Starting Monday, 2nd December 2024, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will implement revised fees for its DBS checks, reflecting the need to meet rising […]
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…
Covid fraudster forced to sell flat and BMW to pay back funds
Sameer Saeed, a convicted Covid loan fraudster, has sold his BMW and flat to repay the £50,000 he fraudulently secured through the government’s Bounce Back […]
Police arrest 12 after clan-based attack on Mogadishu police station
Somali police arrested 12 individuals on Saturday following a coordinated attack on a police station near the Ex-Control Afgoye intersection in Mogadishu. The attack, which […]
Somali foreign minister, UN envoy discuss new UN mission and election plans
Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi met with James Swan, the Acting Special Representative of the United Nations in Mogadishu, on Saturday to discuss the […]
Five Men Jailed for Brutal Robbery in Birmingham as Victim Endures Horrific Assault
Five men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms following a brutal robbery in which a man was subjected to a horrifying ordeal, including being […]
Somalia hails UN resolution for Transition of Assistance Mission
Somalia has praised the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) unanimous adoption of Resolution 2753 (2024), which sets in motion the transformation of the United Nations […]
Somalia to hold local elections in June 2025 and parliamentary elections in September 2025
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 […]
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 […]