Somalia’s federal parliament will reopen on August 1 with a battle for the vacant Speaker post already dominating the agenda, as lawmakers from both houses […]
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at…
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…
Italy Expands Police Training Support for Somalia
Italy expands police training and security support for Somalia Italian Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi says Rome will deepen its cooperation with Somalia on police training, institutional development and efforts…
Türkiye pledges continued security and economic support for Somalia
Turkish Ambassador Alper Aktaş says Ankara will maintain its support for Somali security forces while expanding cooperation in energy, fisheries and other strategic sectors. MOGADISHU, September 1, 2026 — Türkiye…
Somalia Sets September 30 for Galmudug, Hirshabelle Elections
Electoral commission announces fresh polls for two federal member states following court ruling that annulled Galmudug’s previous results. Mogadishu – Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission has scheduled September…
US Court Clears Way to End TPS for Somali Nationals
Federal Court Clears Trump Administration to End TPS for Somali Nationals BOSTON, United States —…
Tanzania: Somali Doctors Treat Nearly 1,000 People
EAC Officials Visit Tanzania Hospital as Somali Doctors Provide Free Medical Services DAR ES SALAAM,…
Somalia and Qatar Strengthen Security and Defense Cooperation
Somalia and Qatar Discuss Strengthening Security and Defence Cooperation DOHA, Qatar — Somali Prime Minister…
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…
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at LKYSPP. Singapore leadership study tour delegates at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Senior…
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…
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…
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…
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…
US Court Clears Way to End TPS for Somali Nationals
Federal Court Clears Trump Administration to End TPS for Somali Nationals BOSTON, United States —…
Tanzania: Somali Doctors Treat Nearly 1,000 People
EAC Officials Visit Tanzania Hospital as Somali Doctors Provide Free Medical Services DAR ES SALAAM,…
Somalia and Qatar Strengthen Security and Defense Cooperation
Somalia and Qatar Discuss Strengthening Security and Defence Cooperation DOHA, Qatar — Somali Prime Minister…
Could Turkish Become Somalia’s Second Language?
The Turkish language in Somalia is growing fast. An estimated 100,000 Somalis can now speak…
Singapore Leadership Study Tour Held for Somalia Leaders
Senior Somali officials completed a Singapore leadership study tour, gaining governance and public-sector insights at…
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…
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…
Somalia, UK deepen military ties in Mogadishu talks
Somali National Army (SNA) Commander Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud met with Colonel Andy Seddon, Commander of United Kingdom Operations in Somalia, in Mogadishu this […]
Somali Pirates Hijack Tanker ASANA
MOGADISHU – Somali pirates hijacked the oil tanker ASANA off Yemen’s eastern coast on Friday, marking the fourth vessel seizure in recent months and signalling a […]
Somalia scrambles for new military allies as AU troops face exit
Somalia’s federal government is pressing regional troop-contributing countries to sign bilateral security agreements that would keep foreign forces in the country after the African Union’s […]
Cabinet reshuffles senior diplomats, appoints new trade chief
Somalia’s Council of Ministers, chaired by the federal government, approved a series of appointments and promotions on Thursday covering diplomatic posts and the leadership of […]
Climate extremes are becoming the new ‘normal’ for the UK
The report, which covers 2025 puts the latest year and decade into a historical context, tells us about the changes already seen in the UK’s […]
Over 40 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Goobo, Hiiraan
The Somali National Armed Forces, supported by international partners, killed more than 40 Al-Shabaab militants and wounded 12 others during a coordinated airstrike in the […]
Kenya disrupts Al-Shabaab attack plan, kills 11
Kenyan security forces killed at least 11 suspected Al-Shabaab militants on Sunday during an aerial-backed raid on a camp near the Somalia border, foiling what […]
Journalists union raps Puntland authorities over arrest of reporter
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has mounted a fresh challenge against the Puntland administration, calling for the immediate release of independent reporter Suways […]
IGAD Mobilises Stakeholders to Advance the Free Movement of Persons Protocol
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has intensified efforts to build national consensus around the ratification and implementation of the IGAD Protocol on Free Movement […]