for Galmudug, Hirshabelle Elections
Electoral commission announces fresh polls for two federal member states following court ruling that annulled Galmudug’s previous results. Mogadishu – Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission has scheduled September…
US Court Clears Way to End TPS for Somali Nationals
Federal Court Clears Trump Administration to End TPS for Somali Nationals BOSTON, United States —…
Tanzania: Somali Doctors Treat Nearly 1,000 People
EAC Officials Visit Tanzania Hospital as Somali Doctors Provide Free Medical Services DAR ES SALAAM,…
Somalia and Qatar Strengthen Security and Defense Cooperation
Somalia and Qatar Discuss Strengthening Security and Defence Cooperation DOHA, Qatar — Somali Prime Minister…
Op-ed: What Somalia Can Learn from Singapore
By Mohamed Hared Mohamed; This personal reflection by Mohamed Hared Mohamed, who recently joined a delegation on a benchmarking visit to Singapore, explores the lessons Somalia can draw from Singapore’s…
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at LKYSPP. Singapore leadership study tour delegates at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Senior…
As Justin Davis Leaves Mogadishu, Washington Is Asking a Different Question About Somalia
As Justin Davis concludes his tenure as Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Mogadishu, he leaves at a time when the relationship between Somalia and the U.S.is changing,…
Journalist Dies from Gunshot Injuries, NUSOJ Demands Justice and Accountability
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply saddened by the death of Bashir Mohamed Abdullahi, a reporter with Arlaadi Media Network, who died in the early hours of…
Op-ed: What Somalia Can Learn from Singapore
By Mohamed Hared Mohamed; This personal reflection by Mohamed Hared Mohamed, who recently joined a delegation on a benchmarking visit to Singapore, explores the lessons Somalia can draw from Singapore’s…
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…
SNA brobes video of soldiers suffocating bound Al-Shabaab suspect
Somalia’s military opened a preliminary investigation on Tuesday after a video circulated online appeared to…
US Court Clears Way to End TPS for Somali Nationals
Federal Court Clears Trump Administration to End TPS for Somali Nationals BOSTON, United States —…
Tanzania: Somali Doctors Treat Nearly 1,000 People
EAC Officials Visit Tanzania Hospital as Somali Doctors Provide Free Medical Services DAR ES SALAAM,…
Somalia and Qatar Strengthen Security and Defense Cooperation
Somalia and Qatar Discuss Strengthening Security and Defence Cooperation DOHA, Qatar — Somali Prime Minister…
Could Turkish Become Somalia’s Second Language?
The Turkish language in Somalia is growing fast. An estimated 100,000 Somalis can now speak…
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at…
As Justin Davis Leaves Mogadishu, Washington Is Asking a Different Question About Somalia
As Justin Davis concludes his tenure as Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in…
Journalist Dies from Gunshot Injuries, NUSOJ Demands Justice and Accountability
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply saddened by the death of Bashir…
President Laftagareen Inspects Ongoing Construction of New Presidential Palace Buildings in South West State
Baidoa-The President of South West State of Somalia, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, today conducted an inspection tour of the ongoing construction works at the Presidential […]
Somalia and Egypt discuss strengthening trade cooperation and AUSSOM at Aswan forum
Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Dhaay on Monday met with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the Aswan Forum to discuss ways to […]
Somalia’s Ambassador to Tanzania and the East Africa Community undertakes high-level visit to Kinshasa
Somalia’s Ambassador to Tanzania and the East Africa Community, Ilyas Ali Hassan, arrived in Kinshasa on Sunday for a high-level working visit. The Ambassador was […]
Somalia Elects Nine Representatives to East African Legislative Assembly
Somalia’s Parliament has elected its first representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), marking a milestone in the country’s growing engagement with its regional […]
Prime Minister Keir Starmer Criticises Decision to Ban Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans from Aston Villa Europa League Match
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has publicly criticised the decision to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending their team’s upcoming Europa League fixture against […]
Energy access, renewable transition top the agenda at Somalia Success Stories Forum
MOGADISHU – Somali government officials and business leaders on Wednesday, Oct 15 called for greater investment in clean energy and infrastructure at a major forum […]
Severe heatwaves and droughts are making extreme wildfires more frequent and intense worldwide
Human-driven climate change made wildfires in parts of South America and Southern California many times larger and more destructive, according to an annual assessment by […]
Ceasefire Holds Amid Prisoner Exchange and Tensions Following Egypt Summit
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – A U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement for Gaza, finalized during a high-stakes international summit, has led to a major prisoner exchange, though the process […]
Ethiopia’s Somali Region to Receive 50% Share of Oil Revenues, President Announces
JIGJIGA, Ethiopia – In a significant announcement, the President of Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State, Mustafe Mohamed Omar (Cagjar), has declared that the region will be entitled […]