Deni’s decision is a step towards political stability in Puntland, says President Hassan Sheikh
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The president of Somalia Hassan Sheikh applauded the decision by the Puntland leader to ditch the plans to hold a popular...
Several killed in blasts in Somali capital, shattering relative calm
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Remote-controlled IED explosions have been reported in Mogadishu, targeting businesses that installed government-mandated security cameras.
Two of the businesses that were hit...
UN warns of increased risk of famine in Somalia amid acute food insecurity
Severe drought is putting some areas in central and southern Somalia at an increased risk of famine as acute food insecurity, malnutrition and mortality...
EU urges respect for Somalia sovereignty after Ethiopia deal
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The European Union on Tuesday insisted Somalia’s sovereignty should be respected after Ethiopia signed a controversial deal with breakaway Somaliland.
The memorandum...
Somali president’s son reportedly testifies in Turkey as he is accused of killing motorcyclist
ISTANBUL — The son of Somalia’s president testified at an Istanbul court on Friday about the death of a motorcycle courier in the city,...
UK announced a further £5 million in support for Somalia’s security forces
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The UK Government has announced a further £5 million in funding for the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) Trust...
Al-Shabaab attack in Kenya kills one officer and wounds two others
MANDERA - A police officer was on Friday killed while two others were injured when al Shabaab terrorists fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a...
Somali military court hands down death and jail sentences against soldiers
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Armed Forces Court of Somalia announced it handed down different sentences to two Somali police officers, including one blamed for...
Somali PM inaugurates newly-built main road in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The prime minister has inaugurated a newly reconstructed road linking Xoosh to Ex-control Afgoye, traversing three districts in the Banadir region.
Somali...
Police arrest man for ‘stabbing wife to death’ in Somalia
QORYOLEY, Somalia - On Friday afternoon, a young man brutally killed his wife in Qoryoley district, Lower Shabelle region as another wife was burned...