CAIRO – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia is set to depart for Cairo, Egypt’s capital, where he will hold a high-level […]
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…
President Laftagareen Lays Foundation Stone for New Teacher Training Center in Southwest Somalia
Baydhabo, Somalia – In a strategic move aimed at transforming the quality of education in Southwest State, President Cabdicasiis Xasan Maxamed Laftagareen has officially laid the […]
Hope in Sight: Hundreds in Warshiikh Receive Free Eye Treatment from Volunteer Doctors
Warshiikh, Somalia – In a powerful show of community-driven healthcare, a team of volunteer Somali eye doctors brought life-changing medical aid to one of Somalia’s […]
President Laftagareen Registers as First Voter in South West State Electoral Rollout
President of South West State, H.E. Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, has officially become the first citizen to receive a voter registration card during the launch of the electoral […]
Young Motorcycle Riders Protest in Mogadishu Over Alleged Harassment and Extortion
A group of young men who make a living riding “Fekon” motorcycles staged a protest on Wednesday at the busy KM4 intersection in Mogadishu, bringing […]
Somali Delegation in Riyadh Celebrates 65 Years of Independence with Pride and Unity
Riyadh – Far from home but full of national pride, the Somali delegation to the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, […]
England’s warmest June on record and the UK’s second warmest since 1884
This follows a record-breaking spring, which was officially the warmest and sunniest spring on record for the UK. June continued that trend, marked by two heatwaves and some […]
PM Hamsa Barre Lays Foundation Stone for Somalia’s Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy Headquarters
Mogadishu, Somalia – In a strategic move aimed at boosting Somalia’s marine-based economy, Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre today officially laid the foundation stone for […]
Ethiopia Abandons Ambitious Ogaden Gas Export Project, Citing Funding Delays and Strategic Shift
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 […]
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, […]