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 […]
Egypt, CIA Chief Affirm Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty
Cairo – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Cairo…
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,…
Journalist Dies from Gunshot Injuries, NUSOJ Demands Justice and Accountability
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply saddened by the death of Bashir Mohamed Abdullahi, a reporter with Arlaadi Media Network, who died in the early hours of…
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…
Türkiye pledges continued security and economic support for Somalia
Turkish Ambassador Alper Aktaş says Ankara will maintain its support for Somali security forces while…
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…
Elections, the Constitution, and Somaliland: What Is Happening in Mogadishu?
Somalia’s political dispute deepens over elections and governance MOGADISHU Somalia’s federal government is facing renewed political criticism over elections, constitutional changes and relations with regional actors, as disagreements continue over the…
Egypt, CIA Chief Affirm Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty
Cairo – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Cairo on Sunday, September 20, 2026, where both leaders reaffirmed support for Somalia’s security and stability.…
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…
Egypt, CIA Chief Affirm Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty
Cairo – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Cairo on Sunday, September 20, 2026, where both leaders reaffirmed support for Somalia’s security and stability.…
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…
Italy Expands Police Training Support for Somalia
Italy expands police training and security support for Somalia Italian Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi…
Türkiye pledges continued security and economic support for Somalia
Turkish Ambassador Alper Aktaş says Ankara will maintain its support for Somali security forces while…
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…
Somalia and Turkey Celebrate Victory Day in Mogadishu
Somalia and Türkiye Mark 104th Anniversary of Victory Day in Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia Somalia’s Minister of…
Egypt, CIA Chief Affirm Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty
Cairo – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Cairo…
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…
Op-ed: What Somalia Can Learn from Singapore
By Mohamed Hared Mohamed; This personal reflection by Mohamed Hared Mohamed, who recently joined a…
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 […]
Council of Ministers Approves Amendments to Criminal Procedure Code and Legal Training Institute Policy
The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia convened for its regular meeting today, where key legislative amendments were discussed and approved. The […]
Amber warning for snow issued
An Amber warning for snow is in place covering much of the southwest of the UK until 9pm this evening. Yellow warnings for snow and […]
Mayor of Mogadishu and Turkish Ambassador Discuss Key Development Projects for Capital City
The Mayor of Mogadishu and Governor of Banadir Region, Mohamed Ahmed Amir, today welcomed the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, in his office. The […]
Somali Foreign Minister Arrives in Kampala for African Union Extraordinary Summit
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ambassador Ahmed Maallin Fiqi, along with his delegation, has arrived in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, […]
Council Set to Achieve Air Quality Targets Without Charging Clean Air Zone
Greater Manchester has unveiled a comprehensive plan to meet legal air quality standards ahead of schedule, eliminating the need for a charging Clean Air Zone […]
Ex-President Farmaajo Commends Puntland Security Forces for Successful Operations Against Al-Shabaab
The former President of Federal Government of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has Commended the Puntland Security Forces for Successful Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Bari region […]