Somalia’s political landscape is set for a significant shift as leaders have agreed to conduct local government elections in June 2025, followed by parliamentary elections […]
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…
Somalia to decide on Ethiopian role in AUSSOM mission, says UK ambassador
Somalia holds the authority to determine the involvement of Ethiopian troops in the upcoming African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), scheduled to […]
UN Security Council votes to withdraw political mission from Somalia after a decade
The UN Security Council voted on Wednesday to initiate a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has operated in the country for […]
Somali Foreign Minister Meets Saudi Counterparts in Riyadh to Boost Trade and Investment Ties
In a diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening economic and trade relations, Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Maalim Faqi, held high-level talks in Riyadh on […]
Flights suspended in Baraawe ahead of local council elections.
Baraawe, Somalia — Reports from the Lower Shabelle region indicate that a security lockdown has been implemented in the coastal city of Baraawe as preparations […]
New Legal Duty for Employers to Prevent Workplace Sexual Harassment Comes into Force
From today, 26 October 2024, employers across the UK are now legally required to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, following […]
Puntland leader accused of obstructing oil exploration amid seismic survey controversy
In a significant escalation of tensions between the federal government and Puntland authorities, Somali Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Abdirisaaq Omar Mohamed has publicly […]
Somalia withdraws from CHAN 2025 qualifiers due to financial struggles
The Somalia Football Federation (SFF) has announced its withdrawal from the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers, citing critical financial limitations as the primary reason. […]
Latest data shows twice as much flu among school children
As of 22 October (week 42), influenza positivity – the rate of laboratory confirmed flu cases – among school children aged 5 to 14 years […]
Firm shut down for falsely offering ‘early resolution’ to IVA debt solutions
Firm offered advice on early resolution to customers’ IVA debt solutions despite not being licensed to provide financial or debt advice A company which claimed […]