Cairo – Egyptian officials and citizens alike have reacted with shock and anger after authorities confirmed that a 3,000-year-old bracelet belonging to an ancient pharaoh […]
EU-funded NUSOJ initiative builds Somali journalists’ skills with UNDP support
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has completed two capacity-building workshops in Mogadishu and…
Somalia Launches 4th National Cybersecurity Forum in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia – 27 October 2026 – The 4th National Cyber Security Forum officially launched today in Mogadishu, jointly organized by the National Communications Authority (NCA) and Mogadishu University. The…
Storm Boelo named as strong winds forecast for northern UK
A deep area of low pressure is forecast to bring impactful winds on Saturday night and through Sunday to northern parts of the UK. The system will be invigorated by…
Met Office renews contract with Heathrow Airport
The renewed agreement will see the Met Office continue to provide dedicated meteorological expertise based at Heathrow, delivering specialist forecasts and operational weather support to help the airport prepare for…
Poll body has a date for the vote, but no deal to hold it
The government has named the days citizens will go to the polls, but the country’s politics are still miles from agreeing on how they will get there. On Thursday, the…
SNAIC Convenes Roundtable on Shaping Somalia’s AI Future
SNAIC Convenes Roundtable on Shaping Somalia’s AI Future Mogadishu, Somalia – 2 October 2026 –…
Joint-fourth warmest September on record for the UK
Spurred on by late month warmth, which saw the maximum temperature rise as high as…
Warmer weather for some, but turning increasingly wet and windy next week
Although, there are emerging signals for increasingly wet and windy weather next week. Thursday will be…
Only One in Ten Women Journalists Feel Safe at Work in Somalia, NUSOJ Report Finds
Marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) today launched a revealing new report on the workplace crisis facing women…
EU-funded NUSOJ initiative builds Somali journalists’ skills with UNDP support
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has completed two capacity-building workshops in Mogadishu and Galkayo, helping journalists strengthen their skills in ethical reporting, gender equality and digital safety as…
FROM DEATH ROW TO HERO: HOW A FUGITIVE SAVED 40 SNA SOLDIERS
In a dramatic twist of fate, a man sentenced to face a firing squad has emerged as the savior of the very government tracking him down. Duqow, a fugitive who…
AU advances drive to make democracy a lived experience across Africa, with media and socialisation at its core
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union Commission is stepping up efforts to strengthen democracy across the continent by promoting people-centred socialisation, credible information, public participation and the role of…
Only One in Ten Women Journalists Feel Safe at Work in Somalia, NUSOJ Report Finds
Marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) today launched a revealing new report on the workplace crisis facing women…
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…
Settled weekend before signs of some wetter weather to come
A settled weekend for mostAs rain clears the southeast on Friday, high pressure will build…
SNAIC Convenes Roundtable on Shaping Somalia’s AI Future
SNAIC Convenes Roundtable on Shaping Somalia’s AI Future Mogadishu, Somalia – 2 October 2026 –…
Joint-fourth warmest September on record for the UK
Spurred on by late month warmth, which saw the maximum temperature rise as high as…
Warmer weather for some, but turning increasingly wet and windy next week
Although, there are emerging signals for increasingly wet and windy weather next week. Thursday will be…
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at…
EU-funded NUSOJ initiative builds Somali journalists’ skills with UNDP support
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has completed two capacity-building workshops in Mogadishu and…
FROM DEATH ROW TO HERO: HOW A FUGITIVE SAVED 40 SNA SOLDIERS
In a dramatic twist of fate, a man sentenced to face a firing squad has…
AU advances drive to make democracy a lived experience across Africa, with media and socialisation at its core
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union Commission is stepping up efforts to strengthen democracy…
Government Invests £15m in Body Armour and Tasers to Protect Prison Officers
London—Frontline prison officers across England will be better protected from violence thanks to a new £15 million investment in body armour and Tasers, the government […]
Somali Opposition MPs Accuse President Hassan Sheikh, Speaker Madoobe of “Hijacking Parliament”
Mogadishu, – Opposition lawmakers from Somalia’s National Salvation Council on Saturday accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Parliamentary Speaker Sheikh Adan Madoobe of “hijacking” the […]
Somalia and China Discuss Counterterrorism, Support for AUSSOM
Mogadishu/Beijing, – Somalia and China have agreed to strengthen defense cooperation, with a focus on counterterrorism, regional stability, and support for the African Union Transition […]
National Communications Authority Conducts Consultation on Somalia’s Adoption of the One Network Area (ONA)
Mogadishu, 18 September 2025 — The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Somalia conducted a national consultation on the implementation of the One Network Area (ONA), […]
Puntland Opposition Figure Hassan Shire Launches Anti-Deni Meetings in Garowe
Garowe, – Former Puntland Finance Minister Hassan Shire Abgaal, a vocal critic of President Said Abdullahi Deni, is set to arrive in Garowe on Thursday […]
MP Ayoub Khan Launches Petition to Cancel Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Match Over Safety and Human Rights Concerns
Birmingham MP Ayoub Khan has urged UEFA, the Culture Secretary and West Midlands Police to cancel Aston Villa’s upcoming fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing […]
Arab and Islamic Summit Issues Strong Communiqué on Israeli Attack Against Qatar
Doha, Qatar – Leaders of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened an emergency summit on September 15, 2025, in Doha, […]
President Al-Sharaa Breaks 60-Year Ban with Planned UN General Assembly Attendance
Damascus, Syria – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York later this month, marking […]
Somalia’s First Female Boxer Ramla Ali Returns Home with Historic Gold Medal
Mogadishu erupted in celebration today as Ramla Ali, Somalia’s trailblazing boxer, returned home with the country’s first-ever international gold medal won by a female athlete. […]