NISA intercepts a minibus carrying recruits tavelling to join Al-Shabaab
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The National Intelligence and Security Agency said it has arrested 25 people, including young boys, who were planning to join...
At least 33 dead as ‘Exceptional’ floods hit towns in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Shabelle River has flooded the towns in the Lower Shabelle region and has left a negative impact on the people...
Somalia flood toll climbs to 50, says National disaster agency
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Flash flooding in Somalia has killed 50 people and driven nearly 700,000 from their homes, a government official said, with heavy rains...
U.S. Navy Rescues Ship From Pirate Attack in Gulf of Aden
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Navy intervened to stop the hijacking of a commercial cargo ship by pirates in the Gulf of Aden near Somalia...
Somalia, AU, and UN set to begin second phase of troops drawdown
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia, the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS), and the UN Support Office (UNSOS) on Saturday jointly announced the resumption of the...
Somalia participates Second China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Cooperation in Kunming
Kunming, China - The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Isaak Mohamud Mursal, participated on Saturday in the 2nd China-Indian...
Somali army’s land force chief calls on militants to surrender amid all-out war
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Commander of the Somali Land Forces, General Dayah Abdi Abdulle, who is on the front line of the war against...
Somalia repatriates 16 of its nationals detained in Russia
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali citizens who were imprisoned in Russia were returned to the country on Saturday following tireless efforts by the Ministry of...
Puntland’s New Parliament Sworn in amid dispute over the list
GAROWE, Somalia - The newly picked 66 members of the Puntland parliament were sworn in on the holy Qur'an on Monday at the House's...
Somali president congratulates Puntland leader on reelection
MOGADISHU, Somalia - President Hassan Sheikh congratulated President Said Abdullahi Deni of the northeastern state of Puntland on his milestone re-election.
“It is welcoming that...