Fighting in southern Somalia displaces hundreds of farming families
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Recent heavy fighting and airstrikes in the towns of Sabiid and Caanoole in southern Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region have forced hundreds...
Local fighters in central Somalia protest lack of government support in anti-Shabaab operations
XARARDHERE, Somalia — Community fighters in the central Somali town of Xarardhere, in the Mudug region, have voiced strong frustration over what they describe...
Rough seas off Somalia’s coast kill one, injure others as summer storms wreak havoc
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Strong winds and seasonal summer rains have triggered a series of maritime incidents along Somalia’s coastline in recent days, disrupting recreational...
Somalia’s Disaster Management Chief Visits Jalalaqsi to Launch Humanitarian Aid Project
Jalalaqsi, Hiiraan - The Chairman of Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), Mahmoud Macallin, arrived today in the town of Jalalaqsi, located in the...
Somali Defence Minister Holds Talks with Djibouti’s Foreign Minister
MOGADISHU – Somali Minister of State for Defence, Cumar Ali Abdi, accompanied by the Commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces, Major General...
Hormuud Salaam Foundation supports life-saving heart surgeries for 14 Somali children
A vital medical initiative at Guuleed Specialist Hospital in Mogadishu has successfully provided life-saving surgeries for 15 children suffering from congenital heart defects. The...
Somali president congratulates President-elect Abdulqadir Firdhiye
Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has congratulated President-elect Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-cali and Vice President-elect Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril following their election to lead the...
Abdulkadir Firdhiye Wins Elections in Las Anod After Defeating Abdirizak Khalif
LAS ANOD, Somalia – Abdulkadir Ahmed Ali Firdhiye has won the presidency of the North Eastern Administration, based in the city of Las Anod,...
Finland Freezes Development Aid to Somalia Until Repatriation Progress is Made
HELSINKI — Finland has suspended its development aid to Somalia until the Somali government agrees to accept more deportees, according to Finnish Minister for...
Somali National Killed in South Africa’s Port Elizabeth; Police Investigate
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa — A Somali national was shot dead in the Booysenpark area of Port Elizabeth late last night, local sources confirmed.
The...
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Puntland puts forces on alert over reported Hassan Sheikh visit to Galkayo
GAROWE — Somalia’s Puntland administration said Thursday it had placed its security forces on heightened alert and warned against a reported visit by President...
Somalia, UK discuss disaster preparedness and climate risks
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) chairman Mahmoud Moallin Abdulle met with UK Development Director Chris Pycroft in Mogadishu to discuss the...
Puntland oo heegan galisay ciidamadeeda kana digtay safarka Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh ee Gaalkacyo
GAROOWE - Puntland ayaa sheegtay inay heegan gelisay ciidamadeeda, iyadoo ka digtay safar la sheegay inuu Madaxweynaha Soomaaliya, Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ku tagayo magaalada...
