Addis Ababa – Ethiopia’s national intelligence agency has announced the arrest of 82 individuals suspected of being members of the Islamic State (ISIS), in what officials say […]
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…
MOGADISHU MAKES HISTORY: Somalia Hosts 34th Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Policy Organs Meeting for the First Time
Mogadishu – In a landmark moment for the Horn of Africa, Somalia officially opened the 34th Policy Organs Meeting of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) today […]
Somali Envoy Visits Kenya’s Lamu County to Boost Investment and Strengthen Ties with Somali Diaspora
Lamu, Kenya – In a move aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and supporting development in regions with a strong Somali presence, Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Jabril […]
78 Somali Students Graduate from Turkey’s Ostim Technical University in Milestone Ceremony
Ankara, Türkiye – In a proud moment for Somali education and international cooperation, 78 Somali students were among the graduates honored during the 2025 commencement ceremony at Ostim Technical University […]
Somalia and Nigeria Strengthen Bilateral Ties in Key Diplomatic Meeting at AU Summit
Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, met with Nigerian Foreign Minister Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar on the sidelines of the […]
Hormuud Salaam Foundation Wins Prestigious Social Impact Award at London Summit
LONDON, UK, – Somalia’s Hormuud Salaam Foundation has been awarded the Africa Social Impact Leadership Award at the 15th African Business Leadership Awards, a highlight […]
President of Comoros Receives Credentials from Somali Ambassador to Tanzania and EAC
The President of the Union of the Comoros, H.E. Azali Assoumani, has officially received the credentials of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia […]
Heatwave conditions expected across much of the UK
It is going to be widely dry with sunny spells over the coming days, although Northern Ireland and Scotland are likely to be cloudier at […]
No Troop Deployment to Sool or Sanaag, Says Somali Federal Government
Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia wishes to make it unequivocally clear that no military forces have been deployed to the regions of Sool and Sanaag. […]
Somalia Launches National Policy Dialogue on Tackling Social Media Misuse: Minister of Information Opens High-Level Consultation
MOGADISHU – In a bold move to confront the growing risks posed by the misuse of social media in Somalia, the country’s Minister of Information, Culture, […]