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 […]
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at…
Summer 2026 provisionally hottest on record for the UK
An average mean temperature of 16.5°C puts this summer as provisionally the warmest on record, as well as the warmest season for the UK in a series which goes back…
Italy Expands Police Training Support for Somalia
Italy expands police training and security support for Somalia Italian Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi says Rome will deepen its cooperation with Somalia on police training, institutional development and efforts…
Türkiye pledges continued security and economic support for Somalia
Turkish Ambassador Alper Aktaş says Ankara will maintain its support for Somali security forces while expanding cooperation in energy, fisheries and other strategic sectors. MOGADISHU, September 1, 2026 — Türkiye…
Somalia Sets September 30 for Galmudug, Hirshabelle Elections
Electoral commission announces fresh polls for two federal member states following court ruling that annulled Galmudug’s previous results. Mogadishu – Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission has scheduled September…
US Court Clears Way to End TPS for Somali Nationals
Federal Court Clears Trump Administration to End TPS for Somali Nationals BOSTON, United States —…
Tanzania: Somali Doctors Treat Nearly 1,000 People
EAC Officials Visit Tanzania Hospital as Somali Doctors Provide Free Medical Services DAR ES SALAAM,…
Somalia and Qatar Strengthen Security and Defense Cooperation
Somalia and Qatar Discuss Strengthening Security and Defence Cooperation DOHA, Qatar — Somali Prime Minister…
Op-ed: What Somalia Can Learn from Singapore
By Mohamed Hared Mohamed; This personal reflection by Mohamed Hared Mohamed, who recently joined a delegation on a benchmarking visit to Singapore, explores the lessons Somalia can draw from Singapore’s…
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at LKYSPP. Singapore leadership study tour delegates at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Senior…
As Justin Davis Leaves Mogadishu, Washington Is Asking a Different Question About Somalia
As Justin Davis concludes his tenure as Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Mogadishu, he leaves at a time when the relationship between Somalia and the U.S.is changing,…
Journalist Dies from Gunshot Injuries, NUSOJ Demands Justice and Accountability
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply saddened by the death of Bashir Mohamed Abdullahi, a reporter with Arlaadi Media Network, who died in the early hours of…
Op-ed: What Somalia Can Learn from Singapore
By Mohamed Hared Mohamed; This personal reflection by Mohamed Hared Mohamed, who recently joined a delegation on a benchmarking visit to Singapore, explores the lessons Somalia can draw from Singapore’s…
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…
SNA brobes video of soldiers suffocating bound Al-Shabaab suspect
Somalia’s military opened a preliminary investigation on Tuesday after a video circulated online appeared to…
US Court Clears Way to End TPS for Somali Nationals
Federal Court Clears Trump Administration to End TPS for Somali Nationals BOSTON, United States —…
Tanzania: Somali Doctors Treat Nearly 1,000 People
EAC Officials Visit Tanzania Hospital as Somali Doctors Provide Free Medical Services DAR ES SALAAM,…
Somalia and Qatar Strengthen Security and Defense Cooperation
Somalia and Qatar Discuss Strengthening Security and Defence Cooperation DOHA, Qatar — Somali Prime Minister…
Could Turkish Become Somalia’s Second Language?
The Turkish language in Somalia is growing fast. An estimated 100,000 Somalis can now speak…
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at…
As Justin Davis Leaves Mogadishu, Washington Is Asking a Different Question About Somalia
As Justin Davis concludes his tenure as Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in…
Journalist Dies from Gunshot Injuries, NUSOJ Demands Justice and Accountability
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply saddened by the death of Bashir…
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, […]
Somalia and Algeria Forge Strategic Labor Partnership at Arab Forum for Equality
In a landmark bilateral engagement aimed at boosting labor cooperation and advancing social welfare, Somalia’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Mr. Yusuf Mohamed, met […]
Somalia Celebrates 65 Years of Northern Independence Amid Renewed Calls for National Unity and Recognition
MUQDISHO – In a vibrant show of patriotism and historical reflection, Somalia marked the 65th anniversary of the independence of its northern regions from British […]
Zohran Mamdani Makes History: Poised to Become New York City’s First Muslim Mayor in Progressive Landslide
NEW YORK – In what is shaping up to be a watershed moment in American political history, Somali-Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and […]
Former Somali Presidents Condemn Iranian Missile Strike on Qatar as “Unacceptable Aggression”
Two former Somali presidents, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo and Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, have strongly condemned Iran’s missile attack on the U.S. airbase in Qatar, calling […]
Trump Signals End to Hostilities: ‘Congratulations, World — Now Is the Time for Peace’
Trump Calls Iran’s Response ‘Very Weak’ After US Strikes Nuclear Sites US President Donald Trump has called Iran’s retaliatory response “very weak” and expressed thanks […]
Iran Launches Missiles at US Bases in Qatar and Iraq
Iran has launched missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq, state media have reported. Iran’s Tasnim news agency said the operation, called “Annunciation […]