This week, Tajikistan’s parliament passed a landmark bill officially banning the wearing of hijabs and other Islamic garments and regulating Eid celebrations. The legislation, approved […]
Beled-Hawo Wakes to Fragile Calm After Fierce Clashes Between Federal and Jubbaland Forces
Beled-Hawo, Gedo Region – The border town of Beled-Hawo is limping into a tense and…
President of Somalia Arrives in Addis Ababa for UN Global Food Security Summit
Mogadishu – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the United Nations Global Food Security Summit,…
President Hassan Sheikh Arrives in Djibouti to Boost Strategic Somalia–Djibouti Relations
Djibouti – In a move steeped in symbolism and diplomacy, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia landed today in Djibouti City, capital of the Republic of Djibouti, for a…
Ex-Jubbaland Security Chief Janan Promises Full Rights to Troops Defecting from Ahmed Madobe’s Forces
BALAD-HAWA – Former Jubbaland Security Minister Abdirashid Janan, now serving as the Federal Government’s Head of Intelligence in Gedo Region, has once again weighed in on the recent clashes in Balad-Hawoand the worsening…
Puntland Responds to Federal Government’s Piracy Accusation Over Seized Arms Ship
GAROWE – Puntland’s regional government has issued a strongly worded statement in response to accusations from the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), which claimed that Puntland authorities had “pirated” and hijacked a…
President Deni Briefed on Anti-Terror Operation in Al-Miskaad Mountains
Garowe – The President of Puntland State, H.E. Said Abdullahi Deni, held a high-level security…
Mayor of Mogadishu Reassigns 300 Municipal Staff to Sanitation Department to Boost City Cleanliness
MOGADISHU – The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein…
Hirshabeelle Opens New NIRA Branch in Jowhar to Boost Citizen ID Services
JOWHAR – In a landmark step towards improving public access to civil registration, the Federal…
A changeable week of weather ahead
Tonight (Wednesday evening), most places will be cloudy, with outbreaks of rain across the north and west pushing eastwards overnight. Tomorrow (Thursday) brings further unsettled conditions with rain turning more…
Beled-Hawo Wakes to Fragile Calm After Fierce Clashes Between Federal and Jubbaland Forces
Beled-Hawo, Gedo Region – The border town of Beled-Hawo is limping into a tense and uneasy calm this morning, just hours after intense fighting erupted yesterday between Somali Federal Government…
Somalia’s Foreign Minister Pays Courtesy Visit to Prominent Cleric Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi in Qatar
Mogadishu – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, paid a courtesy visit last night to renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi in Doha,…
Somali Airlines Returns to the Skies: A Nation Reclaims Its Wings After 30 Years
The Federal Government of Somalia has announced a major step forward in reviving its national airline, Somali Airlines, with the acquisition of two Airbus A320 aircraft. These jets are expected to begin…
Somalia’s Foreign Minister Pays Courtesy Visit to Prominent Cleric Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi in Qatar
Mogadishu – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, paid a courtesy visit last night to renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi in Doha,…
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 Mayor Inaugurates Seven New Interlock Roads in Heliwaa District, Lauds Community Partnership
Mogadishu – The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein…
President Deni Briefed on Anti-Terror Operation in Al-Miskaad Mountains
Garowe – The President of Puntland State, H.E. Said Abdullahi Deni, held a high-level security…
Mayor of Mogadishu Reassigns 300 Municipal Staff to Sanitation Department to Boost City Cleanliness
MOGADISHU – The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein…
Hirshabeelle Opens New NIRA Branch in Jowhar to Boost Citizen ID Services
JOWHAR – In a landmark step towards improving public access to civil registration, the Federal…
MOGADISHU MAKES HISTORY: Somalia Hosts 34th Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Policy Organs Meeting for the First Time
Mogadishu – In a landmark moment for the Horn of Africa, Somalia officially opened the 34th…
Beled-Hawo Wakes to Fragile Calm After Fierce Clashes Between Federal and Jubbaland Forces
Beled-Hawo, Gedo Region – The border town of Beled-Hawo is limping into a tense and…
Somalia’s Foreign Minister Pays Courtesy Visit to Prominent Cleric Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi in Qatar
Mogadishu – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, paid…
Somali Airlines Returns to the Skies: A Nation Reclaims Its Wings After 30 Years
The Federal Government of Somalia has announced a major step forward in reviving its national…
LIDL GB ANNOUNCES THIRD PAY RISE IN 12 MONTHS
Lidl GB has announced that it is increasing pay for hourly-paid colleagues to a minimum of £12.40 across the country, up from £12. In London, […]
FREE CRISPS? ALDI LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR ITS FIRST EVER CRISP TASTER
Aldi is launching the job of a lifetime —the supermarket is on the hunt for an official Crisp Taster Aldi is on the hunt for […]
Mass Grave Found at Gaza Hospital Held by Israeli Forces, Al Jazeera Reports
Al Jazeera reported that a mass grave was found at al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. The hospital was under siege by the Israeli army for two […]
Iran Launches First Direct Attack on Israel: Tensions Rise in Middle East
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Iran reportedly sent numerous drones towards Israel, a move confirmed by Israeli officials. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated […]
Japanese Farmers Unveil Mouthwatering Creation: Introducing the Lemon Melon
In a stunning breakthrough, Hokkaido farmers have successfully cultivated a brand new fruit that tantalizes taste buds with its irresistible blend of sweetness and sourness. […]
NCA and social media companies work together to tackle organised immigration crime
Thousands of social media posts, pages and accounts advertising the services of people smugglers have been removed thanks to a landmark agreement between the National […]
UK commits major new aid package to Turkey-Syria earthquake response
As the situation on the ground moves into in a new phase, from rescue to recovery, the UK is committing a further package of support […]
Virgin Atlantic suspends services to Pakistan
Virgin Atlantic announced today that it will be suspending services between London Heathrow and Lahore and Islamabad. A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said: “As we continue […]
Turkiye/Syria – Islamic Relief provides swift emergency medicine, food and shelter to earthquake survivors
Islamic Relief has delivered lifesaving aid to thousands of earthquake survivors in Turkiye and Syria over the past 24 hours. As the number of dead […]