Shabelle Media Network

MOGADISHU, Somalia, November 25, 2025 – Somalia’s Finance Minister, Bihi Iman Igeh, officially launched a new $105 million project on Monday aimed at strengthening the country’s economy, promoting private sector growth, and creating jobs.   The project, named Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING), was initiated on August 6, 2025, and seeks to tackle persistent economic challenges by improving local...

MUQDISHO, Soomaaliya, November 25, 2025 – Wasiirka Maaliyadda Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Biixi Imaan Cige, ayaa maanta si rasmi ah u daah-furay mashruuc cusub oo lagu magacaabo Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING), kaas oo maalgelinaya Bangiga Adduunka, isla markaana ku kacaya $105 milyan, si kor loogu qaado dhaqaalaha dalka iyo abuurista fursado shaqo.   Mashruuca SPRING, oo dhaqan-galay 6-dii Agoosto...

MARRAKECH, Morocco, November 25, 2025 – Somalia’s security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartag), attended the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly in Marrakech, Morocco, where global security, cross-border crime prevention, and the fight against scam centres were key topics.   During the summit, Minister Fartag highlighted Somalia’s commitment to enhancing its role within INTERPOL and stressed the need for technical support, training, and...

MARRAKECH, Morocco – Wasiirka Amniga Gudaha ee Xukuumadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Cabdullaahi Sheekh Ismaaciil (Fartaag), ayaa ka qaybgalay Shirka 93-aad ee INTERPOL oo ka furmay magaalada Marrakech, kaas oo diiradda lagu saaray amniga caalamiga ah iyo xoojinta iskaashiga booliiska dalalka xubnaha ka ah.   Shirkan ayaa lagu falanqeeyay arrimo ay ka mid yihiin ka hortagga dambiyada xudduudaha, la dagaallanka xarumaha khiyaanada...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s elite Gaashaan unit under the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) carried out a planned overnight raid in the Omar Beere area of Lower Shabelle, killing a senior Al-Shabaab operative responsible for orchestrating roadside bomb attacks in the region, the spy agency said on Tuesday.   The operation targeted Hassan Siidow Hussein, a key Al-Shabaab figure described...

MUQDISHO — Ciidanka gaarka ah ee Gaashaan ee Hay’adda Sirdoonka iyo Nabadsugidda Qaranka (NISA) ayaa xalay howlgal si qorsheysan loo fuliyay ka sameeyay deegaanka Cumar Beere ee gobolka Shabeellaha Hoose, halkaas oo lagu bartilmaameedsaday horjooge sare oo ka tirsanaa Al-Shabaab.   Hogaamiyaha la dilay, oo lagu magacaabi jiray Xasan Siidoow Xuseen, ayaa ahaa maskaxdii ka dambeysay diyaarinta qaraxyada dhulka lagu aaso...

MOGADISHU, Somalia - After decades of state collapse, Somalia’s financial system is now at a turning point. Even as formal banking remains relatively new, many citizens continue to rely on remittances and informal money transfer systems that, while vital, face significant challenges. Factors such as limited regulation, exposure to financial crime risks, and costly barriers to international transactions have...

MUQDISHO – Wasiirka Arrimaha Dibadda iyo Iskaashiga Caalamiga ah ee Soomaaliya, Mudane Cabdisalaam Cabdi Cali, ayaa Isniintii xafiiskiisa ku qaabilay Safiirka Dowladda Turkiga ee Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Alper Aktaş, iyaga oo ka wada hadlay siyaasad lagu xoojinayo xiriirka walaaltinimo ee labada dal.   Kulankan, oo ka dhacay xarunta Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda ee Muqdisho, ayaa diiradda lagu saaray sidii loo horumarin...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, met on Monday with the Ambassador of Türkiye to Somalia, H.E. Alper Aktaş, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations.   The meeting, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mogadishu, focused on enhancing the “brotherly ties” between Somalia and Türkiye,...

GALGADUD, Somalia — Somali National Army (SNA) forces and local security units carried out a targeted operation on Monday night in Cali Heele, 30 km west of Masagaway town in Galgaduud region, killing a senior Al-Shabaab commander.   The commander, identified as Ahmed Sheikh Omar Adow Gacal, led Al-Shabaab operations in the Middle Shabelle region and was involved in planning attacks...