Voter card distribution begins as Mogadishu prepares for landmark local elections
MOGADISHU — The distribution of voter cards for Somalia’s upcoming one-person, one-vote elections began in Mogadishu on Saturday, with large crowds gathering at registration centres...
Somali soldier accused of fatally shooting 11-year-old boy in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — An 11-year-old orphan boy was shot dead in a Mogadishu neighbourhood, allegedly by a Somali army officer who complained about children playing near...
Somalia’s parliamentary speaker attends East African legislative summit in Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda — Somalia’s Speaker of the House of the People, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur (Madoobe), on Friday attended the 20th summit of speakers of...
Puntland Accuses Federal Disaster Agency of Secretly Deploying NGOs to Regional state
GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ubax Abdirashid, has levelled sharp accusations against the federal Disaster Management Agency of...
COP30: Central Role of Journalism in Safeguarding Information Integrity for Climate Action Featured at...
Belem, Brazil: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has stressed the need for stronger protection of information integrity as a foundation for effective...
US Embassy Flags Possible Hack of Somalia’s E-Visa System
Mogadishu, Somalia — The US Embassy in Mogadishu said it is “aware” of reports claiming that Somalia’s e-visa system has been hacked, but noted...
Shabelle Media Network Named Best Media Outlet of 2025 in Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia — Shabelle Media Network has been named the Best Media Outlet of 2025 at the Somali Business Award event, held on Thursday...
Somalia’s Cabinet discusses security, cultural cooperation and law enforcement
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Federal Cabinet on Thursday held its weekly meeting, approving agreements with Saudi Arabia on media and cultural cooperation, officials said.
The meeting,...
Somalia offers condolences to Türkiye over military plane crash
MOGADISHU, Somalia, Nov 13 — Somalia on Thursday extended its “deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies” to the government and people of Türkiye following the...
Somalia’s Justice Minister, Regional Ministers Discuss Finalization of National Constitution
MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hassan Macallin Mahmoud, held a productive meeting with constitutional affairs ministers from the federal member...
WARAR KALE
Koonfur Galbeed oo Sheegtay inay Fashilisay Weerar Lagu Qaaday Baydhabo
BAYDHABO, Soomaaliya — Maamulka Koonfur Galbeed ayaa sheegay in ciidamada dowladda federaalka Soomaaliya iyo kuwa maamulkaasi ay fashiliyeen weerar saaka lagu qaaday magaalada Baydhabo,...
South West State Says Forces Repelled Al-Shabaab Attack on Baidoa
BAIDOA, Somalia — Authorities in Somalia's South West State said Thursday that government and regional forces had repelled an attack by Al-Shabaab on the...
Somalia’s Upper House Committee Inspects National Health Professionals Council
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Upper House Committee on Social Services conducted a working visit on Thursday to the headquarters of the National Health Professionals...
