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 […]
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…
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, […]