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 […]
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…
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 […]
Somali National Army Repels Al-Shabaab Ambush in Baidoa, Killing Dozens in Counter-Offensive
Baidoa, South West State – The Somali National Army (SNA) scored a significant victory against Al-Shabaab early Sunday morning after repelling a surprise militant assault […]
Government Plans to Make Council Tax Fairer and Simpler for All
The Government has announced new plans to make council tax fairer, simpler and more supportive for families across the UK. The changes, unveiled in a […]
Ahmed Madobe Lands in Garowe to Revive Political Alliance with Puntland Amid Federal Tensions
In a politically charged visit that could reshape Somalia’s federal dynamics, Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam “Madobe” arrived in Garowe on Saturday, where he was […]
Met Office report details rising likelihood of UK hot days
Met Office scientists have published a new study detailing the increasing likelihood of extreme temperatures in the UK, revealing that the chance of exceeding 40°C […]