President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, accompanied by Hirshabelle State President Ali Gudlaawe, held an Iftar meeting in the town of Cadale with local leaders, politicians, members […]
Op-ed: What Somalia Can Learn from Singapore
By Mohamed Hared Mohamed; This personal reflection by Mohamed Hared Mohamed, who recently joined a…
Daniel and the Two Mothers: The Truth Behind the Story
Daniel’s Choice After 17 Years: His Adoptive Mother or Biological Mother? A viral story circulating on social media claims that a young man named Daniel faced an emotional choice between…
Summer 2026 provisionally hottest on record for the UK
An average mean temperature of 16.5°C puts this summer as provisionally the warmest on record, as well as the warmest season for the UK in a series which goes back…
Italy Expands Police Training Support for Somalia
Italy expands police training and security support for Somalia Italian Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi says Rome will deepen its cooperation with Somalia on police training, institutional development and efforts…
Türkiye pledges continued security and economic support for Somalia
Turkish Ambassador Alper Aktaş says Ankara will maintain its support for Somali security forces while expanding cooperation in energy, fisheries and other strategic sectors. MOGADISHU, September 1, 2026 — Türkiye…
SNA brobes video of soldiers suffocating bound Al-Shabaab suspect
Somalia’s military opened a preliminary investigation on Tuesday after a video circulated online appeared to…
US Court Clears Way to End TPS for Somali Nationals
Federal Court Clears Trump Administration to End TPS for Somali Nationals BOSTON, United States —…
Tanzania: Somali Doctors Treat Nearly 1,000 People
EAC Officials Visit Tanzania Hospital as Somali Doctors Provide Free Medical Services DAR ES SALAAM,…
The United States Extends AUSSOM Support for Somalia by One Year
US gives UN one more year to wind down Somalia support MOGADISHU — The United States has agreed to give the United Nations another 12 months to wind down its…
Op-ed: What Somalia Can Learn from Singapore
By Mohamed Hared Mohamed; This personal reflection by Mohamed Hared Mohamed, who recently joined a delegation on a benchmarking visit to Singapore, explores the lessons Somalia can draw from Singapore’s…
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at LKYSPP. Singapore leadership study tour delegates at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Senior…
As Justin Davis Leaves Mogadishu, Washington Is Asking a Different Question About Somalia
As Justin Davis concludes his tenure as Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Mogadishu, he leaves at a time when the relationship between Somalia and the U.S.is changing,…
The United States Extends AUSSOM Support for Somalia by One Year
US gives UN one more year to wind down Somalia support MOGADISHU — The United States has agreed to give the United Nations another 12 months to wind down its…
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…
Somalia Sets September 30 for Galmudug, Hirshabelle Elections
Electoral commission announces fresh polls for two federal member states following court ruling that annulled…
SNA brobes video of soldiers suffocating bound Al-Shabaab suspect
Somalia’s military opened a preliminary investigation on Tuesday after a video circulated online appeared to…
US Court Clears Way to End TPS for Somali Nationals
Federal Court Clears Trump Administration to End TPS for Somali Nationals BOSTON, United States —…
Tanzania: Somali Doctors Treat Nearly 1,000 People
EAC Officials Visit Tanzania Hospital as Somali Doctors Provide Free Medical Services DAR ES SALAAM,…
Christian Wins Umrah Trip for Muslim Neighbour
In Egypt, a Christian man has given away a free Umrah trip he won in…
Op-ed: What Somalia Can Learn from Singapore
By Mohamed Hared Mohamed; This personal reflection by Mohamed Hared Mohamed, who recently joined a…
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at…
As Justin Davis Leaves Mogadishu, Washington Is Asking a Different Question About Somalia
As Justin Davis concludes his tenure as Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in…
Passport Application Fees Set to Rise in April 2025, Government Announces
The UK government has announced changes to passport application fees, set to take effect on 10 April 2025. The proposed adjustments, which are subject to […]
Warm end to the week before unsettled weekend to come for the UK
Much of the UK has had settled weather in recent days, with warmer air also moving in from the south and southwest. Met Office Chief […]
Somalia’s Minister of Interior Hosts Iftar Reception with International Partners to Discuss Liberation, Stabilization, and Reconciliation Efforts
Somalia’s Minister of Interior, Ali Yusuf Hosh, hosted an Iftar reception with key international partners on [Date], bringing together representatives from Djibouti, the European Union […]
Somalia and Serbia agree to bolster bilateral relations
In a significant step toward enhancing diplomatic and economic ties, Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Ahmed Macallim Fiqi, engaged in a […]
Somali Police Chief Bids Farewell to Troops Heading to the Frontlines in the Fight Against Al-Shabaab
In a formal ceremony held in Mogadishu, Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi, Commander of the Somali Police Force, along with his deputy, Brigadier General Osman […]
Man who threatened to send victim’s indecent images to her family members has been sentenced
A man from Northamptonshire who blackmailed a child into sending him further indecent images by threatening to send them to her family and friends has […]
U.S. Embassy in Somalia Denies False Claims of Diplomatic Withdrawal from Mogadishu
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia has strongly denied recent reports circulated by Puntland’s Minister of Information, Mohamud Aydiid Dirir, which falsely claimed that the United […]
Minister of Family Affairs and Human Rights Commends Somali Diplomats and UN Staff for Their Dedication in Advancing Somalia’s Global Interests
Minister of Family Affairs and Human Rights, Khadija Makhzumi, recently held a productive meeting with Somali diplomats and United Nations staff in New York, led […]
Director-General of National Rural Development and Sustainable Solutions Center Meets with UN-Habitat Somalia Head to Discuss Rural Development and Displacement Solutions
The Director-General of the National Rural Development and Sustainable Solutions Center, Mrs. Sahra Abdi, met with Mr. Sophos Sophianos, the Head of Projects at UN-Habitat […]