The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, Member of Parliament Isaaq Mahamud Mursal, warmly welcomed Mr. Mikhail Bogdanov, the Deputy Minister […]
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…
Minister of Information Opens Training on Election Reporting for Journalists in Mogadishu
The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia has launched a two-day training workshop aimed at enhancing ethical media reporting […]
Minister of interior meets with his Iraqi counterpart yo discuss enhancing security reforms and stabilization efforts
This morning in Mogadishu, Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, the Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation of Somalia, held a high-level bilateral meeting with Abdul […]
NCA Hosts National Girls in ICT Day 2025 Conference to Empower Young Women in Tech
Mogadishu, Somalia – 24 April 2025 – The National Communications Authority (NCA), in partnership with the National Telecommunications and Technology Institute (NTTI) and SIMAD iLab, […]
The man behind the curtain: Waberi’s silent takeover of Somali football
Mogadishu, Somalia — When did Somali football stop being Somali? That is the uncomfortable question looming over the country’s sporting landscape as Djiboutian football boss […]
Foreign Minister Leads Solidarity Event in Support of National Armed Forces Fighting Al-Shabaab
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, led a high-level event on Sunday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mogadishu to […]
Yemen’s Foreign Minister Denies Claims of Embassy Building Sale in Somalia
Yemen’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaaic Muxsin Al Zendani, has strongly refuted reports circulating about the alleged sale of the Yemeni Embassy building in Somalia. […]
Somali Children Experience Sound for the First Time After Life-Changing Surgery in Nairobi
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 […]
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 […]