Djibouti – In a move steeped in symbolism and diplomacy, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia landed today in Djibouti City, capital of the […]
Race intensifies for Somalia Lower House speaker post
Competition is intensifying for the position of Speaker of Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament after…
Somalia Strengthens Ebola Preparedness Amid Regional Outbreak Risks
The federal government of Somalia has intensified its national Ebola preparedness and surveillance efforts, citing the urgent need to prevent the importation of the virus as a deadly outbreak continues…
Somali Police Display Weapons Cache After 20 Hours of Mogadishu Clashes
Somali police forces on Thursday showcased a large cache of weapons and military equipment recovered after 20 hours of intense clashes between government troops and militias loyal to opposition leaders…
Unsettled weather continues with changeable weekend ahead
Showers will tend to move through fairly quickly for most areas, although some merging bringing more persistent rain in places. A few heavier showers are also likely, with a risk…
Kenya cites security concerns, militant threats in maintaining Somalia border closure
Kenyan President William Ruto has said the border between Kenya and Somalia will remain closed for the time being, citing ongoing security concerns, political uncertainties in Somalia, and funding challenges…
Police say no protest allowed as fighting erupts in Mogadishu
Police in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu said security forces were conducting operations to restore order following…
New report suggests more global temperature records ahead
Additionally, Arctic temperature anomalies are expected to continue to be higher than the global mean,…
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…
Heatwave conditions forecast for parts of the UK this weekend as temperatures rise
Alongside the warmth, there will also be spells of rain, particularly across northern and western areas, and a slight chance of thunderstorms across southeastern England.A Yellow Heat-Health Alert has been…
Race intensifies for Somalia Lower House speaker post
Competition is intensifying for the position of Speaker of Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament after the seat was vacated by Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madobe), who recently assumed leadership of…
Galmudug demands consensus-led election amid tensions
Somalia’s Galmudug state has rejected any election model imposed without political agreement, distancing itself from the recent vote process held in Southwest State and calling for a consensus-based approach, officials…
UN releases $10 mln to avert famine in Somalia as hunger crisis
The United Nations has released $10 million from its emergency fund to help avert famine in Somalia, where millions face acute food insecurity. The funding, announced Sunday by UN humanitarian…
Heatwave conditions forecast for parts of the UK this weekend as temperatures rise
Alongside the warmth, there will also be spells of rain, particularly across northern and western areas, and a slight chance of thunderstorms across southeastern England.A Yellow Heat-Health Alert has been…
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…
Mogadishu sees lull in fighting after mediation
Clashes between Somali government forces and opposition-aligned groups in Mogadishu’s Hodan and Howlwadaag areas appeared…
Police say no protest allowed as fighting erupts in Mogadishu
Police in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu said security forces were conducting operations to restore order following…
New report suggests more global temperature records ahead
Additionally, Arctic temperature anomalies are expected to continue to be higher than the global mean,…
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…
Cabinet clears reform agenda ahead of planned elections
Somalia’s cabinet has endorsed a new roadmap to implement the amended federal constitution and advance…
Race intensifies for Somalia Lower House speaker post
Competition is intensifying for the position of Speaker of Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament after…
Galmudug demands consensus-led election amid tensions
Somalia’s Galmudug state has rejected any election model imposed without political agreement, distancing itself from…
UN releases $10 mln to avert famine in Somalia as hunger crisis
The United Nations has released $10 million from its emergency fund to help avert famine…
Ex-Jubbaland Security Chief Janan Promises Full Rights to Troops Defecting from Ahmed Madobe’s Forces
BALAD-HAWA – Former Jubbaland Security Minister Abdirashid Janan, now serving as the Federal Government’s Head of Intelligence in Gedo Region, has once again weighed in on the […]
Puntland Responds to Federal Government’s Piracy Accusation Over Seized Arms Ship
GAROWE – Puntland’s regional government has issued a strongly worded statement in response to accusations from the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), which claimed that […]
Mogadishu Mayor Inaugurates Seven New Interlock Roads in Heliwaa District, Lauds Community Partnership
Mogadishu – The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has officially laid the foundation stone for seven interlock-paved […]
President Deni Briefed on Anti-Terror Operation in Al-Miskaad Mountains
Garowe – The President of Puntland State, H.E. Said Abdullahi Deni, held a high-level security meeting with senior military officials leading the counter-terrorism operation in […]
Mayor of Mogadishu Reassigns 300 Municipal Staff to Sanitation Department to Boost City Cleanliness
MOGADISHU – The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has reassigned 300 staff members from various departments of […]
Hirshabeelle Opens New NIRA Branch in Jowhar to Boost Citizen ID Services
JOWHAR – In a landmark step towards improving public access to civil registration, the Federal Member State of Hirshabeelle today inaugurated its first branch of […]
Somalia’s Prime Minister Meets Arab League Envoy to Strengthen Political and Economic Cooperation
Muqdisho – In a diplomatic move signaling deeper regional ties, Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre welcomed Ambassador Abdalla Al-Otaibi, the Arab League’s Special Representative to Somalia, for […]
PM Hamsa Orders Swift Emergency Response to Drought-Stricken Awdal Region
Mogadishu, Somalia – In a decisive move, Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has directed all relevant government institutions to urgently mobilize and deliver emergency assistance […]
Somali National Army Conducts Successful Operation in Lower Shabelle
Marka, Somalia – The Somali National Army (SNA) has carried out a well-coordinated military operation in the Busleey area of Lower Shabelle, dealing a significant […]