Mogadishu – The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has officially laid the foundation stone for seven interlock-paved […]
Winds and rain in the forecast as unsettled weather takes charge
Recent settled and warm weather, which has helped put the UK on track to having…
Somali Authorities Intercept Major Narcotics Shipment at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali authorities have intercepted one of the largest narcotics shipments in recent memory at Aden Adde International Airport, seizing 48 sacks of illicit drugs that were being…
Somali Government Moves to Block Opposition Militarisation in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s federal government has announced new measures aimed at preventing opposition groups from arming themselves inside the capital, amid rising political tensions and failed reconciliation talks. Defence…
Former Somali PM Rooble Backs Somaliland, Warns of Federal Government’s Moves
Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia’s former Prime Minister, Mohamed Hussein Rooble, has launched a blistering critique of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s leadership, accusing the federal government of undermining Somaliland and alienating…
China Unveils Special Visa to Draw Young Tech Talent
Beijing, — China announced on Wednesday a new visa program aimed at attracting young scientists and innovators, part of Beijing’s effort to strengthen its position in global technology leadership. The…
Somalia’s Health Minister Meets WFP to Strengthen Nutrition and Food Security Programs
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, met…
Somalia Launches Danabeysan Digital Payment System to Boost Transparency and Efficiency
Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Biihi Imaan Ige, officially launched the Danabeysan digital signature system for…
Puntland Soldiers Block Boosaaso Hospital Over Unpaid Wages
MOGADISHU, – Armed Somali soldiers blocked the main entrance of Boosaaso General Hospital on Saturday,…
Somalia Officially Launches E-VISA/ETAS System to Facilitate Travel and Strengthen Security
Mogadishu, Somalia – The Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency has officially launched the country’s new E-VISA/ETAS system, which will come into effect on September 1, 2025. The move marks a…
Winds and rain in the forecast as unsettled weather takes charge
Recent settled and warm weather, which has helped put the UK on track to having its warmest summer on record, has now subsided and has been replaced with more unsettled…
Somalia and Pakistan Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia on Strategic Cooperation
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – The Foreign Ministers of Somalia and Pakistan held high-level talks in Saudi Arabia this week, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors including politics, security,…
Somalia’s National Education Consultation Conference Continues for Second Day in Jowhar
Jowhar, Somalia – The National Consultation Conference on Education entered its second day on Monday in Jowhar, the capital of Hirshabelle State, under the leadership of the Federal Ministry of…
Somalia Officially Launches E-VISA/ETAS System to Facilitate Travel and Strengthen Security
Mogadishu, Somalia – The Somali Immigration and Citizenship Agency has officially launched the country’s new E-VISA/ETAS system, which will come into effect on September 1, 2025. The move marks 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…
Over 100 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Lower Shabelle
Somali National Army forces, particularly the elite Danab Commandos, supported by international partners, carried out…
Somalia’s Health Minister Meets WFP to Strengthen Nutrition and Food Security Programs
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Health and Social Care, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, met…
Somalia Launches Danabeysan Digital Payment System to Boost Transparency and Efficiency
Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Biihi Imaan Ige, officially launched the Danabeysan digital signature system for…
Puntland Soldiers Block Boosaaso Hospital Over Unpaid Wages
MOGADISHU, – Armed Somali soldiers blocked the main entrance of Boosaaso General Hospital on Saturday,…
Somalia’s Minister of Information Meets EU Ambassador to Boost Cultural and Social Cooperation
Mogadishu — Today, Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Mr. Da’ud Aweys Jaama’ warmly…
Winds and rain in the forecast as unsettled weather takes charge
Recent settled and warm weather, which has helped put the UK on track to having…
Somalia and Pakistan Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia on Strategic Cooperation
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – The Foreign Ministers of Somalia and Pakistan held high-level talks in…
Somalia’s National Education Consultation Conference Continues for Second Day in Jowhar
Jowhar, Somalia – The National Consultation Conference on Education entered its second day on Monday…
President Deni Briefed on Anti-Terror Operation in Al-Miskaad Mountains
Garowe – The President of Puntland State, H.E. Said Abdullahi Deni, held a high-level security meeting with senior military officials leading the counter-terrorism operation in […]
Mayor of Mogadishu Reassigns 300 Municipal Staff to Sanitation Department to Boost City Cleanliness
MOGADISHU – The Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), has reassigned 300 staff members from various departments of […]
Hirshabeelle Opens New NIRA Branch in Jowhar to Boost Citizen ID Services
JOWHAR – In a landmark step towards improving public access to civil registration, the Federal Member State of Hirshabeelle today inaugurated its first branch of […]
Somalia’s Prime Minister Meets Arab League Envoy to Strengthen Political and Economic Cooperation
Muqdisho – In a diplomatic move signaling deeper regional ties, Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre welcomed Ambassador Abdalla Al-Otaibi, the Arab League’s Special Representative to Somalia, for […]
PM Hamsa Orders Swift Emergency Response to Drought-Stricken Awdal Region
Mogadishu, Somalia – In a decisive move, Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has directed all relevant government institutions to urgently mobilize and deliver emergency assistance […]
Somali National Army Conducts Successful Operation in Lower Shabelle
Marka, Somalia – The Somali National Army (SNA) has carried out a well-coordinated military operation in the Busleey area of Lower Shabelle, dealing a significant […]
Ethiopia Arrests 82 Suspected ISIS Members Allegedly Trained in Somalia’s Puntland
Addis Ababa – Ethiopia’s national intelligence agency has announced the arrest of 82 individuals suspected of being members of the Islamic State (ISIS), in what officials say […]
MOGADISHU MAKES HISTORY: Somalia Hosts 34th Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Policy Organs Meeting for the First Time
Mogadishu – In a landmark moment for the Horn of Africa, Somalia officially opened the 34th Policy Organs Meeting of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) today […]
Somali Envoy Visits Kenya’s Lamu County to Boost Investment and Strengthen Ties with Somali Diaspora
Lamu, Kenya – In a move aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and supporting development in regions with a strong Somali presence, Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Jabril […]