President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has officially welcomed the recently brokered ceasefire agreement in Gaza, commending the diplomatic efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States […]
Somali Future Council Sets Conditions for Joining May 10 Dialogue
The Somali Future Council (Golaha Mustaqbalka Soomaaliyeed) on Tuesday responded to the president’s invitation for…
Somali Opposition Presents Three Demands to President
Somali opposition leaders have presented President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud with a set of three core demands to resolve an escalating political crisis, warning that unilateral actions have pushed the country…
Deni Threatens to Void Federal Government as Hassan Sheikh Courts Elders
Somalia faces a political split after Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni vowed to stop recognizing the federal government if no political agreement is reached by May 15, while President Hassan…
Somalia Reaffirms Somali-Led UN Transition in Mogadishu Talks
Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar, received a United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) delegation in Mogadishu on Tuesday, with both sides discussing…
Farmaajo confirms he offered Somalia’s presidency to Bihi
Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has confirmed a long-circulating rumor that he once offered the Somali presidency to ex-Somaliland leader Muse Bihi Abdi during high-level talks in Addis Ababa…
Somali Government Cracks Down on Favori LLC Leadership Amid Worker Complaints
In a dramatic move that signals a tougher stance on foreign contractors, Somalia’s federal government…
SNA Commander Vows Decisive Blow as Troops Head for Nationwide Anti-Terror Campaign
The commander of the Somali National Army’s (SNA) ground forces has officially seen off a…
Somalia Sets Sail for a Blue Economy Revolution
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced that Somalia is now decisively charting a new course…
Somalia’s Office of Attorney General Presses Charges on Saadiya Bajaj
The Office of the Attorney General of Somalia announced on Wednesday that it holds an indictment against Sacdiya Macalin Ali Hassan on charges of defamation and public incitement, following an…
Somali Future Council Sets Conditions for Joining May 10 Dialogue
The Somali Future Council (Golaha Mustaqbalka Soomaaliyeed) on Tuesday responded to the president’s invitation for dialogue scheduled for May 10, declaring it will only join talks if the government halts…
South West State Receives Election Materials Ahead of Key Polls
The National Electoral Commission has begun dispatching election materials to South West State, days before the region’s landmark one-person-one-vote polls scheduled for 15 May 2026. The operation, confirmed on Monday,…
‘I Am Still President’: Laftagaren Refuses to Concede
Ousted Southwest state president Abdiasis Laftagaren has forcefully renewed his claim to office, declaring in a televised interview that he remains the region’s lawful leader following his contested re-election on…
Somalia’s Office of Attorney General Presses Charges on Saadiya Bajaj
The Office of the Attorney General of Somalia announced on Wednesday that it holds an indictment against Sacdiya Macalin Ali Hassan on charges of defamation and public incitement, following an…
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…
Former Security Minister Noor Quits President’s Advisory PostSomalia, Abdullahi Mohamed Noor, Villa Somalia, Political Crisis, Mogadishu
Former federal internal security minister Abdullahi Mohamed Noor resigned as senior adviser to Somali President…
Somali Government Cracks Down on Favori LLC Leadership Amid Worker Complaints
In a dramatic move that signals a tougher stance on foreign contractors, Somalia’s federal government…
SNA Commander Vows Decisive Blow as Troops Head for Nationwide Anti-Terror Campaign
The commander of the Somali National Army’s (SNA) ground forces has officially seen off a…
Somalia Sets Sail for a Blue Economy Revolution
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced that Somalia is now decisively charting a new course…
Hawiye Elders Meet Opposition in Mogadishu as Term-End Crisis Deepens
A high-level meeting between Somali opposition leaders and influential traditional elders from the Hawiye clan…
Somali Future Council Sets Conditions for Joining May 10 Dialogue
The Somali Future Council (Golaha Mustaqbalka Soomaaliyeed) on Tuesday responded to the president’s invitation for…
South West State Receives Election Materials Ahead of Key Polls
The National Electoral Commission has begun dispatching election materials to South West State, days before…
‘I Am Still President’: Laftagaren Refuses to Concede
Ousted Southwest state president Abdiasis Laftagaren has forcefully renewed his claim to office, declaring in…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Fiqi Meets Kenyan Deputy President Kindiki Kithure to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Regional Cooperation
On Wednesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, held meeting with Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Nairobi. The two leaders engaged […]
New law to protect renters one step closer to becoming a reality
Millions of renters are set to reap the rewards of greater security in their homes without fear of eviction, thanks to the return of the […]
Somaliland Minister of Planning Meets UN Agency Leaders to Boost Cooperation
Somaliland’s Minister of Planning and National Development, Ms. Kaltuun Sh. Hassan Abdi, today met with the heads of all United Nations agencies working in Somaliland […]
UN Agencies and SoDMA Collaborate for Improved Disaster Management in Somalia
A pivotal meeting aimed at advancing humanitarian efforts in Somalia took place recently, co-chaired by Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim and Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General […]
President Mohamud Meets Kenyan President at CAADP Summit, Strengthening Somalia-Kenya Diplomatic and Economic Ties
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on Saturday engaged in high-level talks with Kenyan President William Ruto at the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Summit in […]
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Visit Addis Ababa for Strategic Discussions with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia is set to visit Addis Ababa for a series of strategic discussions with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, following […]
Major housing deal completed, bringing benefits to forces families
Taxpayers and military families will benefit from a deal to bring more than 36,000 military houses back into public ownership, which has formally completed today. […]
Inaugural U-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament 2025 Draw Held in Dar es Salaam
The draw for the inaugural U-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (U-17 GIFT 2025) took place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, […]
Bitterly cold nights ahead before milder conditions move in through the weekend
Wednesday night saw England, Wales and Northern Ireland’s coldest night of the winter, with -11.2°C, -7.9°C and -7.3°C respectively. -12.4°C was recorded at Tulloch Bridge […]