Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Dhaay on Monday met with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the Aswan Forum to discuss ways to […]
South West State Receives Election Materials Ahead of Key Polls
The National Electoral Commission has begun dispatching election materials to South West State, days before…
Deni Threatens to Void Federal Government as Hassan Sheikh Courts Elders
Somalia faces a political split after Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni vowed to stop recognizing the federal government if no political agreement is reached by May 15, while President Hassan…
Somalia Reaffirms Somali-Led UN Transition in Mogadishu Talks
Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Mohamed Omar, received a United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) delegation in Mogadishu on Tuesday, with both sides discussing…
Farmaajo confirms he offered Somalia’s presidency to Bihi
Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has confirmed a long-circulating rumor that he once offered the Somali presidency to ex-Somaliland leader Muse Bihi Abdi during high-level talks in Addis Ababa…
Former Security Minister Noor Quits President’s Advisory PostSomalia, Abdullahi Mohamed Noor, Villa Somalia, Political Crisis, Mogadishu
Former federal internal security minister Abdullahi Mohamed Noor resigned as senior adviser to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud late Sunday, citing persistent political deadlock that he said directly threatens the…
SNA Commander Vows Decisive Blow as Troops Head for Nationwide Anti-Terror Campaign
The commander of the Somali National Army’s (SNA) ground forces has officially seen off a…
Somalia Sets Sail for a Blue Economy Revolution
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced that Somalia is now decisively charting a new course…
Met Office weather: A chilly start but warming as the day goes on
Thursday begins with a rather dull start for some, especially across central and eastern parts…
Somali Future Council Sets Conditions for Joining May 10 Dialogue
The Somali Future Council (Golaha Mustaqbalka Soomaaliyeed) on Tuesday responded to the president’s invitation for dialogue scheduled for May 10, declaring it will only join talks if the government halts…
South West State Receives Election Materials Ahead of Key Polls
The National Electoral Commission has begun dispatching election materials to South West State, days before the region’s landmark one-person-one-vote polls scheduled for 15 May 2026. The operation, confirmed on Monday,…
‘I Am Still President’: Laftagaren Refuses to Concede
Ousted Southwest state president Abdiasis Laftagaren has forcefully renewed his claim to office, declaring in a televised interview that he remains the region’s lawful leader following his contested re-election on…
Voter Registration Begins in Somalia’s Wargalo Town
The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEC) has launched a voter registration drive in Wargalo, a rural town in the Mudug region of central Somalia, as part of preparations…
Somali Future Council Sets Conditions for Joining May 10 Dialogue
The Somali Future Council (Golaha Mustaqbalka Soomaaliyeed) on Tuesday responded to the president’s invitation for dialogue scheduled for May 10, declaring it will only join talks if the government halts…
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…
Somali Government Cracks Down on Favori LLC Leadership Amid Worker Complaints
In a dramatic move that signals a tougher stance on foreign contractors, Somalia’s federal government…
SNA Commander Vows Decisive Blow as Troops Head for Nationwide Anti-Terror Campaign
The commander of the Somali National Army’s (SNA) ground forces has officially seen off a…
Somalia Sets Sail for a Blue Economy Revolution
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced that Somalia is now decisively charting a new course…
Met Office weather: A chilly start but warming as the day goes on
Thursday begins with a rather dull start for some, especially across central and eastern parts…
Puntland President Deni Overhauls Police Leadership in Major Security Shake-Up
Puntland’s President, Said Abdullahi Deni, has carried out a sweeping shake-up of the regional police…
South West State Receives Election Materials Ahead of Key Polls
The National Electoral Commission has begun dispatching election materials to South West State, days before…
‘I Am Still President’: Laftagaren Refuses to Concede
Ousted Southwest state president Abdiasis Laftagaren has forcefully renewed his claim to office, declaring in…
Voter Registration Begins in Somalia’s Wargalo Town
The National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEC) has launched a voter registration drive in…
Somalia’s Ambassador to Tanzania and the East Africa Community undertakes high-level visit to Kinshasa
Somalia’s Ambassador to Tanzania and the East Africa Community, Ilyas Ali Hassan, arrived in Kinshasa on Sunday for a high-level working visit. The Ambassador was […]
Somalia Elects Nine Representatives to East African Legislative Assembly
Somalia’s Parliament has elected its first representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), marking a milestone in the country’s growing engagement with its regional […]
Prime Minister Keir Starmer Criticises Decision to Ban Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans from Aston Villa Europa League Match
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has publicly criticised the decision to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending their team’s upcoming Europa League fixture against […]
Energy access, renewable transition top the agenda at Somalia Success Stories Forum
MOGADISHU – Somali government officials and business leaders on Wednesday, Oct 15 called for greater investment in clean energy and infrastructure at a major forum […]
Severe heatwaves and droughts are making extreme wildfires more frequent and intense worldwide
Human-driven climate change made wildfires in parts of South America and Southern California many times larger and more destructive, according to an annual assessment by […]
Ceasefire Holds Amid Prisoner Exchange and Tensions Following Egypt Summit
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – A U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement for Gaza, finalized during a high-stakes international summit, has led to a major prisoner exchange, though the process […]
Ethiopia’s Somali Region to Receive 50% Share of Oil Revenues, President Announces
JIGJIGA, Ethiopia – In a significant announcement, the President of Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State, Mustafe Mohamed Omar (Cagjar), has declared that the region will be entitled […]
Somalia Reaffirms Global Stance at Key Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Kampala
KAMPALA, Uganda – Somalia has actively participated in the 19th Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), reinforcing its diplomatic engagements on the global stage. The […]
Somalia’s Stand for the Right to Strike Before the UN’s Principal Judicial Body Applauded by Trade Unions
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), the national labour centre representing Somali workers, has welcomed the strong and principled stance taken by the Somalia […]