Centring Somalia’s mobile money ecosystem in global debates
The recent GSMA report puts Africa at the forefront of the mobile money revolution. In 2021, the industry processed over $1 trillion in transactions...
Somalia congratulates Djibouti on its independence day
MOGADISHU - The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has sent a message of congratulations to his Djibouti counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh, on the...
Three dead, several wounded, including journalists in Somalia blast
BELEDWEYNE - A landmine blast occurred on the outskirts of Mataban district in the Hiran region on Monday morning.
The blast reportedly targeted a vehicle...
Arab Parliament pledges support for Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre
CAIRO - The President of the Arab Parliament (AP) Hon. Mr. Adel Bin Abdul Rahman AlAsoomi congratulated Mr. Hamza Abdi Baree on his appointment...
Somalia’s new PM holds phone call with Yemeni counterpart
MOGADISHU - Somalia Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, on Sunday received a phone call from his Yemen counterpart, Dr. Muciin Abdi Almalik, SONNA reported.
Almalik...
President calls for unity as Somalia celebrates independence day
MOGADISHU - Somalia on Sunday marked the 61st Anniversary of Independence Day in the country and overseas with a new government in place, SONNA...
Somalia marks Independence Day – June 26, 2022
MOGADISHU - Somalia Independence Day is observed annually on June 26. During the 19th century, Britain established a protectorate over a large part of...
Somali regional forces neutralize ISIS-linked militants
Troops from Somalia's Puntland State killed seven pro-Islamic State (ISIS) militants in military sting operations aimed at disrupting the terror cell in the coastal...
UN urges scale-up in resources to avert famine in Somalia
The United Nations humanitarian agency has called for a massive scale-up in resources to prevent famine in Somalia.
Adam Abdelmoula, the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator...
President Hassan Sheikh commends parliament for PM approval
MOGADISHU - Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud lauded the lawmakers for approving the Prime Minister of the country Hamza Abdi Barre on Saturday.
“I thank...