In a groundbreaking medical initiative, fifteen Somali children have experienced the sensation of hearing for the first time in their lives, thanks to a specialized […]
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…
Somali Opposition Presents Three Demands to President
Somali opposition leaders have presented President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud with a set of three core demands to resolve an escalating political crisis, warning that unilateral actions have pushed the country…
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…
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…
Somalia’s Office of Attorney General Presses Charges on Saadiya Bajaj
The Office of the Attorney General of Somalia announced on Wednesday that it holds an indictment against Sacdiya Macalin Ali Hassan on charges of defamation and public incitement, following an…
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…
Somalia’s Office of Attorney General Presses Charges on Saadiya Bajaj
The Office of the Attorney General of Somalia announced on Wednesday that it holds an indictment against Sacdiya Macalin Ali Hassan on charges of defamation and public incitement, following an…
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…
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…
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…
Hawiye Elders Meet Opposition in Mogadishu as Term-End Crisis Deepens
A high-level meeting between Somali opposition leaders and influential traditional elders from the Hawiye clan…
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…
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…
Somalia Government and International Humanitarian Partners Convene to Strengthen Emergency Response Coordination
In a high-level coordination meeting held in Mogadishu, the Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), H.E. Aamino […]
Somalia Begins Voter Registration for First Direct Elections in 50+ Years
Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) officially launched voter registration on Tuesday in the capital, Mogadishu, marking a pivotal step […]
A record-breaking March for sunshine
Provisional Met Office statistics show that England enjoyed its sunniest March since records began in 1910, with many individual counties also topping their sunshine duration […]
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia Embarks on Official Visit to Turkey
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and his accompanying delegation have departed for an official visit to Turkey, following […]
Study shows power outage predictions in windstorms improved when accounting for multi-hazard effects
Traditional risk assessments in the UK have focused solely on wind speed, overlooking critical factors that influence windthrow such as antecedent rainfall, wind direction, and […]
Somali President and Prime Minister Hold Fruitful Meetings with African Union Chairperson
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, today […]
African Union Chairperson and Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, to Visit Mogadishu for Key Discussions on Regional Security
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) and Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, is set to arrive in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, today. […]
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Hirshabelle President Ali Gudlaawe Hold Iftar Meeting in Cadale, Discussing Security and National Liberation
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accompanied by Hirshabelle State President Ali Gudlaawe, held an Iftar meeting in the town of Cadale with local leaders, politicians, members […]
Passport Application Fees Set to Rise in April 2025, Government Announces
The UK government has announced changes to passport application fees, set to take effect on 10 April 2025. The proposed adjustments, which are subject to […]