The National Consultative Council (NCC) released an official communiqué on Wednesday evening following the conclusion of its recent summit held in Mogadishu. The Council, composed […]
NCA Hosts Universal Acceptance Day to Promote Digital Inclusion
Mogadishu, Somalia – 17 May 2025 – The National Communications Authority (NCA) hosted a full-day…
Saudi Arabia to Buy $142 Billion in U.S. Weapons as Trump Secures Major Middle East Arms Deals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping and controversial move that reshapes U.S. military influence in the Middle East, the White House has announced a historic arms agreement with Saudi Arabia…
A Sacred Arrival: Somali Pilgrims Reach Saudi Arabia as Hajj Season Commences
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A contingent of Somali pilgrims has arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the Islamic year 1446, marking the beginning of…
Somalia’s Minister of Internal Security Hosts Reception for SSC-Khaatumo Leader in Mogadishu
Somalia’s Federal Government Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartaag), on Sunday hosted a special welcoming reception in honor of the leader of SSC-Khaatumo Administration, Abdulqadir Aw-Ali (Firdhiye), and…
Turkiye discovers 20 billion barrels of oil in Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia – In what could be one of the most significant oil discoveries in recent East African history, Turkiye has unearthed up to 20 billion barrels of crude oil…
National Consultative Council Issues Communiqué After Key Meeting in Mogadishu
The National Consultative Council (NCC) released an official communiqué on Wednesday evening following the conclusion…
Somalia Joins $40 Million Regional Disaster Resilience Initiative Launched in Kenya
Naivasha, Kenya— In a strategic move to bolster regional preparedness and resilience against natural disasters,…
Galmudug and SSC-Khaatumo Leaders Meet in Mogadishu to Boost Unity and Dialogue
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA – In a significant political development aimed at fostering national unity and interregional…
10 Killed in Mogadishu Suicide Bombing Targeting Army Recruits
Mogadishu, Somalia – At least 10 people were killed and dozens more injured on Sunday in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, after a suicide bomber targeted a group of teenage recruits lining…
NCA Hosts Universal Acceptance Day to Promote Digital Inclusion
Mogadishu, Somalia – 17 May 2025 – The National Communications Authority (NCA) hosted a full-day training and adoption event in Mogadishu to mark Universal Acceptance (UA) Day 2025 under the…
SODMA Commissioner Attends Nairobi Meeting to Address Climate Change and Displacement Challenges
Nairobi, Kenya – Mr. Mahmoud Moalim Abdulle, Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), has recently taken part in a high-level meeting in Nairobi aimed at tackling the growing…
From Thirteen Sparks, a Nation Ignited: Remembering Somali Youth Day
Mogadishu – Today, May 15th, Somalia proudly observes Somali Youth Day, a date etched in the country’s history as a testament to the critical role of Somali youth in the…
10 Killed in Mogadishu Suicide Bombing Targeting Army Recruits
Mogadishu, Somalia – At least 10 people were killed and dozens more injured on Sunday in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, after a suicide bomber targeted a group of teenage recruits lining…
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…
Federal Government Plots New Regional Administration in Jubbaland Amid Escalating Tensions
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has unveiled a contentious plan to establish a new…
National Consultative Council Issues Communiqué After Key Meeting in Mogadishu
The National Consultative Council (NCC) released an official communiqué on Wednesday evening following the conclusion…
Somalia Joins $40 Million Regional Disaster Resilience Initiative Launched in Kenya
Naivasha, Kenya— In a strategic move to bolster regional preparedness and resilience against natural disasters,…
Galmudug and SSC-Khaatumo Leaders Meet in Mogadishu to Boost Unity and Dialogue
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA – In a significant political development aimed at fostering national unity and interregional…
Somali Darwish Police Unit Graduates in Djibouti, Ready to Join Fight Against Al-Shabaab
A new class of Somali police officers has completed training in Djibouti, marking a significant…
NCA Hosts Universal Acceptance Day to Promote Digital Inclusion
Mogadishu, Somalia – 17 May 2025 – The National Communications Authority (NCA) hosted a full-day…
SODMA Commissioner Attends Nairobi Meeting to Address Climate Change and Displacement Challenges
Nairobi, Kenya – Mr. Mahmoud Moalim Abdulle, Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA),…
From Thirteen Sparks, a Nation Ignited: Remembering Somali Youth Day
Mogadishu – Today, May 15th, Somalia proudly observes Somali Youth Day, a date etched in…
Somalia Joins $40 Million Regional Disaster Resilience Initiative Launched in Kenya
Naivasha, Kenya— In a strategic move to bolster regional preparedness and resilience against natural disasters, Somalia has officially joined a $40 million initiative—WISER Action First […]
Galmudug and SSC-Khaatumo Leaders Meet in Mogadishu to Boost Unity and Dialogue
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA – In a significant political development aimed at fostering national unity and interregional cooperation, the President of Galmudug State, Ahmed Abdi Kariye (Qoorqoor), […]
Xog Horudhac Ah Oo Muujinaysa In Gaas Dabiici Ah Oo Ganacsi Laga Helay Badda Soomaaliya
Muqdisho, Soomaaliya – Soomaaliya oo markii ugu horreysay si rasmi ah u sahmaysa kheyraadkeeda shidaal iyo gaas ayaa gaartay guul horudhac ah oo lagu tilmaami […]
Guarding the Coastline: Galmudug Cracks Down on Illegal Fishing as Piracy Fears Loom Again
With over 3,300 kilometres of coastline, Somalia boasts the longest stretch of continental shoreline in Africa. Its territorial waters are rich with tuna, lobster, and […]
Why World Journalism Day Matters More Than Ever
Every year on May 3rd, people around the globe pause to recognize a profession that often goes underappreciated yet shapes the way we see the […]
UN Calls for Urgent Aid as Floods Displace Over 45,000 in Somalia
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian assistance to support over 45,000 people affected […]
Somali Darwish Police Unit Graduates in Djibouti, Ready to Join Fight Against Al-Shabaab
A new class of Somali police officers has completed training in Djibouti, marking a significant milestone in regional security cooperation and Somalia’s ongoing fight against […]
President Laftagareen Meets UN Special Envoy James Swan in Baidoa to Discuss Security, Development, and Humanitarian Issues
Somalia’s South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, on Wednesday received the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador James Swan, and his delegation […]
NCA Organizes a National Multistakeholder Workshop on Emergency Telecommunications and Cell Broadcast Early Warning Systems for Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia – 29 April 2025 – The National Communications Authority (NCA), in collaboration with the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA) and the International Telecommunication […]