ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – In a major policy reversal, the Government of Ethiopia has officially scrapped its long-standing plan to extract and export natural gas […]
South West State Receives Election Materials Ahead of Key Polls
The National Electoral Commission has begun dispatching election materials to South West State, days before…
Deni Threatens to Void Federal Government as Hassan Sheikh Courts Elders
Somalia faces a political split after Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni vowed to stop recognizing the federal government if no political agreement is reached by May 15, while President Hassan…
Somalia Reaffirms Somali-Led UN Transition in Mogadishu Talks
Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar, received a United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) delegation in Mogadishu on Tuesday, with both sides discussing…
Farmaajo confirms he offered Somalia’s presidency to Bihi
Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has confirmed a long-circulating rumor that he once offered the Somali presidency to ex-Somaliland leader Muse Bihi Abdi during high-level talks in Addis Ababa…
Former Security Minister Noor Quits President’s Advisory PostSomalia, Abdullahi Mohamed Noor, Villa Somalia, Political Crisis, Mogadishu
Former federal internal security minister Abdullahi Mohamed Noor resigned as senior adviser to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud late Sunday, citing persistent political deadlock that he said directly threatens the…
SNA Commander Vows Decisive Blow as Troops Head for Nationwide Anti-Terror Campaign
The commander of the Somali National Army’s (SNA) ground forces has officially seen off a…
Somalia Sets Sail for a Blue Economy Revolution
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced that Somalia is now decisively charting a new course…
Met Office weather: A chilly start but warming as the day goes on
Thursday begins with a rather dull start for some, especially across central and eastern parts…
Somali Future Council Sets Conditions for Joining May 10 Dialogue
The Somali Future Council (Golaha Mustaqbalka Soomaaliyeed) on Tuesday responded to the president’s invitation for dialogue scheduled for May 10, declaring it will only join talks if the government halts…
South West State Receives Election Materials Ahead of Key Polls
The National Electoral Commission has begun dispatching election materials to South West State, days before the region’s landmark one-person-one-vote polls scheduled for 15 May 2026. The operation, confirmed on Monday,…
‘I Am Still President’: Laftagaren Refuses to Concede
Ousted Southwest state president Abdiasis Laftagaren has forcefully renewed his claim to office, declaring in a televised interview that he remains the region’s lawful leader following his contested re-election on…
Voter Registration Begins in Somalia’s Wargalo Town
The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEC) has launched a voter registration drive in Wargalo, a rural town in the Mudug region of central Somalia, as part of preparations…
Somali Future Council Sets Conditions for Joining May 10 Dialogue
The Somali Future Council (Golaha Mustaqbalka Soomaaliyeed) on Tuesday responded to the president’s invitation for dialogue scheduled for May 10, declaring it will only join talks if the government halts…
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…
Somali Government Cracks Down on Favori LLC Leadership Amid Worker Complaints
In a dramatic move that signals a tougher stance on foreign contractors, Somalia’s federal government…
SNA Commander Vows Decisive Blow as Troops Head for Nationwide Anti-Terror Campaign
The commander of the Somali National Army’s (SNA) ground forces has officially seen off a…
Somalia Sets Sail for a Blue Economy Revolution
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced that Somalia is now decisively charting a new course…
Met Office weather: A chilly start but warming as the day goes on
Thursday begins with a rather dull start for some, especially across central and eastern parts…
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…
South West State Receives Election Materials Ahead of Key Polls
The National Electoral Commission has begun dispatching election materials to South West State, days before…
‘I Am Still President’: Laftagaren Refuses to Concede
Ousted Southwest state president Abdiasis Laftagaren has forcefully renewed his claim to office, declaring in…
Voter Registration Begins in Somalia’s Wargalo Town
The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEC) has launched a voter registration drive in…
65 Years of Freedom: Interior Minister Leads Security Inspection Ahead of Somalia’s National Festivities
MOGADISHU, Somalia – As the nation readies itself for the dual milestones of June 26th and July 1st, commemorating Somalia’s Independence and Unity Day respectively, […]
Somalia and Algeria Forge Strategic Labor Partnership at Arab Forum for Equality
In a landmark bilateral engagement aimed at boosting labor cooperation and advancing social welfare, Somalia’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Mr. Yusuf Mohamed, met […]
Somalia Celebrates 65 Years of Northern Independence Amid Renewed Calls for National Unity and Recognition
MUQDISHO – In a vibrant show of patriotism and historical reflection, Somalia marked the 65th anniversary of the independence of its northern regions from British […]
Zohran Mamdani Makes History: Poised to Become New York City’s First Muslim Mayor in Progressive Landslide
NEW YORK – In what is shaping up to be a watershed moment in American political history, Somali-Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and […]
Former Somali Presidents Condemn Iranian Missile Strike on Qatar as “Unacceptable Aggression”
Two former Somali presidents, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, have strongly condemned Iran’s missile attack on the U.S. airbase in Qatar, calling […]
Trump Signals End to Hostilities: ‘Congratulations, World — Now Is the Time for Peace’
Trump Calls Iran’s Response ‘Very Weak’ After US Strikes Nuclear Sites US President Donald Trump has called Iran’s retaliatory response “very weak” and expressed thanks […]
Iran Launches Missiles at US Bases in Qatar and Iraq
Iran has launched missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq, state media have reported. Iran’s Tasnim news agency said the operation, called “Annunciation […]
Somali National Army Repels Al-Shabaab Ambush in Baidoa, Killing Dozens in Counter-Offensive
Baidoa, South West State – The Somali National Army (SNA) scored a significant victory against Al-Shabaab early Sunday morning after repelling a surprise militant assault […]
Government Plans to Make Council Tax Fairer and Simpler for All
The Government has announced new plans to make council tax fairer, simpler and more supportive for families across the UK. The changes, unveiled in a […]