On Sunday, Major General Odawa Yusuf Rage, Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), hosted Captain (Navy) Mario De Rosa, the Defense Attaché of Italy, […]
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…
President Mohamud: Opposition lacks political vision since 2023
Somali President Hasan Sheikh Mohamud said opposition groups have failed to present a clear political vision since 2023, accusing them of relying solely on criticism rather than offering alternative proposals…
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…
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,…
Harassment Captured on Camera Sparks Outrage in Mogadishu as Women Take to the Streets Demanding Justice.
Mogadishu, Somalia – A video widely shared on social media showing a young woman being subjected to harassment, including inappropriate touching and the forcible removal of her hijab during a…
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…
Harassment Captured on Camera Sparks Outrage in Mogadishu as Women Take to the Streets Demanding Justice.
Mogadishu, Somalia – A video widely shared on social media showing a young woman being subjected to harassment, including inappropriate touching and the forcible removal of her hijab during a…
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…
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…
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,…
Deni Faces Criticism Over Somaliland Secession Push
Somalia’s Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali (Xoosh) on Tuesday indirectly rebuked Puntland President Said Abdullahi…
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…
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…
Minister of Information and Italy Envoy to Somalia inaugurates Renovated National TV Studios in Mogadishu
The Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Daud Aways Jama, alongside the Ambassador of Italy to Somalia, Pier […]
Somalia and Turkey advance oil exploration partnership
The Minister of Petroleum and Minerals of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Daahir Shire Maxamed, held a high-level meeting with Turkey’s Minister of Energy […]
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Arrives in Kampala for Talks with Ugandan Leader Yoweri Museveni
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, along with a high-level delegation, arrived in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, for official talks […]
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Welcomes Somali YouTuber Asad Hajiyow at Villa Somalia After 12-Year Absence
On Wednesday, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia hosted a heartfelt meeting with prominent Somali YouTuber, Asad Hajiyow, at Villa Somalia. The meeting marked a […]
7th Prosecutors Conference of Somalia Opens in Mogadishu to Address Terrorism Financing
The 7th Prosecutors Conference of Somalia officially commenced today in Mogadishu, marking a significant gathering of senior officials, prosecutors from both the Federal and state […]
UK Leads the Fight Against AI-Generated Child Abuse with Tough New Laws
The UK is taking a groundbreaking step to protect children from the growing threat of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) by introducing stringent new […]
Somali Parliamentary Leaders Meet Palestinian Ambassador to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
The Speaker of Somalia’s Upper House, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, and the Speaker of the Lower House, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur, both met with Dr. Ruwayd […]
A mixed week ahead with cold weather on the horizon
After a period of low-pressure dominance bringing a short-lived return to wet and windy weather, a high-pressure system is on the way. This means cold […]
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Meets New Palestinian Ambassador, Reaffirms Somalia’s Support for Palestine
The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, today received the newly appointed Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Mr. Rowaid […]