Ankara, Türkiye – In a proud moment for Somali education and international cooperation, 78 Somali students were among the graduates honored during the 2025 commencement ceremony at Ostim Technical University […]
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…
Somalia and Nigeria Strengthen Bilateral Ties in Key Diplomatic Meeting at AU Summit
Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, met with Nigerian Foreign Minister Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar on the sidelines of the […]
Hormuud Salaam Foundation Wins Prestigious Social Impact Award at London Summit
LONDON, UK, – Somalia’s Hormuud Salaam Foundation has been awarded the Africa Social Impact Leadership Award at the 15th African Business Leadership Awards, a highlight […]
President of Comoros Receives Credentials from Somali Ambassador to Tanzania and EAC
The President of the Union of the Comoros, H.E. Azali Assoumani, has officially received the credentials of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia […]
Heatwave conditions expected across much of the UK
It is going to be widely dry with sunny spells over the coming days, although Northern Ireland and Scotland are likely to be cloudier at […]
No Troop Deployment to Sool or Sanaag, Says Somali Federal Government
Mogadishu – The Federal Government of Somalia wishes to make it unequivocally clear that no military forces have been deployed to the regions of Sool and Sanaag. […]
Somalia Launches National Policy Dialogue on Tackling Social Media Misuse: Minister of Information Opens High-Level Consultation
MOGADISHU – In a bold move to confront the growing risks posed by the misuse of social media in Somalia, the country’s Minister of Information, Culture, […]
HIGH-STAKES DIPLOMACY: President Hassan Sheikh to Hold Critical Talks with Egyptian President Al-Sisi Amid Nile River Tensions
CAIRO – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia is set to depart for Cairo, Egypt’s capital, where he will hold a high-level […]
President Laftagareen Lays Foundation Stone for New Teacher Training Center in Southwest Somalia
Baydhabo, Somalia – In a strategic move aimed at transforming the quality of education in Southwest State, President Cabdicasiis Xasan Maxamed Laftagareen has officially laid the […]
Hope in Sight: Hundreds in Warshiikh Receive Free Eye Treatment from Volunteer Doctors
Warshiikh, Somalia – In a powerful show of community-driven healthcare, a team of volunteer Somali eye doctors brought life-changing medical aid to one of Somalia’s […]